Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca described Liam Delap’s sending-off as “very stupid” after the striker’s late dismissal overshadowed the Blues’ thrilling 4–3 Carabao Cup victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. Delap, 22, was making his return from a ten-week hamstring injury but lasted just 26 minutes after coming off the bench in the second half. The young forward picked up two yellow cards in quick succession, first…

Barcelona’s injury problems deepened on Wednesday after the club confirmed that midfielder Pedri has suffered a tear in his hamstring, ruling him out for a significant spell. The 22-year-old sustained the injury during training earlier this week, and medical tests have revealed a tear in the distal biceps femoris muscle of his left thigh, part of the hamstring group located at the back of the leg. Barcelona released a brief…

Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne faces an extended period on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a serious thigh injury sustained while scoring in his team’s 3-1 victory over Inter Milan. The 34-year-old Belgian playmaker was forced off midway through the first half of Saturday’s Serie A clash after clutching the back of his right leg moments after converting a penalty in the 33rd minute. Despite Napoli’s impressive win, the…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the dates and venues for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, which will determine Africa’s final representative for the global showpiece. The mini-tournament, featuring four African teams comprising Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, will take place from November 13 to 16, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco. The playoff winner will advance to the intercontinental playoff, where they will compete for…

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has issued a public apology to supporters, teammates, and club officials following his angry reaction to being substituted during Sunday’s 2-1 El Clásico victory over Barcelona. The Brazilian, who has been one of Madrid’s standout performers this season, was taken off in the 72nd minute at the Santiago Bernabéu. Clearly frustrated, Vinicius headed straight down the tunnel rather than joining his teammates on the bench.…

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Following the match, Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere showed deep concern at the team’s early exit.

A man has died after his electric wheelchair collided with a car driven by Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martinez in northern Italy. The fatal incident occurred in the province of Como, near Lake Como, on Monday evening. According to local authorities, the wheelchair is believed to have veered into the path of Martinez’s vehicle as it travelled alongside a main road. Italian police confirmed to Reuters that the 27-year-old Spanish…

Chelsea will hope Liam Delap’s return from injury can ignite their faltering attack as the Blues prepare for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie at Wolves. The 22-year-old striker has been sidelined for 10 matches with a hamstring injury sustained during August’s 2-0 Premier League win over Fulham. His comeback arrives at a crucial time for Enzo Maresca’s side, who are struggling for consistency and creativity in front of goal. Chelsea’s latest…

Premier League giants Chelsea are reportedly tracking the progress of 19-year-old Flying Eagles winger Sani Suleiman, who has been turning heads following his performances at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. Suleiman, who plies his trade with Slovak side AS Trenčín, enjoyed a standout tournament with Nigeria’s U-20 team, showcasing his pace, dribbling ability, and creativity on the wing. His displays at the global event caught the attention…

Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie has been shortlisted for the 2025 International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) Women’s Best Goalkeeper award, further cementing her reputation as one of the brightest goalkeeping talents in world football. The 24-year-old, who plays for Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Women’s Super League (WSL), earned the nomination after a stellar year for both club and country. Nnadozie’s performances at the 2024 Women’s Africa…

By: Boluwatife Kehinde ‎‎Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their place at the 14th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating the Amazons of Benin 3–1 on aggregate on Tuesday. ‎The ten-time African champions secured a 2–0 victory in the first leg of the qualifier in Lome, Togo, before being held to a 1–1 draw in the return leg played in Abeokuta, Ogun State. ‎READ ALSO: Gov Abiodun gifts Super Falcons…