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The 22-year-old is enjoying rave reviews following his impressive performances for the Eagles and has recollected his struggles on his way to success Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze has reflected on his journey to stardom, including how he was released by Premier League giants Arsenal at the age of 13. …

The former Nigeria international has called on fans and media to allow rising stars to make their own names rather than comparing them with legends Mutiu Adepoju has expressed his displeasure with the manner young players are put under pressure by calling them the next Lionel Messi or Jay-Jay Okocha. …

The former Nigeria international has distanced himself from a report that he expressed displeasure over the call-ups of the defenders Tijani Babangida has denied questioning William Troost-Ekong and Kenneth Omeruo’s invitations to the Nigeria national team. There is a report making the rounds that the 47-year-old met with Super Eagles …

The world football governing boss revealed that African representation at the women’s showpiece in 2023 could rise to six teams Fifa has approved up to six slots to Africa in the 2023 Women’s World Cup to be hosted by Australia and New Zealand. The development is coming after the expansion of …

The dismissal of Thomas Tuchel will cost around €6m to PSG. They’re now working with Mauricio Pochettino lawyers to sign his contract and announce the new manager in the next hours. Allegri has never been contacted this month. ‘Poch’ will be the new PSG manager. 🔴🔵— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December …

To celebrate Leo Messi ‘s record-breaking 644th goal for Barcelona, Budweiser have sent a personalised bottle to every one of the 160 goalkeepers he’s scored against. Some will be getting an entire crate!

Super Eagles left-back Zaidu Sanusi helped FC Porto defeat Benfica 2-0 to emerge champions of the 2020 Portuguese Super Cup on Wednesday night, Newsextra24 reports. Sanusi featured for 90 minutes as Porto dethroned Benfica who won the competition last year. The win means Porto have now claimed a record 22 …

The President of the Nigerian Football Federation NFF, Amaju Pinnick, held a party to celebrate his 50th birthday, Newsextra24 reports. In a video shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Pinnick wrote; “What more can i ask for after my family? “My World dazed me with a wonderful performance to celebrate my …

The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has put off the next editions of FIFA U-17 and U-20 Women’s World Cups slated for India and Costa Rica in 2021 and 2022. The cancellation was confirmed in a letter by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to all national associations affiliated …

Oshoala Scores A Brace As Barca Beat Deportivo 6-1. Asisat Oshoala scored two goals this afternoon as Barcelone beat Deportivo Abanca 1-6 in Abegondo. Jenni Hermoso opened the scoring in the 20th minute and then doubled Barca’s lead just 4 minutes later. Asisat Oshoala headed in Barca’s 3rd goal off …