…WAFCON semi-finals in Rabat, Nigeria were reduced to nine players, including losing star midfielder Rasheedat Ajibade to a red card, yet still forced the tie to a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes. Morocco eventually won 5-4 on penalties, reaching their first-ever WAFCON final.As seen on CAF Online, the most recent chapter wa…
…playing until their Benito Villamarin home is renovated, likely 2028. Former Real Madrid midfielder Isco, 34, netted from the penalty spot after a foul on Rodrigo Riquelme, and Ez Abde doubled the hosts lead after half-an-hour with a cool finish. Ante Budimir’s own goal gave Betis their third after half-time, before th…
…in from Aleksey Batrakov’s free-kick. Their task became harder in the 65th minute when midfielder Lucas Torreira was sent off after a VAR review upgraded his yellow card to a red for denying a clear goalscoring chance. (https://punchng.com/super-sub-osimhen-powers-gala-comeback-on-injury-return/) Petrol: NNPC restricts…
…the Bundesliga and German Cup, before returning to England with Sunderland in 2025. The midfielder is now captain of Sunderland and has started all five of their Premier League matches this season.
Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka has been handed a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs, about £136,000, over his purchase of a fraudulent Covid-19 vaccination certificate in 2022. As reported by Sky Sports News on Thursday, the ex-Arsenal midfielder and Switzerland captain was sentenced by the Lucerne Public Prose…
…at 37 three years ago after damaging his ACL in pre-season training. The Real Sociedad midfielder posted a message on social media with the caption 'Thank you very much football' to confirm the end of his career. 'Today is a sad day for me,' Silva wrote. 'Today it is time to say goodbye to what I have dedicated my whol…
…ahead shortly after the break, but a deflected free-kick from Sani Mubarak, a former midfielder of the club, levelled matters for the hosts. The visitors also played in midweek, holding Sporting Lagos to a 0-0 draw at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. That left them with eight points from six games, built on two wins, two dr…
Portugal midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, has revealed his conversation with Cristiano Ronaldo following his bust-up with head coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo left camp before their UEFA Nations League clash with Denmark on Thursday, after Jesus left him on the bench for the Croatia game. Fernandes was then appointed as captain…
…former Inter Milan centre-back Manuel Akanji, Leeds United forward Noah Okafor, Venezia midfielder Simon Sohm, Young Boys defender Isaac Schmidt, and Strasbourg's Eseosa Aigbogun.Each of those players either committed to or remained with their respective European nations, leaving the Super Eagles without several player…
…more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google UEFA reported that the Manchester City midfielder put Belgium ahead with a neat finish from the edge of the box. Dodi Lukébakio then struck the woodwork twice as Belgium continued to threaten, while Türkiye’s Arda Güler caused problems with his movement and quick footwor…
The son of former Chelsea midfielder Eddie Newton has died after embarking on a desert hike in the United Arab Emirates despite his wife’s pleas not to go, an inquest has heard. As reported by the BBC News on Friday, Cassius Newton, 34, was found dead in the mountainous Wadi Naqab region of the UAE on July 18, hours af…
…Bayern Munich goalkeeper Jonas Urbig, Freiburg forward Derry Scherhant and Brentford midfielder Vitaly Janelt all made their national team debuts, while Celtic’s Mika Baur became the 1000th player ever to represent Germany when he came on as a 77th-minute substitute. The young team showed a marked improvement on the tu…
…a doctorate, according to João Tomás and Portuguese academic sources. The former Rio Ave midfielder completed his doctorate in Sports Sciences in 2022, adding an academic achievement to a playing career that included more than a decade in Portugal’s top flight. His doctorate helped reinforce his interest in the transit…
…moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Other prominent names include Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Jennifer Echegini, AS Roma defender Shukurat Oladipo, and Uchenna Kanu of Cruz Azul Femenil in Mexico. SL Benfica contributes three players to the squad: defender Oluwatosin Demehin, forward Flourish Sabastine, and forwar…
…Toure scoring the only goal of the encounter. Available information indicated that the midfielder’s transfer fee alone exceeded the combined value of Stoke City’s starting lineup. In his BBC column, Pulis expressed his long-standing disappointment over the defeat to a Manchester City squad composed of top players. Howe…
…both supported the referee's call to send Awoniyi off.Hendrie, the former Aston Villa midfielder, scrutinised the use of Awoniyi's arm during the challenge while speaking on Sky Sports. "He's lent into it. You cannot be doing that. You can clearly see that there's an elbow and that there's force," he said.Smith, analys…
…in the last 16, was left out here and has not played for his club this season. Senegal midfielder Camara did feature for the visitors, who drew level on 58 minutes when Portuguese left-back Nazinho headed in at the back post from a Jordan Teze delivery. That was Monaco’s reward for a good start to the second half, and…
…at Legit.ng! Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has given a guarded update on the fitness of midfielder Moises Caicedo ahead of the Blues' trip to north London to face Arsenal, with the Ecuadorian's availability remaining uncertain.Caicedo had already been absent for Chelsea's fixtures against Fulham and Luton Town through in…
…Fernandez’s £125m transfer to Manchester City. The Blues have contacted former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum as they urgently assess options to strengthen Xabi Alonso’s midfield, according to French outlet Foot Mercato. Chelsea had reached an agreement with Monaco for Camara on deadline day, but the deal col…
Former Yugoslavia defensive midfielder and Croatia’s first-division side Hajduk Split legend Ivan Gudelj died aged 66, the club said Wednesday. “The entire Hajduk family was saddened today by the news that Ivan Gudelj has passed away,” the club said in a statement. Joining Hajduk Split as a boy, he quickly progressed f…
…Matar Sarr — Tottenham to Juventus, loan Juventus also completed the signing of Senegal midfielder Pape Matar Sarr from Tottenham on deadline day. The 23-year-old arrives after more than 100 Premier League appearances for Spurs and was part of Tottenham’s Europa League-winning team in 2024/25. Juventus officially annou…
…signings were being considered. The Serie A club continues to seek an attacking midfielder, a central defender, and a left-back, with indications that super-agent Jorge Mendes could “play a role” in any negotiations. Transfer: Ruben Amorim identifies Man United star to sign for AC Milan
…forced off with an injury as Marseille suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Monaco. The young midfielder came on at half-time to replace Himad Abdelli but was substituted again in the 74th minute after picking up a knock. SPAIN Umar Sadiq (Valencia) Sadiq scored his first goal of the season for Valencia, but it was not enough…
…Amaju Pinnick, former Chelsea technical director Mike Emenalo, former Super Eagles midfielder Seyi Olofinjana and former international Chikelue Iloenyosi. However, those discussions now appear secondary to the immediate task of implementing the reform programme. The NFF said the interim arrangements would remain in pla…
Ex-West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro d!es, 25, after collapsing during match in Portugal Portuguese football player, Quevin Castro, has d!ed after collapsing during a friendly match playing for fourth-division team Real Sport Clube. He was 25. The former West Brom midfielder fell to the ground during the first half of…