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Ballon d’Or winners Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to square off once more despite now playing in different continents. The duo will battle against each other when Inter Miami plays Al-Nassr in a preseason friendly in Saudi Arabia in February. The meeting will be part of the Riyadh Season Cup, with Miami and Al-Hilal playing on January 29. …

Victor Osimhen made a prompt return to Napoli immediately following his triumph at the African Footballer of the Year award ceremony in Marrakech on Monday. The celebrated striker, who outshone Achraf Hakimi and Mohammed Salah for the prestigious accolade, rejoined his teammates in Naples after skipping Monday’s training session. Osimhen, with six goals in 11 Serie A appearances this season, …

Nigerian striker Emmanuel Dennis has completed a loan deal to join Turkish Super Lig side Istanbul Basaksehir. European football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, posted the image of the Nigerian forward on a plane to Turkey. Dennis passed his medical examination earlier on Friday and will join on a season long loan from Nottingham Forest. The forward has struggled for form …

Xabi Alonso Provides Update on Boniface – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Since sustaining the injury during Nigeria’s preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in January, the 23-year-old underwent surgery, sidelining him for an extended period.   In a recent development, Boniface was spotted celebrating with his teammates after Bayer Leverkusen’s victory, albeit …

Morocco plans to build a large stadium in Benslimane, near Casablanca, and upgrade six others in preparation for co-hosting the 2030 World Cup, the prime minister’s office said on Friday. A deal was signed the same day between the government and state-owned fund CDG to finance the new stadium to be ready by 2028 for a total cost of 5 …

Rivers United midfielder Austin Okejepha says the team will go all out for a win against Kano Pillars on Sunday. The encounter is billed for the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt. “The game is very important for us,” Okejepha said in a short video interview posted on the club’s X handle. “We really need the points because the last game …

In the wake of TradeSafe FC’s thrilling 2-1 victory against Crown FC on Monday, defender Freedom Marvelous shared his excitement and reflections on the high-stakes match. Marvelous expressed gratitude for the hard-fought win and emphasized the team’s resilience in overcoming challenges. Read Also: TradeSafe FC Goalkeeper Igaga Emmanuel Optimistic, Eager To Improve After 2-1 Victory Against Crown FC “As always, …

Abia Comets FC displayed a formidable team effort as they clinched a crucial 2-1 away victory over Vandrezzer FC in a thrilling Matchday 12 encounter of the 2023/2024 Nigeria National League (NNL) Southern Conference A, held at the Uyo Township Stadium. The match marked the commencement of the second stanza of the season after a brief hiatus, and Abia Comets …

Chippa United head coach Morgan Mammila believes the club’s first choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabili will be included in Nigeria’s squad to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Nwabili has kept seven clean sheets in 13 league matches this season, including the 2-0 over Golden Arrows over the weekend. Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro was at the club’s training last …

Victor Osimhen missed the chance to continue his scoring streak, but it was enough to prevent Napoli from securing an historic Serie A win against Juventus on Sunday. Going into Sunday’s game, Osimhen had scored in Napoli’s last three games in all competitions. The reigning CAF Player of the Year, saw his 88th minute penalty saved, but Giacomo Raspadori reacted …