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Super Falcons defender, Plumptre undergoes successful surgery

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2024April 22, 20240

Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre has underwent successful surgery in Saudi Arabia, according to reports. Plumptre sustained the injury while in action for Saudi club, Al Ittihad last month. The injury forced her to miss Nigeria’s 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against the Banyana Banyana of South Africa. The former Leicester...

Chippa United chief confirms talks with foreign clubs over Nwabali

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2024April 19, 20240

Chippa United Chief Executive Officer, Siviwe Mpengesi has revealed that the club’s first choice goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, could move elsewhere this summer. Nwabali has continuously been linked with a move away from the South African club after his impressive displays for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Saudi...

Guardiola reveals why Cole Palmer left Man City

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2024April 19, 20240

Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has taken responsibility for Cole Palmer’s departure from the club last summer. Manchester City cashed in on the midfielder for £42.5 million. The 21-year-old has gone on to score 20 Premier League goals for Chelsea in his first season at Stamford Bridge. And now the...

Arsenal to sell four players in summer transfer window after Champions League exit

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2024April 19, 20240

Arsenal suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich in their recent Champions League encounter, ending their hopes of lifting the trophy this season. As a result, Arsenal is now shifting its focus to the summer transfer window and rebuilding its squad. Reports suggest they are preparing to...

They’re amazing, physical – Bayer Leverkusen coach, Alonso hails two West Ham players

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2024April 19, 20240

Bayer Leverkusen coach, Xabi Alonso has singled out two West Ham United players for praise after his side knocked the Premier League club out of the Europa League on Thursday. Alonso’s side won the Europa League quarter-final first leg 2-0 and advanced to the last-four with a 3-1 aggregate victory...

Chris Sutton defends Oleksandr Zinchenko over ‘unfair’ criticism during Arsenal’s recent slump

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2024April 19, 20240

Former Chelsea star, Chris Sutton, has come to the defence of Oleksandr Zinchenko, claiming the defender is being used as a “scapegoat” for Arsenal’s recent poor form. Despite being just one win away from the Champions League semi-finals and being tipped as contenders for the Premier League title, Arsenal crashed...

You’re an absolute disgrace – Ben Foster lashes out at Man Utd star

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2024April 19, 20240

Former Manchester United goalkeeper, Ben Foster, has hit out at Casemiro over his performance in the draw with Bournemouth. United had to fight back twice at the Vitality Stadium to claim a 2-2 draw last week. The result all but ended the Red Devils’ hopes of finishing in the top...

Jigawa Golden Stars, City FC, Mailantarki FC relegated from NNL

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2024April 19, 20240

Jigawa Golden Stars, City FC and Mailantarki FC have been relegated from the Nigeria National League. The three clubs finished in the last three positions in the NNL Group D. The relegated teams will play in the Nigeria Nationwide League One next season. Sokoto United finished top of the group...

Protect him – Cesc Fabregas urges Manchester United to build team around England star

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2024April 19, 20240

Former Spanish football midfielder, Cesc Fabregas has urged Manchester United to build their team around England star Kobbie Mainoo. Despite only playing in 19 games for the Red Devils, Mainoo is already making waves as one of the most talented and promising players in Europe. Fabregas praised Mainoo’s skills on...

Owen, Martin Keown blames Arsenal star for missed chance

NewsDeskNgApr 18, 2024April 18, 20240

Arsenal legend, Martin Keown and former Bayern Munich midfielder, Owen Hargreaves have criticised Gabriel Martinelli for a missed chance in the Gunners’ defeat against the Bundesliga giants. Arsenal travelled to the Allianz Arena to face Bayern in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash on Wednesday..The first leg...