Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that forward Diogo Jota will be sidelined until after the November international break due to a rib injury. The Portuguese striker suffered the injury during Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Chelsea on October 20 following a collision with Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo. Jota, 27, has missed the last two matches and has yet to return to training. He is expected to miss at least four more games, including Liverpool’s upcoming EFL Cup clash against Brighton, as well as Premier League and Champions League fixtures. The international break, running from November 11-19, will provide additional time…

Bayern Munich and England midfielder Georgia Stanway believes it was “inevitable” that the Lionesses would reach a “plateau” after recent successes, following mounting criticism of their performance in the Women’s Nations League and their failure to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games. The Lionesses, who celebrated historic milestones by winning Euro 2022 and reaching the 2023 World Cup final, have since faced growing scrutiny over recent results. On Friday, England suffered a 4-3 defeat to Germany in a Wembley friendly, marking the first time they’ve conceded four goals under manager Sarina Wiegman. Reflecting on the loss and the team’s recent…

FIFA has appointed former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to lead a taskforce dedicated to addressing growing concerns over player welfare, as calls to address an increasingly congested football calendar escalate. This new initiative comes after top European leagues and the players’ union, Fifpro, filed a complaint to the European Commission against FIFA, accusing the organization of abusing its power by overloading the international fixture schedule. The taskforce will include representatives from FIFA’s global football development team, led by Wenger, as well as delegates from member associations, confederations, the European Club Association, and the World Leagues Association. The players’ union Fifpro…

Zambia’s football community has been shaken by a tragic bus accident that claimed the lives of seven players from Chavuma Town Council FC. The team was en route to a third-tier league match in the northwestern region of the country when the accident occurred, leaving the nation in mourning. The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) released a statement expressing “deep shock” at the accident. FAZ President Andrew Kamanga confirmed they are coordinating with local authorities to gather comprehensive details of the incident. Alongside the seven fatalities, twelve other passengers sustained injuries, with five of the more critically injured being transferred…

Manchester United have confirmed the sacking of manager Erik ten Hag following a disappointing start to the season that leaves the club languishing in 14th place in the Premier League. The Dutchman’s final game at the helm was Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to West Ham, extending United’s dismal run to just three wins from their first nine league matches. The club has appointed Ruud van Nistelrooy, who joined as Ten Hag’s assistant last year, as interim manager while the search for a permanent head coach is underway. Van Nistelrooy will take charge immediately, hoping to rally the team after a troubled…

With Erik ten Hag’s dismissal following Manchester United’s challenging start to the season, the search for a new manager has begun in earnest. Several high-profile names have already emerged as potential candidates, each offering different strengths, experience, and tactical approaches that could shape United’s future. Here’s a breakdown of some of the top contenders for the role at Old Trafford. Ruud van Nistelrooy Managerial Record: Played 33, Won 22, Drawn 6, Lost 5 (Win percentage: 66.7%) Former United legend and assistant to Ten Hag, Van Nistelrooy has now been given interim control of the team. Known for his prolific five-season…

In a tough start to the season, Golden State Warriors’ star Stephen Curry sustained an ankle injury during a 112-104 loss to the LA Clippers. The 36-year-old limped off in the third quarter, receiving treatment on the sidelines before briefly returning in the fourth. However, after just a few moments back on the court, Curry aggravated the injury and was escorted to the locker room by teammate Gary Payton. Head coach Steve Kerr voiced his concern, explaining that Curry described the injury as “mild or moderate.” Given Curry’s history with ankle injuries, this development has sparked concern among Warriors fans…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles showcased resilience, coming from behind to secure a 3-1 victory against Niger Republic in the semi-finals of the WAFU Zone B U-20 tournament in Togo. The win not only earned them a place in the final but also secured their qualification for the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. After trailing early on, the Flying Eagles turned the game around under the guidance of head coach Aliyu Suberu. They will now face their longtime rivals, Ghana, in a highly anticipated final on Wednesday. Ghana booked their spot in the final with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Côte…

Manchester United first-team coach Darren Fletcher has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association (FA) following an altercation with officials during United’s 2-1 win over Brentford at Old Trafford on October 19. Fletcher is accused of behaving in an “improper and/or confrontational manner” and allegedly using “abusive and/or insulting words” towards the match officials. The incident unfolded after Brentford’s opening goal by Ethan Pinnock, which came under controversial circumstances. United’s defender Matthijs de Ligt was forced to temporarily leave the pitch multiple times to address a head injury, leaving United frustrated by the officiating decisions. Head coach Erik ten…

Luton Town Football Club has fiercely condemned another wave of racist abuse targeting striker Elijah Adebayo, demanding an end to discrimination and questioning, “Is it ever going to stop?” The latest incident occurred on Wednesday night after Adebayo, 26, scored his first goal of the season during the club’s 2-1 defeat to Sunderland. A discriminatory message was sent to Adebayo on Instagram, prompting Luton to respond with a strongly-worded statement expressing the club’s “anger, frustration, and sadness.” In their statement, Luton denounced the “cowardice” of the online abuser, describing the individual as a “faceless racist” and challenging them to confront…