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Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya claims he brings excitement to the division ahead of his return bout against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250 in Riyadh next month, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking to MMA Junkie, the Nigerian-born fighter expressed confidence in his ability to reinvigorate the middleweight division. “Without me, middleweight […] More

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has returned to training at AC Milan amid growing interest from Bologna and a Saudi Arabian club in securing his services, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to Tuttosport, the 25-year-old, who has been sidelined since December 29 with a muscle injury sustained against Roma, has resumed regular training and will […] More

Liverpool’s star forward, Mohamed Salah has moved up to seventh in the Premier League’s all-time goalscoring charts. Salah scored in the 35th minute of their 4-1 win over Ipswich Town at Anfield on Saturday, January 25. The 32-year-old has been in inspired form for Arne Slot’s table-topping side this season and netted his 176th goal […] More

Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, looks to be finding himself entangled in a familiar narrative following his move to Galatasaray, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old found himself at the center of a transfer tussle with his club and potential suitors during the 2024 summer transfer window. However, he got a season-long loan move to join the […] More

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has taken legal action against the Turkish journalist who accused him of assaulting him two weeks ago, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen has been in fine form since joining Galatasaray last summer. The Super Eagles star has registered 16 goals and five assists in 21 appearances for the Turkish giants. However, away […] More

Barcelona chief Deco has disclosed that the club won’t rule out the possibility of re-signing Brazilian star Neymar. Recall that Neymar will be out of contract at Al-Hilal at the end of the Saudi Pro League season, and the 32-year-old has often been linked with a return to Spanish giants Barcelona, including before he moved […] More

Super Eagles and Rangers striker, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, continued his rich vein of form by finding the back of the net in his side’s 3-1 win over Dundee United, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old has been under fire over the past month, and lost his place in the Gers starting lineup. However, his form over the […] More

Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has expressed his disappointment following his side’s defeat to Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, January 26. Marco Silva’s side dominated proceedings at Craven Cottage but failed to convert their chances. Lisandro Martinez scored a late winner to grab the maximum three points for Ruben Amorim’s side. Sharing his […] More

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will know their opponents for the group phase of the 2025 African Cup of Nations later today, Monday, January 27. The draw will be held at the Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat, Morocco, at 7:00 pm local time. The 2023 AFCON finalists are in Pot 1 for the draw […] More

Arsenal have made an offer to one “exciting” player as they try and convince him to join Mikel Arteta’s side, and club captain Martin Odegaard is apparently doing his part to facilitate a move behind-the-scenes. Arsenal “actively looking” for a new striker in January Arteta reiterated the club’s public stance on signing a new forward […] More

At least 15 teams have booked their places in both the Round of 16 and knockout stages of this season’s Champions League. The new-look 36-team format is now reaching the climax of the league phase. Only two of the eight clubs that will go straight through to the round of 16 have been confirmed. 16 […] More