Chelsea secured a 2-0 win over Fulham at Stamford Bridge, but the result will be remembered as much for the officiating as for the goals. The Blues opened the scoring deep into first-half stoppage time, when Joao Pedro powered home a header from Enzo Fernandez’s corner. The £55m summer signing from Brighton has now found the net five times in as many starts, underlining his instant impact in Chelsea blue. Fernandez himself doubled the lead from the penalty spot after the break, converting calmly after Ryan Sessegnon was penalised for handball. But much of the post-match discussion centered on referee…
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Newcastle United have broken their transfer record by securing the signing of Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade in a deal worth just over £69 million. The package includes an upfront fee of £64.86m (€75m) plus £4.3m (€5m) in add-ons, edging past the £63m the Magpies paid for Alexander Isak three years ago. The move could have major implications for Liverpool, who remain keen on bringing Isak to Anfield. Newcastle have consistently stated that their star forward would only be allowed to leave if the club had a suitable replacement lined up. Woltemade’s arrival ticks that box—though Newcastle are also pushing to sign a second striker before opening the door to…
Christopher Nkunku’s time at Stamford Bridge has come to an end, as the French forward has sealed a permanent move to Serie A giants AC Milan for a fee that could reach more than £36m. The 27-year-old has committed his future to the Rossoneri with a long-term contract running until June 2030 and will take on the number 18 shirt. Nkunku arrived at Chelsea in the summer of 2023 from RB Leipzig with high expectations, but his debut season was hampered by injury. Despite limited opportunities, he managed 14 appearances and three goals. His second year in London told a…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his final 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa. Leading the team is captain William Troost-Ekong, alongside midfield stalwarts Alex Iwobi and Raphael Onyedika, while the attack will be spearheaded by Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. In goal, Stanley Nwabali retains his spot after his consistent performances, with Adeleye Adebayo making a return to the fold and Amas Obasogie joining as backup. The defensive lineup includes Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, and Bright Osayi-Samuel, with Felix Agu of Werder Bremen earning his chance to make a competitive debut for Nigeria. The midfield sees the inclusion of Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, while the forward line is boosted by…
Jose Mourinho has left his role as Fenerbahce manager after just over a year in charge. The Portuguese’s departure comes two days after the Turkish club were eliminated from the Champions League play-offs by Benfica. In a short statement, Fenerbahçe confirmed the departure, thanking the 62-year-old for his efforts and wishing him well in his future endeavors. Mourinho’s sole season in Istanbul was a mixed bag. On one hand, he guided Fenerbahçe to a second-place finish in the Süper Lig. On the other, his tenure was overshadowed by controversy—most notably his outspoken criticism of refereeing standards in Turkey, which earned…
Liverpool and Manchester City have both been drawn against 15-time winners Real Madrid in the Champions League league phase, while Chelsea will come up against Barcelona. For the first time, six Premier League clubs will feature in the new 36-team league format, introduced last season. However, they cannot face each other until the knockout rounds. Liverpool, six-time winners of the competition, will not only host Real Madrid at Anfield but also face Atletico Madrid and last season’s runners-up Inter Milan among their eight fixtures. Pep Guardiola’s City will meet Napoli and Borussia Dortmund, alongside Real. Chelsea’s schedule includes heavyweight clashes…
It was a weekend to remember for Nigerian footballers abroad as several Super Eagles players found the back of the net, provided assists, or delivered solid performances for their respective clubs. Turkey: Osimhen Off the Mark for Galatasaray Victor Osimhen opened his scoring account for the season in style on Sunday, helping Galatasaray cruise to a commanding 4-0 away victory over Kayserispor. The Nigerian striker, making his first start of the campaign, struck in the 86th minute to seal the win. With that result, Galatasaray maintained their perfect start to the season, winning all three of their opening fixtures. France:…
The new Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season wasted no time in serving up drama, shocks, and talking points as the 2025/26 campaign got underway over the weekend. The action kicked off on Friday, August 22, with defending champions Remo Stars SC facing Rivers United in the curtain-raiser. The highly anticipated clash ended in a 1-1 stalemate, setting the tone for what promises to be a fiercely contested season. Sunday Shocks and Away Victories At the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, home fans went home disappointed as Shooting Stars fell 1-0 to Bayelsa United, courtesy of Kehinde Lawal’s decisive strike in the 30th minute. There was more heartbreak for…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 31-man provisional list ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa. The squad—featuring a mix of established stars and emerging talents—will be trimmed down before the team begins camp in Uyo on Monday, September 1st. Among the familiar faces included are Victor Osimhen, William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, and Moses Simon, all of whom are expected to play key roles in the fixtures. The three-time African champions will host Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Saturday, September 6th (Matchday 7) before…
Chelsea finally got their season up and running with a resounding victory in east London, sweeping aside West Ham in a one-sided derby that left home fans heading for the exits long before the final whistle. Goals from Joao Pedro, Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Trevoh Chalobah sealed the Blues’ first win of the campaign, while condemning the Hammers to back-to-back defeats after their opening-day loss to Sunderland. The evening didn’t start smoothly for the world club champions. Cole Palmer was withdrawn before kick-off as a precaution, with 18-year-old Estevao Willian stepping in. The teenager endured a nightmare introduction when his attempted backheel was…