Manchester United have received a major fitness boost after Lisandro Martínez’s injury sustained in the World Cup final was confirmed to be only a muscle strain, with the Argentine defender expected to be fit in time for the start of the 2026/27 Premier League season. Martínez was forced off before half-time during Argentina’s extra-time defeat…
Blessing Ogundiran has been ruled out of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games due to health challenges, dealing another blow to Team Nigeria’s athletics campaign after Israel Okon was also forced to withdraw through injury. Her absence reduces Nigeria’s options in the women’s sprints, with Rosemary Chukwuma and teenage debutant Miracle Ezechukwu now carrying the nation’s…
English football is set to trial new rules in the 2026-27 season to stop goalkeepers from using injury time-outs to slow the game down, break the opposition’s momentum, or get tactical instructions from the bench. The move, backed by Pro Ref, the FA, Premier League, EFL, WSL and National League, still needs IFAB approval before…
Cup-holders Nigeria aim to kick off their defence of the Women Africa Cup of Nations title in an emphatic manner when they lock horns with debuting ‘Scorchers’ of Malawi at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday night. Last year, the most successful women’s team on the African continent and one of the best…
Nigeria’s U20 Boys, Flying Eagles, began their campaign in this year’s WAFU B U20 Championship with a statement win on Monday, defeating Ghana’s Black Satellites 4-2 in a pulsating six-goal encounter that had fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The game exploded into life early. Olayemi Ayinla gave Nigeria the…
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to sell academy left-back Harry Amass on a permanent transfer this summer, with the club valuing the highly rated youngster at around £6 million. Several Championship clubs have already made approaches, and United are understood to favour a straight sale rather than another loan move. The 19-year-old has impressed during…
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly made Barcelona forward Ferran Torres their top attacking target after ending their pursuit of Yan Diomande, who is now expected to join Real Madrid. The French champions had been pushing hard to sign Diomande, but talks collapsed over the transfer fee and other financial demands. With that deal now off the…
Manchester United are reportedly stepping up their interest in Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, with the England international emerging as a leading target if Joshua Zirkzee leaves Old Trafford before the transfer window closes. According to recent reports, United are considering a bid in the region of £40–45 million for the 30-year-old forward, who enjoyed…
Manchester United have officially completed the signing of highly rated Welsh goalkeeper Kit Margetson from Swansea City, continuing the club’s investment in young British talent ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 19-year-old Wales Under-21 international joins the Red Devils after the expiry of his Swansea contract, with both clubs agreeing a compensation package, avoiding the…
Real Madrid are on the verge of completing one of the biggest transfers of the summer after reaching an agreement to sign highly rated winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig in a deal worth more than €100 million. The 19-year-old is expected to travel to Spain for a medical before signing a contract until 2031….
