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Kylian Mbappé plans to shine against his future club, Real Madrid, even as PSG may challenge them in the Champions League. A Real Madrid – PSG final is possible, with both teams being favourites in their upcoming matches against Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, respectively. This scenario would set up a clash between Mbappé’s current…
Real Madrid enters the race for Bernardo Silva, Bayern Munich seeks a new move, and the Spanish press sparks the Clásico, Daily Stand Nigeria reports. Bernardo Silva alarms Europe FC Barcelona and PSG gear up for a showdown over Bernardo Silva, who has a contract with Manchester City until 2026. The Sunday Star discusses Silva’s…
Erik Ten Hag addressed Alejandro Garnacho’s liking of tweets following the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth in their English Premier League match. Daily Stand Nigeria gathered that the Manchester United manager warned Alejandro Garnacho internally, after his controversial likes on X post ( formerly Twitter) against the coach. The Argentine player had been left angry by…
Former Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic says Joao Neves, a target for the Red Devils, should stay at Benfica instead of making a “too early” move to Old Trafford or anywhere else. Matic spent three years as a player for Benfica between two stints at Chelsea. He then joined United in 2017 under Jose Mourinho…
Rivers United’s star player, Andy Okpe, is disappointed about the team’s elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup. Rivers United lost 2-1 overall to USMA of Algeria, knocking them out of the competition. As soon as Okpe entered the game, he had a great chance to score, but his shot hit the crossbar. Okpe called this…
Victor Boniface has returned to the field after a three-month injury layoff. He expressed his happiness about this. Only last week, Boniface made his first appearance of the year during Bayer Leverkusen’s DFB Pokal victory over Fortuna Dusseldorf. This came after he underwent surgery in January for an adductor injury. On Thursday, Boniface came off…
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will join dominant French Ligue 1 team PSG during the summer transfer window. This move is part of PSG’s plan to replace Kylian Mbappe, who left for Real Madrid, according to reports from the Italian media outlet Il Mattino. The 25-year-old Osimhen is ready to start a new chapter of his…
The Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina has revealed that he believes Nottingham Forest will escape relegation at the end of the season. Nottingham Forest, who is currently 17th on the English Premier League table, has tough matches left to play before the season ends against Chelsea, Manchester City, and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Daily Stand Nigeria recalls…
The Head coach of the South African women’s national team, Desiree Ellis has commented that women’s football in South Africa has suffered as a result of the Banyana Banyana’s inability to make it to the Olympics. Daily Stand Nigeria recalls that Super Falcons of Nigeria held the African champions to a goalless draw (0-0) in…
According to The Telegraph, the £75 million-plus Liverpool winger Luis Diaz is attracting interest from Spanish giant Barcelona and French club Paris St. Germain. At the end of the current season, the 27-year-old will still have three years left on his Anfield contract. This season, Diaz has eight goals and four assists in the English…
Luton Town’s striker Elijah Adebayo has declared his ambition to play for Nigeria’s national team. He aims to represent the Super Eagles. The 26-year-old led Luton’s promotion to EPL push this season. He scored nine goals in 23 appearances after Luton gained promotion to the Premier League. Adebayo who is 6ft 4in tall believes his…
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson faces a potential four-week absence due to a leg injury suffered on Sunday’s English Premier League match against Liverpool. Daily Stand Nigeria recalls that the Brazilian was substituted in the second half after a collision with Darwin Nunez, leading to Liverpool’s equalizing penalty. Ederson’s recovery timeline puts his availability for the…
Lamine Yamal, a 16-year-old football talent, has signed a long-term deal with Adidas, transitioning from Nike. Barcelona aims to shape its future around him, with Adidas making him the face of campaigns and his own boot line. Despite comparisons to Lionel Messi, Yamal is carving his path, mirroring Messi’s switch from Nike to becoming an…
Real Madrid has reached a verbal agreement with Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies over contract terms. The Canadian player has expressed his desire to join Real Madrid either this summer or upon the expiry of his contract with Bayern Munich in 2025. Real Madrid seeks a deal below market value for Davies, while Bayern values…
Bernardo Silva’s crafty finish helped Manchester City to a 3-1 victory over FC Copenhagen in their UEFA Champions League (UCL) last 16 first leg, sealing the Sky Blues’ 11th win in a row across all competitions and extending their 21-match unbeaten streak in Europe. Signs of ring rust were to be expected from Copenhagen, who…
The former Spanish international, Xabi Alonso is being considered as Jurgen Klopp’s potential successor at Liverpool. However, there has been speculation that Alonso may target Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, whom he previously worked with in San Sebastian, as a key option for a move to Liverpool. Despite transfer links to Barcelona and Arsenal, Liverpool…
It is a case of ‘here we go again’ for Nigeria, who have reached the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals for a record 15th time. It has not always been a stage that’s treated the Nigerians well though, as five of their last six appearances in the last four at AFCON have ended in…
Ifeanyi Udeze, the Super Eagles legend, disclosed in an interview that Victor Osimhen might be grappling with confidence issues in Cote d’Ivoire. Osimhen, with just one goal in three games and missing crucial chances, faces pressure affecting his performance. Nigeria secured the second spot in Group A, winning two games and drawing against Equatorial Guinea,…
On day 10 of the Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast faced a humiliating 4-0 defeat by Equatorial Guinea, leaving them on the brink of elimination. Despite two disallowed goals and missed chances, Equatorial Guinea secured a surprise group win. Nigeria sealed their spot in the last 16 with a 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau, thanks…
Everton must decide Arnaut Danjuma’s immediate future as frustration grows for both player and parent club Villarreal over his limited game time. Lyon, also eyeing a bold move to bring Karim Benzema back to France from Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad, has expressed interest in taking Danjuma for the season. Yet, there’s no break clause in…
Kenneth Omeruo joined manager Jose Peseiro for Nigeria’s pre-match press conference on Sunday, signalling his expected key role in the crucial Africa Cup of Nations clash against Guinea-Bissau. The experienced central defender cautioned his teammates against underestimating their opponent, despite Guinea-Bissau’s consecutive losses in the tournament. Omeruo emphasized the need for seriousness and focus, reflecting…
DR Congo and Morocco ended their Africa Cup of Nations clash in a 1-1 draw. The match showcased resilience and competitiveness in this Group F encounter. Morocco, a pre-tournament favorite, took the lead initially with a goal from Achraf Hakimi. Undeterred by the setback, DR Congo fought back bravely. The turning point came when Silas…
According to reports, Tochukwu Michael is close to sealing a transfer to Sporting Lagos in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The midfielder is set to join Sporting Lagos, who are in the process of finalizing the deal. Injuries have taken a toll on Paul Offor’s side, impacting their performance in the NPFL. To boost the…
The Nigeria national team forward, Umar Sadiq has clarified his exit from the Super Eagles squad before the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in a statement on Instagram on Friday. The Real Sociedad striker was suggested to had knee injury, during Nigeria’s friendly match against Guinea. According to him, he was examined by the…