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•Iwobi scores as Fulham edge Norwich Alex Iwobi scored on his first start for Fulham as Marco Silva’s side beat Norwich City to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round. The Nigeria midfielder...... Read moreBayern’s Gnabry to miss ‘several weeks’ with fracture
Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry will undergo an operation Wednesday for a fractured lower arm, an injury that will set him out for “several weeks”, coach Thomas Tuchel said. Gnabry suffered...... Read moreUkraine to boycott UEFA competitions featuring Russian teams
Ukrainian football teams will boycott all competitions featuring Russian sides, their federation said on Wednesday in response to UEFA re-admitting Russia’s youth team to international competition. “The UAF confirms that it...... Read moreJUST IN: Osimhen could sue Napoli over TikTok video – Agent
Nigerian Striker, Victor Osimhen, could take legal action against Napoli after the Italian club posted a video “mocking” him on their official Tik Tok according to the player’s agent, Roberto Calenda....... Read moreOsimhen deletes Napoli-related posts from his Instagram page
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has deleted Napoli-related posts on his Instagram page. This is coming after a contentious ‘mockery’ video was posted by Napoli’s verified TikTok handle. As observed by PUNCH...... Read moreBarca want free agent Ndidi in 2024
Barca Universal, a Spanish publication, has reported that LaLiga champions, Barcelona, are open to signing Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi on a free transfer. The Blaugrana’s financial crisis has been well documented...... Read moreNetizens blast Napoli for mocking Osimhen in video
Nigerians on social media, specifically X, formerly known as Twitter, have expressed their disappointment and dissatisfaction at the Serie A champions, Napoli, for “trolling” Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in a video....... Read moreLookman named in Serie A TOTW
Following his impressive performance, Nigeria international, Ademola Lookman, has been named in the Serie A team of the week for matchday 5. After a slow start to the season, the 25-year-old used...... Read moreThe Victors: Two strikers, different stories
Not only do they ply their trades in two different countries, Nigerian strikers Victor Boniface and Victor Osimhen are living in two separate worlds as far as their football performances are...... Read moreDi Lorenzo blames Osimhen over outburst
Napoli captain, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, has faulted Victor Osimhen for overreacting after being substituted in Napoli’s goalless draw at Bologna on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The draw left Napoli winless in three consecutive...... Read moreStruggling Chelsea need to ‘grow up’, says Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino admitted struggling Chelsea need to “grow up” after their troubled season hit a new low with a 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa on Sunday. Pochettino’s side have won just...... Read moreBoniface breaks Bundesliga record, says he ‘should have scored more’
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has responded to breaking a 29-year-old record in the German Bundesliga for the most shots on goal after five rounds of games. The previous record, held...... Read moreMbappe injury ‘nothing serious’, says PSG coach Luis Enrique
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique played down concerns over the ankle injury which forced Kylian Mbappe off in the first half of his side’s 4-0 win over Marseille in Ligue 1...... Read moreSpurs ready for Arsenal’s test, says Postecoglou
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said Sunday’s north London derby at Arsenal will be a “great test” of his side’s flying start to the season. Postecoglou’s unbeaten team sit second in the...... Read moreNew Leicester role thrills Ndidi
Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi says his fruitful discussion with Foxes manager Maresca led to him being deployed to an attacking midfielder at the club this season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Ndidi who suffered...... Read moreNigerian United fans blame Ten Hag, Glazers for horrible run
The once mighty Manchester United find themselves 13th in the league ahead of tomorrow’s fixture against Burnley and have lost four of their opening six games of a season in all...... Read moreBoniface, Ogbu make Europa team
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface and former Flying Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu have been named in the Europa League team of the week for the first round of matches by Football...... Read moreOsimhen unfazed over goals drought
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has revealed he is ‘not bothered’ about his goals drought this season, PUNCH Sport Extra reports. The Nigeria international failed to score in his third successive game during Napoli’s 2-1...... Read moreSharpen up for goals, Pochettino urges Chelsea players
Mauricio Pochettino said his struggling Chelsea side must be more clinical in front of goal after a wretched start to the season. The Blues, who are 14th in the Premier League,...... Read moreGermany names Nagelsmann as new coach
Julian Nagelsmann has been given nine months to revive flailing Germany ahead of hosting Euro 2024 after being named as the sacked Hansi Flick’s successor as national team coach on Friday....... Read moreUEL: Boniface, Dessers, Akpom begin Europa quest
Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface, will be aiming to replicate his outstanding performance of last season’s campaign in the Europa League with Bayer Leverkusen who get their group-stage campaign underway with a...... Read moreNapoli boss backs Osimhen to return to scoring ways
Napoli coach, Rudi Garcia, has heaped plaudits on Victor Osimhen following his impressive performance in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash against SC Braga and is hopeful the Nigerian striker will return...... Read moreEuropa League: Liverpool aim high as in-form Salah tipped to shine
Liverpool kick off their Europa League adventure tonight, September 21, with elite winger Mohammed Salah tipped to be the advantage for the English side. Manager Jurgen Klopp is taking the competition, UEFA’s...... Read moreArteta wants Arsenal to make ‘beautiful memories’ on Champions League return
Mikel Arteta has told his Arsenal players to make “beautiful memories” on their return to the Champions League after a six-year absence. Arteta’s side face PSV Eindhoven in their opening Group...... Read more‘Sore loser’: Fans taunt Mbappe over Moffi feud
The feud between Nigerian striker Terem Moffi, and Kylian Mbappé has spilled over to social media with a large number of fans lashing out at the Paris Saint-Germain superstar following his reaction...... Read more