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Players should not be vilified for forcing through transfer moves, former England star Rio Ferdinand told AFP on Wednesday following the Alexander Isak saga, adding: “Nice guys don’t win.” Isak is public enemy…

Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho has reached a verbal agreement to join Scottish Premiership side Celtic after terminating his contract with Sevilla, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Sevilla confirmed the…

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has vowed to make history with the Premier League champions after finally completing his British-record £125 million ($169 million) move from Newcastle on Monday. Isak agreed a…

Super Falcons star and Nigerian forward, Asisat Oshoala, is on the verge of completing a transfer from Bay FC in the United States to Saudi Women’s League side, Al Hilal. According to The Athletic, the…

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Argentina winger, Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United in a deal worth £40 million. The 21-year-old has signed a contract running until 2032, committing his long-term future…

Bayern Munich on Saturday evening confirmed that a proposed loan deal for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson had collapsed after the English club called off the deal. Jackson arrived in Munich on Saturday set to sign a…

Tottenham Hotspur remain interested in securing the services of Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman despite the Nigerian’s failed move to Inter Milan during the summer transfer window. According to a report from the…

Victor Osimhen has come under criticism in Turkey after his reaction to teammate Yunus Akgün during Galatasaray’s 4-0 victory over Kayserispor, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigeria international appeared visibly…

Victor Boniface, the 24-year-old Nigerian striker is set to return to Bayer Leverkusen today after medical concerns stalled his potential move to AC Milan. Boniface, who underwent a series of tests at La Madonnina…

Former Super Eagles forward Brown Ideye has urged footballers to take financial planning seriously, insisting those who end up broke after retirement deserve jail time, PUNCH Sports Extrareports. The 2013…

Manchester City’s troubles from last season were exposed once more in a humbling 2-0 home defeat to Tottenham on Saturday that raised questions over their quest to regain the Premier League title. Brennan Johnson and…

Arsenal’s move to win the race to sign Eberechi Eze is a sign of the Gunners’ ambition to end a 22-year wait to win the Premier League, said manager Mikel Arteta on Friday. Eze appeared to be headed to the other…

Victor Boniface is set to kick off a new chapter in his career as AC Milan finalizes a deal to bring the Nigerian striker to Italy from Bayer Leverkusen, according to Soccernet.ng. The agreement, confirmed by transfer…

Ademola Lookman will face heavy sanctions from Atalanta after embarking on a two-week training strike in a bid to force through his desired move to Inter, a transfer that ultimately collapsed, with talks…

Renowned Beninese international footballer Razak Omotoyossi has died at the age of 38, authorities in Benin have confirmed. The cause of death has not yet been made public. Born in Nigeria but representing Benin at…

Inter Milan’s pursuit of Nigerian international Ademola Lookman is close to falling apart, with reports suggesting the Serie A giants are ready to abandon their deal with Atalanta. According to reports from sport…

The family of late Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, fondly known as Dodo Mayana, has released his burial arrangements. Rufai died on July 3 at the age of 61 in a Lagos hospital after reportedly battling a…

Former France international Lassana Diarra is seeking 65 million euros ($76 million) from FIFA and the Belgian football association as part of a long-running legal battle, the player’s lawyer announced on Monday.…

The Super Falcons have rejected attempts by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to pay President Bola Tinubu’s $100,000 gift to the team in Naira, insisting instead…

Paris Saint-Germain got their defence of the Ligue 1 title off to a winning start on Sunday as Vitinha’s deflected strike proved enough to earn the European champions a 1-0 victory away to Nantes. The Portuguese…

Super Eagles star striker, Victor Osimhen could feature in an upcoming Turkish movie. Osimhen, well-known not only for his impressive on-field performances but also for his cheerful demeanor off the pitch.…

Ricardo Calafiori’s first-half strike was the difference as Arsenal nicked a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in their English Premier League (EPL) at Old Trafford on Sunday. ‎The Italian defender’s goal, courtesy…

Mikel Arteta has slammed calls for Martin Odegaard to be stripped of the Arsenal captaincy by insisting there is “no question” the Norway midfielder is the right man to lead their Premier League title challenge.…

Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Čech has announced that he and his wife, Martina, are separating after 26 years together. The 43-year-old football legend shared the news in a heartfelt statement on Instagram,…