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Vincent Kompany is set to take over as the new head coach of Bayern Munich, according to reports. The former Belgium international, who recently managed the now-relegated Premier League side Burnley, will replace Thomas Tuchel, who departed the club at the end of the 2023/24 season. Football journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Bayern Munich and […]

France striker, Olivier Giroud, has announced that he will retire from international football following the Euro 2024 championship in Germany. Giroud, who has played for Arsenal and Chelsea in the past, was included in Coach Didier Deschamps’ provisional squad for the upcoming Euros. “To be honest, this will be my last competition with Les Bleus. […]

Pep Guardiola has clinched the Premier League Manager of the Season award for the fifth time, marking a remarkable achievement after leading Manchester City to their fourth consecutive title. Under Guardiola’s guidance, Manchester City secured their eighth Premier League title, surpassing Arsenal by a mere two points on the final day of the season. This […]

Ademola Lookman, the Nigerian forward for Atalanta, showcased a stunning performance with a hat-trick as Atalanta defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final, ending Leverkusen’s 51-match unbeaten run and securing Atalanta’s first trophy in 61 years. Lookman’s hat-trick not only secured Atalanta’s first-ever continental trophy but also marked him as the first player […]

Nigerian footballers Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman were not included in Italy’s football federation’s shortlist for the division’s annual MVP honours, as announced by Lega Serie A. The end-of-season awards, which have various categories including those for goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and attackers, did not feature any Nigerian players this year. The overall MVP winner will […]

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, administered the oath of office to eight newly appointed commissioners following their confirmation by the State House of Assembly on Tuesday. During the ceremony, Governor Fubara underscored the significance of maintaining accurate records in their respective ministries. He stressed that meticulous record-keeping is fundamental for the efficient operation of any […]

Cristiano Ronaldo is poised to set a new Euro record after being included in Portugal’s 26-man squad for the 2024 tournament, announced by coach Roberto Martinez on Tuesday. The 39-year-old, five-time Ballon d’Or winner is set to make his 11th appearance in a major international tournament, marking a milestone in his illustrious career. Ronaldo’s journey […]

Mauricio Pochettino’s tenure at Chelsea has come to an end after just one season, with the English club announcing their mutual decision to part ways on Tuesday. Despite a strong finish to the season, where Chelsea secured sixth place in the Premier League, the team fell short of Champions League qualification and silverware. In a […]

England manager Gareth Southgate unveiled his preliminary 33-man squad for Euro 2024 on Tuesday, a selection that notably excluded Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. Among the notable absentees were former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson and Chelsea skipper Reece James. Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton received his first-ever call-up, thanks to the Eagles’ strong finish in the […]

Reportedly, Osimhen was absent from Wednesday’s training session due to a muscle-related problem, instead undergoing physiotherapy and individualized workouts in the gym. Meanwhile, Piotr Zielinski and Mario Rui trained separately from the main group, whereas Jens Lindstrom rejoined the team. The Nigerian striker has been pivotal for Napoli this season, netting 15 goals in Serie […]