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Manchester United have announced that Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez will be sidelined for an “extended period” with injury. Martinez sustained a fractured metatarsal in April’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Sevilla which kept him out for around two months. According to talkSPORT, quoting United, he is expected to be out for a similar timescale. “Lisandro Martinez will be out …

Victor Osimhen is set to make his return to Napoli from Nigeria next week. Napoli’s medical team has devised a rehabilitation plan for the player, who is currently recovering from a hamstring injury. Unfortunately, his recovery has taken longer than anticipated, and the club is keen on not jeopardizing his availability during this critical phase of the championship. Upon his …

Former Nigerian International, Friday Ekpo, has extended his congratulations to the newly appointed Golden Eaglets head coach, Manu Garba. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officially confirmed Garba’s appointment, signalling his takeover from former player Nduka Ugbade ahead of the WAFU B Under-17 tournament in Ghana. Read Also: NNL: Giant Brillars Plan To Upstage Ikorodu City, Inter Lagos Ekpo expressed his …

President of Prince Kazeem Eletu Football Club of Lagos, Prince Kazeem Austin Eletu-Odibo has joined millions of football-loving Nigerians to wish the Super Eagles the best of luck as they depart this morning for Cote d’Ivoire to participate in the 34th edition of Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON which kicks off on Saturday. Read Also: NRFF President Drives Unity, Preparation …

Bukayo Saka: Arsenal Investigating Social Media Racist Accuser of England Star – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The Premier League club reached out to social media app, X, authorities over the weekend to demand the removal of the offensive post and is now collaborating with data science company Signify to unmask the perpetrator.   Signify …

Former Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique has expressed his desire to return to football in a coaching role. Pique made this known via his official twitter handle, where he stated that he missed the game. Recall that the 36-year old, who retired from playing in January 2023, has now announced his return to football. “After a lot of thought this new …

Giant Brillars FC of Enugu have set in motion an elaborate scheme that will help them unseat the current top two teams in the lower division Nigerian National League (NNL). Heading into the last month of the NNL’s regular fixtures, local rivals, Ikorodu City and Inter Lagos FC are locked neck-to-neck as joint-first, but Giant Brillars’ youngster, Basit Olaniyi says …

The United States of America (USA) based patron of Rangers International of Enugu Benson Ezeomeogo Ejindu (MVP) has congratulated the duo of Nigeria National League (NNL) chairman George Aluo and the new General Manager of Rangers, Amobi Paulinus Ezeaku. Read Also: NLO SUPER PLAYOFF: Summer FC Versus Ave FC Tie Kicks Off NLO/Ikukuoma Super Cup In Uboma, Imo State Ejindu …

The Confederation of African Football have finally announced the details of the African Super League, now called African Football League, which will include eight members, including Mamelodi Sundowns, in it’s inaugural season. The CAF Super League had been mooted over for a long time and CAF have now finally confirmed the matches will take place between 20 October and 11 …

Nigeria’s head Coach Jose Peseiro has confirmed that Victor Osimhen is content at Napoli, despite reports linking the forward with a departure from the club. Osimhen’s future with the Italian Serie A Champions remains uncertain, with less than two years left on his current contract. President Aurelio De Laurentiis maintains that the club reached a gentleman’s agreement with the Nigerian …