The Nigerian home-based Super Eagles have been placed in Group D of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) alongside defending champions Senegal, Congo, and Sudan. The draw, held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, has set the stage for the much-anticipated tournament, according to reports from Newsmen. This marks Nigeria’s return to the biennial competition after a six-year hiatus, sparking renewed excitement among fans and stakeholders. Group D promises to be a tough test for the Super Eagles, offering both challenges and opportunities. The 2024 CHAN will feature 18 teams divided into three groups, with the tournament…
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Chelsea have announced the new shirt number for defender Trevoh Chalobah following his return from a loan spell at Crystal Palace. Chalobah, who was initially deemed surplus to requirements last summer, was loaned out for the 2024/25 season after being left out of manager Enzo Maresca’s plans. However, the Blues recalled the 24-year-old on Wednesday to address defensive injuries, with Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile currently sidelined. Previously, Chalobah wore the No. 14 jersey after breaking into the first team under former manager Thomas Tuchel. However, that number was claimed by Joao Felix last summer upon his arrival at Stamford…
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has reportedly reached an agreement with Napoli over a potential January move, according to sources in Italy. The 20-year-old’s future at Old Trafford has come under scrutiny this month due to concerns about United’s compliance with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Despite a challenging season for the Red Devils, Garnacho has made 30 appearances across all competitions, continuing his development. He is currently United’s top scorer this season with eight goals but has been relegated to a super-sub role since Ruben Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag as manager. Garnacho’s diminished role, coupled…
Arsenal secured a vital 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates on Wednesday night, with Leandro Trossard firing them to derby triumph. Mikel Arteta had described the north London derby as “the nicest game of the season to watch,” and while this match may not have been one for purists, neutrals – if they exist in modern football – would have enjoyed the chaotic, drama-filled encounter. The match was full of more errors than moments of brilliance. Arsenal began the game energetically, putting pressure on their rivals to the sound of a vociferous crowd that Arteta had worked hard…
Alexander Isak propelled Newcastle United to a historic 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday night, marking their ninth consecutive win across all competitions. This achievement equaled the club’s record for the longest winning streak, a feat only matched twice in the club’s 144-year history, and never surpassed. Rafa Benitez came close to reaching ten straight victories during Newcastle’s dominant Championship campaign in 2016/17. The only other time such a run occurred in the Premier League was during Kevin Keegan’s legendary tenure in the early ’90s, when the team won their final match of the 1993/94 season and then opened…
Ruben Amorim has warned that he will “learn more” about his Manchester United players during Thursday’s match against bottom-placed Southampton than he did in the previous two matches against Liverpool and Arsenal. Before heading into their first game of 2025 at Anfield, United had suffered four consecutive defeats. However, despite concerns over a heavy loss, Amorim’s revitalized squad fought to a 2-2 draw, and they could have claimed all three points had Harry Maguire not missed a crucial chance in the dying moments of the game. A week later, United earned another draw away at Arsenal, holding the Gunners to…
Chelsea is in ongoing discussions with the Premier League to avoid a points deduction following alleged breaches of financial fair play (FFP) regulations during Roman Abramovich’s ownership of the club, according to multiple reports. Abramovich purchased Chelsea in 2003 and invested a significant portion of his wealth into the club over the next 20 years, helping the Blues secure five Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies. However, he is now accused of circumventing FFP rules during his tenure to facilitate that success. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Abramovich was forced to sell the club, which was…
Marcus Rashford is reportedly at a pivotal juncture in his career as Manchester United has presented the 27-year-old forward with a crucial decision about his future. Barcelona has expressed strong interest in the England international, who finds himself at a crossroads due to his reduced importance at Old Trafford. With uncertainty surrounding the futures of Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres, Barcelona is said to be targeting Rashford as part of their efforts to strengthen their attacking options. The Catalan giants are among several elite clubs closely monitoring Rashford’s situation as his future with United grows increasingly uncertain. Once a key…
At least five teams have advanced to the quarter-finals of this season’s Copa del Rey. Barcelona secured their spot with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Real Betis on Wednesday night. Lamine Yamal stood out, scoring once and providing two assists as Hansi Flick’s side dominated. Before Barcelona’s triumph, four other teams had already confirmed their places: Valencia, Getafe, Leganés, and Atlético Madrid. The remaining three quarter-finalists will be determined in Thursday’s fixtures, featuring Athletic Club vs. Osasuna, Real Sociedad vs. Rayo Vallecano, and Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo. The draw for the quarter-finals will take place on Monday, January 20,…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has offered his analysis of his team’s 2-2 draw with Brentford in their latest Premier League clash. City appeared to be in control after Phil Foden’s double gave them a commanding lead, but late goals from Yoane Wissa and Christian Norgaard saw Brentford snatch a dramatic point. Guardiola pointed to defensive lapses and missed opportunities as key factors in the result. “We had the game in our hands, but we didn’t manage key moments well,” Guardiola admitted. “Brentford are a very physical and resilient side, and they punished us when we failed to stay focused.”…