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I actually like him – Gary Neville on Chelsea striker who has missed 21 big chances

NewsDeskNgApr 29, 2024April 29, 20240

Former Manchester United star Gary Neville has voiced his likeness for under-fire Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. Jackson, who moved to Stamford Bridge from Villarreal last summer, has come under criticism from sections of fans for missing opportunities in front of goal. But Neville, speaking on The Gary Neville podcast via...

SuperComputer predicts title winners as Arsenal, Man City win

NewsDeskNgApr 29, 2024April 29, 20240

Opta has made Manchester City overwhelming favourites to retain the Premier League title. This follows their 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Sunday. The victory came hours after Arsenal edged a 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby. Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by West...

Real Madrid president, Perez ‘blocked’ Ancelotti from signing Harry Kane

NewsDeskNgApr 29, 2024April 29, 20240

Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, blocked manager Carlo Ancelotti’s request to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham last summer, according to Relevo. Ancelotti had made Kane his top target ahead of this season. It is believed signing the England captain was even a bigger priority for him than landing Jude Bellingham...

They’ll be too good – Chris Sutton predicts Chelsea vs Aston Villa

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2024April 27, 20240

Football pundit, Chris Sutton has predicted the outcome of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa. According to him, Villa will make the most of Chelsea’s woes and beat them on Saturday. The last time Chelsea and Aston Villa faced each other was in February in the the fourth round...

‘I couldn’t believe it’ – Tella opens up on disappointing Arsenal exit

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2024April 26, 20240

The talented winger spent last season on loan at Burnley before he was sold to newly crowned Bundesliga champions, Bayer Leverkusen last summer. Tella, though not yet a regular at the BayArena, played a crucial role in the club’s Bundesliga success. Die Werkself are also in the final of the...

Bendel Insurance throw gate open for Heartland clash

NewsDeskNgApr 25, 2024April 25, 20240

Bendel Insurance has thrown the gate open for their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 32 clash against Heartland. The Benin Arsenals will lock horns with Heartland at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Saturday. Bendel Insurance took to its X handle to announce the gesture. The 2023 Federation Cup winner also...

Ndidi targets move to Premier League top side

NewsDeskNgApr 25, 2024April 25, 20240

Wilfred Ndidi will only join a top Premier League club or seek a move outside England at the end of the season. Ndidi, 27, will become a free agent this summer after running down his contract at Leicester City. The defensive midfielder has attracted the interest of clubs within and...

Tradesafe announce withdrawal from NNL

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2024April 24, 20240

Tradesafe FC have announced their withdrawal from the Nigeria National League, NNL. The management of the club cited uncontrollable circumstances as the reason for their withdrawal. The club disclosed this in a statement on their X handle. “The decision to opt out of the league weighed heavily on the hearts...

Club Brugge demand £20m for Onyedika

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2024April 24, 20240

Belgian Pro League outfit, Club Brugge are demanding £20m to sell Raphael Onyedika, according to reports. Onyedika has attracted interest from the likes of Barcelona and Crystal Palace following an impressive campaign for Club Brugge. The 23-year-old is currently rated among Europe’s best young players. The defensive midfielder has scored...

Ex-Man Utd striker, Carlos Tevez rushed to hospital

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2024April 24, 20240

Former Manchester United and Manchester City striker, Carlos Tevez, has been admitted to hospital after suffering chest pains. The 40-year-old spent the night at the clinic in the Buenos Aires neighbourhood of San Isidro. Tevez is due to undergo further tests today at another nearby hospital. According to the Independiente,...