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World Cup updates: Nigeria beat Rwanda to keep hopes alive

6Sep

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World Cup updates: Nigeria beat Rwanda to keep hopes alive

Nigeria The Super Eagles defeated the Amavubi of Rwanda 1-0 in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Nigeria endured a difficult start as star striker Victor Osimhen was forced off with an early injury.The first half ended goalless despite the Eagles dominating possession. The breakthrough came in the 51st minute when new Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare scored to give Nigeria a vital lead. The strike proved decisive, as the Eagles held firm to secure all three points and keep their qualification hopes alive. Nigeria will next face South Africa in their next World Cup qualifying game on Tuesday.

6Sep

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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match preview Nigeria: Rwanda lineup

Nigeria It is crunch time for Nigeria. With their World Cup qualifying campaign teetering on the edge, the Super Eagles host Rwanda in Uyo knowing anything less than victory could hand South Africa the ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On paper, Nigeria have the stars, the pedigree, the FIFA ranking, and the home crowd. But football isn’t won on paper. It’s won on grass, and Rwanda have already shown they can sting.That puts head coach Eric Chelle under the spotlight. The Malian tactician is unbeaten in his five matches in charge of the Super Eagles, but this fixture is by far the biggest test yet. His team sheet will be scrutinised, and every tactical tweak will be magnified. Eric Chelle has inherited one of Africa’s most talented squads, but talent without direction is was...

Bundesliga updates: Serge Gnabry move talk

6Sep

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BUNDESLIGA

Bundesliga updates: Serge Gnabry move talk

Serge Gnabry Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry wears many hats for his club. Left wing, right wing. Harry Kane’s presumptive backup after Thomas Müller’s departure — and then no longer, after Nicolas Jackson’s arrival. His latest role, in the wake of Jamal Musiala’s injury, has been to inherit the central playmaking position behind the striker. It’s a fluid assignment, involving plenty of exchanges, especially with right-sided inverting winger Michael Olise, and it’s one Gnabry has taken up with aplomb. “There’s more space centrally, which has worked very well recently,” Gnabry explained in his recent Bild interview (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “I played there as a youth player, and also with the national team. It feels like nothing new. It’s a blessing and a curse to be ...

Serie A news : Lazio Full-Back suffers injury

6Sep

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SERIE A

Serie A news : Lazio Full-Back suffers injury

Manuel Lazzari Friday’s training session at Formello bore a new injury concern for Maurizio Sarri, as Manuel Lazzari was unable to continue. The Biancocelesti are currently without seven players who joined their national teams for the international break. These are Nicolo Rovella, Mattia Zaccagni, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Boulaye Dia, Christos Mandas, Elseid Hysaj, in addition to Nuno Tavares, whose late addition to the Portuguese sparked a debate among the Selecao’s supporters. On the other hand, Adam Marusic returned prematurely from his time with Montenegro, amid injury concerns over his condition after feeling some discomfort during the 4-0 win over Hellas Verona. But according to Il Messaggero, the 32-year-old has been showing encouraging signs in training, and the same g...

6Sep

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PREMIER LEAGUE

news on man united: Jadon Sancho

Jadon Sancho Manchester United are ready to extend Jadon Sancho’s contract to prevent him from leaving for free. One of the most intriguing story of this summer was Jadon Sancho. Last year, he had a public quarrel with Erik ten Hag, and after that, his loan spell at Chelsea did not turn into a permanent deal. This time, the situation became more difficult after the arrival of Ruben Amorim. Sancho did not get a single minute in the first team and was completely out of the team. Manchester United were clear from the beginning that they needed to get rid of Sancho, but the task was not so easy. Teams like Borussia Dortmund, Juventus and Roma were interested, but no one dared to accept his salary and transfer fee, and this proved to be the biggest obstacle. Eventually, on ...

football latest: Christensen contract renewal

6Sep

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LALIGA

football latest: Christensen contract renewal

Andreas Christensen FC Barcelona were looking to move on several of their players in the last summer transfer window, and one of these players who seemed particularly likely to depart was the Danish center-back Andreas Christensen. His sale would have allowed the Catalans to make a small profit on a player that had arrived for free and whose contract was ending in a year, while also lightening the crowded center-back position. However, the player himself was not really keen to move away from the Blaugrana club, and as Diario AS has noted, his decision to stay is now bearing fruit as he is now becoming a more important part of Flick’s plans, especially since the departure of Inigo Martinez to Saudi Arabia. Although he is still not a fixed starter, he has already accumulated up t...

World Cup news Nigeria: Mbappe on target vs Ukraine

6Sep

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World Cup news Nigeria: Mbappe on target vs Ukraine

Kylian Mbappe France opened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a confident 2-0 win over Ukraine in Wroclaw, powered by standout performances from Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni. Michael Olise struck early for Les Bleus, finishing Bradley Barcola’s low cross in the 10th minute, but it was Mbappe who sealed the points late on, getting on the end of a Tchouameni pass to put the game out of reach. Deployed as France’s central striker ahead of Olise, with Barcola and Désiré Doué on the wings, Mbappe was anything but static. He drifted wide, dropped deep, and linked play with fluidity, constantly disrupting Ukraine’s defensive shape. The PSG forward registered four shots, two of them on target, and completed four dribbles. His persistence and movement were rewarded in th...

Laliga news Nigeria: Lamine Yamal Injury

5Sep

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LALIGA

Laliga news Nigeria: Lamine Yamal Injury

Lamine Yamal Lamine Yamal was forced off during the closing stages of Spain’s World Cup qualifying victory over Bulgaria on Thursday but reports suggest that the Barcelona forward has avoided any serious injury. Spain boss Luis de la Fuente is openly in awe of the teenage starlet. The talent “touched by God’s wand” underscored his status as one of the world’s best players with another devastating display for his national team, teeing up Mikel Merino’s header to make it 3–0 after playing a role in the first two goals of the night. Bulgaria’s beleaguered left back Fabian Nürnberger, who plays his club football in Germany’s second tier with Darmstadt, unsurprisingly struggled to contain Yamal. Barcelona’s gifted winger dribbled past the 26-year-old on no less than six occasions. ...

paris saint germain ligue 1 : Dembele injury

5Sep

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Ligue 1

paris saint germain ligue 1 : Dembele injury

Ousmane Dembele France have been hit with a blow as Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele is set to miss their opening World Cup qualifier against Ukraine. According to L'Equipe, the attacker, who suffered a hamstring issue during his club’s 6-3 win over Toulouse, skipped Wednesday’s closed-door training session at Clairefontaine and continued working individually. While he is expected to be back for the following match, France national boss Didier Deschamps is unlikely to risk him from the start in what many regard as the toughest fixture of Les Bleus’ qualifying campaign. With Dembele sidelined, Doue and Maghnes Akliouche are competing for the right-wing role in Wroclaw. This is more than just a fitness concern, Dembele’s absence comes at a time when his stock has nev...

man united football news: Amorim plans team bonding trips

5Sep

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PREMIER LEAGUE

man united football news: Amorim plans team bonding trips

Ruben Amorim Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is reportedly exploring the option of taking his players on overseas bonding trips during the season amid gaps in their schedule. The Red Devils were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by League Two Grimsby last week having also failed to qualify for Europe last season. United's reduced fixture schedule means they face just one midweek game before Christmas – a home match against West Ham on December 3. The club is therefore looking at ways to use the extra preparation time effectively, as reported by The Sun. United's schedule leaves as many as eight days between league games, giving Amorim the chance to plan short overseas camps. Amorim believes short training camps abroad, in destinations such as Portugal's Algarve or the Middle Ea...

World Cup news Nigeria : Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay Qualify

5Sep

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World Cup news Nigeria : Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay Qualify

Rodrigo Aguirre Lionel Messi scored twice for Argentina in emotional scenes in Buenos Aires on Thursday while Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay joined the reigning champions at next year’s World Cup. With Argentina having already long booked their place at the tournament in North America, Messi struck in the 39th and 80th minutes in a 3-0 home win over Venezuela. Messi, who has won the Ballon d’Or eight times, sparkled in front of an adoring crowd of 80,000 at the Mas Monumental stadium in his last home qualifier for his country. The Argentine legend will turn 39 during next year’s World Cup, but despite his advanced years he looks set to play another pivotal role as Lionel Scaloni’s side defend their crown. Messi had his three sons with him before kickoff and his father, Jor...

World Cup news Nigeria: Nuno Tavares earns Portugal call up

4Sep

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World Cup news Nigeria: Nuno Tavares earns Portugal call up

Nuno Tavares Lazio full-back Nuno Tavares has been called up for international duty with Portugal, replacing injured Manchester United player Diogo Dalot. The team finalised its training at the Cidade do Futebol today and is flying out for Armenia, where it will play the first of two World Cup qualifiers on Saturday. Diogo Dalot had been originally in the squad, but was forced to withdraw after complaining of muscular problems. He has been replaced by Nuno Tavares, who will travel directly from Italy to Armenia and meet his teammates and coach Roberto Martinez there. Portugal will play Armenia on Saturday, then face Hungary in Budapest on September 9.Nuno Tavares is 25 years old and has only one senior cap for Portugal, earned in November 2024. Unfortunately, those injury...

4Sep

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PREMIER LEAGUE

premier league latest

Gianluigi Donnarumma Man City sign Gianluigi Donnarumma Manchester City announced Tuesday that they’ve signed Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG for €35 million (£30.3 million). The Italian goalkeeper completed the move a day earlier and will step in as Ederson’s replacement. According to The Athletic, Ederson went to Fenerbahçe in a deal worth about €14 million (£12.1 million). Meanwhile, DAZN and SportMediaset reporter Orazio Accomando also confirmed that City’s agreement with PSG is a fee of €35 million with an additional €4 million in add-ons. Although it’s the international break, Donnarumma finally spoke publicly about his new chapter. With his transfer to Manchester City all set, Donnarumma recently broke his silence about this move. Moreover, he expressed loved to manage...

4Sep

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TRANSFERS

Football transfers Nigeria

Asisat Oshoala swaps Bay FC for Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal Asisat Oshoala Nigerian superstar Asisat Oshoala has never been afraid of new challenges, and her latest move proves it. The 30-year-old striker is leaving Bay FC in the NWSL to sign with Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing Saudi Women’s Premier League. Oshoala is no stranger to making history. After dominating in Nigeria, England and China, she became a household name at Barcelona, where she won multiple league titles and two UEFA Women’s Champions League trophies.In February 2024, she surprised many fans by swapping Europe for the US, joining Bay FC, a brand new NWSL expansion side.She said at the time that she wanted to step outside of her comfort zone and try something different — a mindset that seems to define her...

4Sep

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World football news Nigeria

Julian Nagelsmann eager for next steps on Germany’s road to World Cup Julian Nagelsmann Former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann has his eyes on the big prize for Germany — winning the 2026 World Cup. This week, the Germans embark on their next steps toward achieving that goal with games against Slovakia and Northern Ireland. Nagelsmann is not apologizing for having lofty goals. ”I think it’s a healthy thing to declare a goal. It’s difficult for a team or for people in general to work and fight without a goal. It’s healthy for all of us to have the goal of becoming world champions. I also told the team that’s our goal. If any of the players think differently then they don’t even need to travel there. We’re focused on the process, we want to play game by game and find our ...

4Sep

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Soccer updates Nigeria

William Troost-Ekong Ekong Calls for Massive Support for Super Eagles Against Rwanda on Saturday Super Eagles Captain, William Troost-Ekong, has called on Nigerian fans to stand firmly behind the team as they prepare to take on Rwanda and South Africa in the two crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers within the next one week. Speaking in Uyo yesterday before Coach Eric Chelle had the first full compliment of all invited 23 players in camp, Ekong, confirmed that Eagles are well focused on the task ahead, which is to pick all six points from Rwanda and South Africa. “The boys are very focused, and we’re looking forward to the game on Saturday (against Rwanda). “I want to thank the fans for their support, and I ask them to continue encouraging us—be there in the stadium on Saturday, ke...

4Sep

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World cup news Nigeria

Mduduzi Shabalala ‘I'm here to help Bafana qualify for World Cup’ Kaizer Chiefs forward Mduduzi Shabalala is determined to help Bafana Bafana qualify for the World Cup as he's part of the squad for two crucial qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria, both at Free State Stadium on Friday and Tuesday, respectively. “This [being in the Bafana squad for two crucial World Cup qualifiers] is a big opportunity for me in my career. It's everyone's dream to play for their country, so I am here to help the team win the games to qualify for the World Cup,'' Shabalala, who'd never made the senior national team squad before, said. In June, the 21-year-old Shabalala was part of the Cosafa Cup in Bloemfontein, where SA lost the final 0-3 to Angola. The Chiefs man suggested that being part of t...

4Sep

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TRANSFERS

manchester united football transfer

Kobbie Mainoo Managing Man United - Kobbie Mainoo meeting as transfer is organised As the dust begins to settle following the summer transfer window, Manchester United are now taking stock of the business that has been done and what is to come. In truth, it was a busier summer than many of us were expecting from the Reds, particularly after United lost the Europa League final. The attack has had a complete makeover while there have been plenty of outgoings which, for a time, did not look likely. But with us firmly in the midst of the first international break of the campaign, this is a great opportunity to take stock on the summer that was and the priorities we would have for the next few weeks. Here, Football Flame has a go at managing United. Mainoo meeting The first po...

3Sep

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Champions League

champions league news

Bukayo Saka Arsenal release squad list for Champions league Arsenal have submitted our List A squad for our upcoming UEFA Champions League league phase matches.As per UEFA regulations, List A is made up of a maximum of 25 players, two of whom must be goalkeepers. As a minimum, eight of those 25 places are reserved exclusively for 'locally trained players' and no club may have more than four 'association-trained players' listed among those eight places. A locally-trained player is classified as: Club-trained players who were on a club's books for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21 Association-trained players who were on another club's books in the same association for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21If a club ha...

3Sep

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Champions League

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Federico Chiesa not in Champions league Squad for Liverpool Liverpool Federico Chiesa has been left out of Liverpool’s Champions League squad. The Italian forward has been pipped to the post by young winger Rio Ngumhoa, who was included ahead of the 27-year-old in the Reds’ roster. There are strict rules set by UEFA meaning that eight players within the 25-man maximum must be ‘locally trained’, where players have spent two consecutive years with the club between the ages of 15 and 21. Usually, Ngumhoa, who has recently turned 17, would be able to play Champions League football as part of the ‘B’ squad list, but because he only joined the club from Chelsea last year, he has to be part of the ‘A’ list.As such, he ekes out Chiesa in the Arne Slot’s 22-man squad. New signin...