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Super player – Glenn Hoddle hails Chelsea star

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2024May 6, 20240

Glenn Hoddle, a revered figure in Tottenham Hotspur history, showered praise on Cole Palmer following Chelsea’s commanding 5-0 triumph over West Ham United in the Premier League clash on Sunday. Palmer, who seamlessly adapted to life at Stamford Bridge, notched his 21st league goal of the campaign just 15 minutes...

Swedish club Ljungkile SK sign Edel FC duo Anya, Ofonime

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2024May 6, 20240

Nigeria National League side, Edel FC, have confirmed the departure of two of their players to Swedish side Ljungkile SK. The players are Arinze Anya and Harrison Ofonime. Both players joined Ljungkile SK on loan with a buy option. Edel FC made the announcement on their X handle. The Anambra-based...

They could win the title on Tuesday – Gary Neville makes fresh prediction

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2024May 6, 20240

Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, has claimed Manchester City could win the Premier League before the last day of the season. Arsenal are still top of the table following a 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday lunchtime. However, City responded hours later with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Wolves....

Paul Pogba switches to movies after four-year football ban

NewsDeskNgMay 6, 2024May 6, 20240

Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba, has decided to go into acting. Pogba was investigated for alleged doping and eventually handed a four-year ban from playing football, which he is still serving. But it appears the 31-year-old is making lemons out of lemonade and using his time off well. ESPN reports that...

They’re champions — Joe Cole on team that may win title

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2024May 4, 20240

Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has said that he sees no fault in the current Arsenal team, insisting that Mikel Arteta’s side looks like champions. This was following the Gunners’ 3-0 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday. The Gunners defeated the Cherries at the Emirates with a...

Man Utd concerned about replacing Ten Hag with Tuchel

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2024May 4, 20240

Senior officials at Manchester United are concerned about Thomas Tuchel potentially clashing with the club’s leadership if they appoint him to replace Erik ten Hag. Tuchel will leave Bayern Munich at the end of this season, with the announcement made as early as February. New co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and...

NLO suspends nine Zaki Mairiga players for assault on match official

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2024May 4, 20240

Nine Zaki Mairiga FC players have been suspended by the Nationwide League One (NLO). The players were suspended for their assault on a match official during a league game against Gombe Warriors. The NLO also awarded three points and three goals to Gombe Warriors following Zaki Mairiga’s disruption of the...

Udeze: Don’t impose problematic assistants on Finidi

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2024May 4, 20240

Former Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze has warned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) not to impose ambitious assistants on new head coach of the team, Finidi George. Finidi is currently shopping for his assistants, with former internationals, Emmanuel Amuneke and Daniel Amokachi reportedly in contention for the position. Amokachi and...

NWFL top scorer, Ijamilusi wins FC Robo Player of the Year award

NewsDeskNgMay 4, 2024May 4, 20240

2023/24 Nigeria Women Football League top scorer, Ijamilusi Folashade has been voted FC Robo Queens Player of the Season. Ijamilusi beat Oladipo Shukurat, Ogbuchi Chidinma, Adeyemo Fasilat and Ndubuisi Esther to the award. She won 70 percent of the votes cast by the supporters. Ijamilusi scored nine goals for the...

Chelsea considering German coach as Pochettino’s replacement

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2024May 3, 20240

German manager Hansi Flick has been reportedly named as a potential replacement for Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino at the end of the season, as per a new report from Metro UK . Pochettino has been under immense pressure at Stamford Bridge and his future is uncertain, with the Blues...