Author: Boluwatife Kehinde

Nottingham Forest have sacked their head coach, Sean Dyche, after less than four months in charge. ‎The 54-year-old leaves with the team only three points above the Premier League relegation zone. Their recent 0-0 draw against bottom club Wolves added more pressure. ‎There are 12 games left this season, and the club hopes a new manager can help them avoid relegation. Read also on New Daily Prime:Nottingham Forest confirm Sean Dyche third Coach of 2024/25 season Nottingham Forest appoint Ange Postecoglou as head coach ‎In a short statement, Forest thanked Dyche and his staff for their work and wished them…

‎Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank after less than eight months in charge. The decision came after a 2–1 home defeat to Newcastle United on Tuesday. ‎The loss left Spurs 16th in the Premier League, just five points above the relegation zone. The team has not won in their last eight league games their worst run since 2008  and has only won two of their last 17 matches. ‎Frank joined Tottenham in June on a contract until 2028, following the departure of Ange Postecoglou. The season started well, but results got worse from November. Heavy defeats to Arsenal…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, fresh off leading Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, has set his sights on becoming the first African manager of Spanish giants Real Madrid. ‎The Franco-Malian tactician’s impressive campaign with the Nigerian national team boosted his reputation across the continent, earning praise for his tactical leadership and team transformation. ‎Speaking about his aspirations, Chelle described managing Real Madrid as the pinnacle of his coaching ambitions. ‎“My dream is to become the first African coach to manage Real Madrid,” Chelle said in an interview with RMC Sport. ‎Under…

As they concluded their campaign against Moroccan side RS Berkane on Saturday, Rivers United head coach Finidi George reflected on his team’s disappointing CAF Champions League run following a 4-1 home defeat to Egyptian side Pyramids FC. ‎The 2021/22 Nigerian champions finished bottom of their group, earning just one point from five matches four losses, one draw, scoring 2 goals and conceding 10. ‎George admitted that while his team started strongly in the first half, controlling the game and even scoring a goal, they struggled to maintain intensity after the break. ‎ “In the first half we did well. We…

‎Quadri Aruna’s quest for a sixth ITTF Africa Cup title came to an end on Monday after a dramatic seven-set defeat to Algeria’s Medhdi Bouloussa in Benghazi, Libya. ‎The five-time champion was edged out 4–3 in a high-intensity semi-final, with Bouloussa taking the contest 11-9, 11-6, 8-11, 11-7, 8-11, 8-11, 11-7. ‎Aruna had looked sharp throughout the tournament, advancing comfortably through the early stages and securing qualification for the ITTF World Cup in Macao, China. However, despite fighting back to force a deciding set, he was unable to stop the Algerian’s charge. Read also on New Daily Prime:‎ Aruna Quadri…

Nigeria’s Falconets claimed a narrow 1–0 victory over Senegal on Saturday night in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying clash in Abeokuta. Despite dominating large spells of the encounter and creating several scoring opportunities, head coach Moses Aduku’s side managed just one goal to separate the teams. That decisive moment arrived shortly after halftime, when substitute Kindness Ifeanyi powered home a header from a corner kick to give Nigeria the advantage. Ifeanyi, who had been introduced moments earlier, struck in the 50th minute to reward the Falconets’ pressure and hand them a slim lead…

Chippa United have officially confirmed the departure of Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, bringing an end to his more than three-year spell with the South African club. ‎The Port Elizabeth–based side announced the development on Thursday via their official X (formerly Twitter) account, revealing that the Nigerian international formally requested to leave the club. ‎In a statement, Chippa United disclosed that the 28-year-old shot-stopper’s request was carefully reviewed before management agreed to grant his release. ‎“Chippa United Football Club confirms that Stanley Nwabali has formally submitted a request to depart the club. After careful consideration, the club has agreed to…

Manchester City have secured a comfortable place in the EFL Cup final after sweeping aside Newcastle United 5–1 on aggregate. ‎City, who held a first-leg advantage from January with a 2-0 win were in control from the start at the Etihad Stadium. ‎ Omar Marmoush scored twice before the break, while Tijjani Reijnders added another as Pep Guardiola’s side put the tie beyond doubt. Newcastle found a response through Anthony Elanga in the second half, but the outcome was never in doubt. ‎The win sets up a League Cup final clash with Arsenal at Wembley on March 22, after the…

Ahead of their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third-round qualifiers against Senegal, Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has named a 26-player squad for the crucial two-legged tie. ‎The first leg will now be played at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta, on Saturday, 7 February 2026, following CAF approval for a venue change. The return leg is scheduled for 14 February at the Stade Lat-Dior, Thiès, Senegal. ‎Nigeria qualified for this round after a 5–0 aggregate victory over Rwanda and has since moved camp to Abeokuta, recording positive results in friendly matches. ‎Goalkeepers: Uzoma Christiana Ijeoma (Edo Queens), Opara Onyinyechi…

Kai Havertz struck deep into stoppage time to hand Arsenal a dramatic 1-0 win over Chelsea on Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium, sealing a 4-2 aggregate victory and booking a place at Wembley. The semi-final second leg was a tense, tactical affair with both sides disciplined and cautious, resulting in few clear-cut chances. As Chelsea committed numbers forward late on, Arsenal broke quickly, with Leandro Trossard and Declan Rice combining to set up Havertz, who rounded Robert Sanchez to decide the tie. The win extends Arsenal’s unbeaten run against Chelsea to 10 matches in all competitions (W7 D3), their…