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28Aug

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Latest football updates Nigeria

Stanley Nwabali Nigeria’s preparations for next month’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers may have suffered a major setback following an injury to first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old Chippa United shot-stopper, who has established himself as Nigeria’s number one since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, was forced off injured on Tuesday night during a South African Premier Division clash against Richards Bay. Nwabali lasted just 35 minutes before being stretchered off, raising immediate concerns over his availability for September’s crucial fixtures. Nigeria are in desperate need of results as they attempt to revive a faltering qualification campaign for the 2026 World Cup. The Super Eagles currently sit fourth in Group C with only two poi...

16Aug

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latest scores:Villa 0-0 Newscastle

Ezri Konsa Newcastle failed to score without wantaway striker Alexander Isak as they were held by 10-man Aston Villa. Villa played the final 24 minutes plus stoppage time with 10 men after Ezri Konsa was dismissed but with Isak missing - as he tries to force a move to Liverpool - the Magpies were unable to find a winner. Anthony Elanga and Anthony Gordon wasted their best chances during a dominant first half. Debutant Marco Bizot made a fine save to deny new £55m winger Elanga inside three minutes before Gordon planted a free header over. The forward, playing centrally in place of Isak, also tested Bizot as the Magpies failed to make their superiority count. Passive Villa failed to have a shot in the first half - the first home team to suffer that fate in a Premier League game since Fulh...

12Aug

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man united latest news

Gianluigi Donnarumma Manchester United have reinforced their attack with three top signings this summer, and must now focus on improving things at the back. The Red Devils conceded 54 goals in the Premier League last season and Cameroonian shot stopper, Andre Onana, was one of their biggest weak links. To replace the African goalie at Man Utd, Ruben Amorim has set his sights on hiring the services of Italian international, Gianluigi Donnarumma. As per Spanish source, Fichajes, the deal to sign the Azzurri superstar from PSG is expected to be around £43.3million (50 million euros), and United are preparing the offer as they consider the figure a huge market opportunity. Donnarumma is one of the best goal keepers in world football and at 26, he has a long career head of him. The former AC...

Latest Bastoni update after Inter injury scare

6Apr

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Latest Bastoni update after Inter injury scare

Alessandro Bastoni plays during the match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale in the Coppa Italia Semi-Finals at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, on April 2, 2025. (Photo by Alessio Morgese/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Sky Sport Italia reports Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni trained separately this morning, but the Nerazzurri are confident he’ll be available against Bayern Munich on Tuesday. The Italy international was subbed off at half time of a 2-2 draw against Parma on Saturday with a suspected knee injury. Sky Sport journalist Matteo Barzaghi reported the latest fitness updates on the Inter defender on Sunday morning, saying that Bastoni trained separately from the rest of the team after the Parma game. Bastoni will continue to be monitored on the eve of the match on Mond...

Man City injury latest as Nico Gonzalez clarity given

10Feb

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Man City injury latest as Nico Gonzalez clarity given

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Nico Gonzalez of Manchester City warms up prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Leyton Orient and Manchester City at Gaughan Group Stadium on February 08, 2025 in London, England. Nico Gonzalez trained on Monday afternoon ahead of Manchester City's game with Real Madrid after shrugging off a knock he picked up at Leyton Orient. Gonzalez was forced off 20 minutes into his debut after appearing to pick up an injury in the action where he was dispossessed for the opening goal at Brisbane Road. City were unhappy it was not given as a foul, but were more concerned with the state of their £50m signing who is expected to fill Rodri's position for the rest of the season. Initial indications gave Pep Guardiola hope that Gonzalez would be available ...

Gernot Rohr’s Benin and Sudan latest to book places at Afcon finals

19Nov

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Gernot Rohr’s Benin and Sudan latest to book places at Afcon finals

Gernot Rohr, former Manager of Nigeria gestures during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Nigeria and Argentina at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Benin and Sudan qualified for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with 0-0 draws on Monday, while heavyweights Ghana, Nigeria and Tunisia suffered embarrassing home defeats on the penultimate day of preliminaries for the finals in Morocco. Benin, coached by Former Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr, were in a three-way tussle for second place in Group D with opponents Libya and Rwanda, who were away at already-qualified Nigeria. Benin saw off the threat of Libya with a stalemate in Tripoli and pipped Rwanda on their head-to-head record. Rwanda pulled off a shock 2-1 away win against Nigeria ...

Jose Mourinho hits back after being fined amid latest controversy

25Sep

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Jose Mourinho hits back after being fined amid latest controversy

Former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has hit back at critics after he missed a press conference for Fenerbahce at the weekend. Mourinho was inked in to speak to the media after Fenerbahce's Turkish Super Lig showdown at home to Galatasaray on Saturday. The charismatic Portuguese, who also managed Manchester United during his Premier League days, didn't attend the press conference after Fenerbahce's 3-1 defeat at the hands of their fiercest rivals, and was subsequently fined. A few days later and Mourinho was on media duty, once again, as he looked ahead to Fenerbahce's match against Union Saint-Gilloise in the Europa League this week. DUZCE, TURKIYE- JUNE 24: Fenerbahçe team went to its first training session with new coach Jose Mourinho, and the training took plac...