Author: Boluwatife Kehinde

Atalanta have lowered their valuation of Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman from €50 million to €35 million, opening the door to a potential summer transfer. The Bergamo-based club had previously stood firm on a €50m release clause and blocked any move, citing an earlier agreement with the player that ruled out transfers to fellow Serie A sides. However, according to transfer insider Ekrem Konur, Atalanta have now softened their stance, with Everton and several other European clubs closely monitoring the situation. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Atlético Madrid are long-term admirers of the versatile attacker and are considering a…

Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, are intensifying preparations for their third-round qualifier of the 12th FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, with head coach Moses Aduku expressing confidence in the squad’s steady development ahead of their two-legged encounter with Senegal. Nigeria will host the first leg at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Saturday, 7 February, before traveling to Dakar for the return fixture on Saturday, 14 February. Aduku stressed that the team’s immediate focus is firmly on the opening leg, underlining the need to secure a convincing result at home. According to the coach, a series of friendly…

Former Spain head coach Robert Moreno has rejected claims that he used artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT while managing Russian side FC Sochi. The 48-year-old left the club after a run of disappointing results, and reports in Russian media later alleged that he depended heavily on ChatGPT for match preparation and even player recruitment decisions. Moreno strongly denied the accusations in an open letter published by the Spanish newspaper Marca. “I have never used ChatGPT or any form of artificial intelligence to plan matches, select line-ups, or decide on players. These claims are completely untrue,” he stated. He explained…

‎Following the controversy that surrounded the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal, the president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), Abdoulaye Fall, has openly expressed his dissatisfaction with the Confederation of African Football (CAF). ‎One week after the final, Fall has raised several concerns, alleging unfair treatment and organizational failures throughout the competition. ‎Senegal defeated tournament hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in a tense final, a match marked by protests from Senegalese players who briefly walked off the pitch after Morocco were awarded a late penalty in normal time. Read also on New Daily Prime:FIFA president…

Manger Micheal Carrick continues to dominate the English Premier League as ‎Manchester United delivered a huge blow to Arsenal’s Premier League title ambitions thanks to Matheus Cunha’s sensational late goal, clinching a 3-2 victory at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. ‎Arsenal initially looked in control when Lisandro Martinez’s own goal gave the hosts an early advantage. However, Bryan Mbeumo’s equaliser before half-time kept the game finely poised. ‎ After the break, Patrick Dorgu’s sensational strike put United ahead, only for Mikel Merino to snatch a late equaliser, seemingly rescuing a point for the leaders. Read also on New Daily Prime:Michael…

FIFA has unveiled a historic prize pool for the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, marking the largest single financial payout in women’s club football to date. In a statement released on Friday via its official X account, FIFA confirmed that the tournament champions will earn $2.3 million, while the runners-up at the final scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Emirates Stadium in London will receive $1 million. Teams eliminated at the semi-final stage will each take home $200,000, while Auckland United FC of New Zealand and Wuhan Chegu Jiangda WFC of China, who exited in the opening round,…

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has dismissed the possibility of switching to boxing, despite his reputation as one of the most accomplished strikers in mixed martial arts. The 36-year-old is currently on a three-fight losing streak and will enter his upcoming bout against Pyfer as the betting underdog for the first time in his professional career. Adesanya addressed both his future and the state of the UFC middleweight division during an interview with Ariel Helwani, where he made it clear that a move to boxing is not part of his plans. “I have my price… It’s a lot. The…

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has announced he will leave the club at the end of the 2025–26 season, bringing an end to his three-and-a-half-year spell with the Red Devils. The 33-year-old joined United from Real Madrid in August 2022 and quickly became a key figure in the midfield. Over his time at Old Trafford, he made 146 appearances and scored 21 goals, while contributing around 13 assists, though the exact number is not fully confirmed. This season alone, Casemiro has scored four goals and provided one assist. Read also on New Daily Prime:Rubén Amorim departs Manchester United after 14 months…

Following a series of disciplinary breaches during their 0–2 quarter-final defeat at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy fines and suspensions on Algeria for actions it said brought the game into disrepute. CAF fined Algeria for multiple offences committed by players, officials, and supporters. The sanctions include a $25,000 fine for the inappropriate conduct of players and team officials, as well as $5,000 for involvement in a general brawl. Algerian supporters were also penalised for unruly behaviour. CAF imposed a $50,000 fine for offensive gestures directed at match officials, $10,000…

Former Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has completed a move to Qatar Stars League side Al Ahli SC, signing a two-year contract that will keep him at the club until June 2028. ‎The 32-year-old centre-back announced the move on social media, expressing his excitement about the new challenge. ‎“Next Chapter! Happy to be here, part of the @ahliqat family!” he wrote. Read also on New Daily Prime: CAF celebrate William Troost-Ekong’s retirement ‎Troost-Ekong joins the Doha-based outfit from Saudi Arabian club Al Kholood, where he made 49 appearances. During his time there, he scored two goals and was a key figure…