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Atletico Madrid are closing in on a deal to sign Chelsea defender Renato Veiga, with the Portuguese youngster reportedly approving a summer transfer to the Spanish capital. The LaLiga giants shifted their attention to Veiga after ending their chase for Cristian Romero due to Tottenham’s €70m asking price. Atletico see the 20-year-old as a long-term solution to their defensive issues following last season’s struggles. According to transfer expert Florian Plettenberg,

Turkish giants Galatasaray have sealed a landmark deal to sign Victor Osimhen on a permanent basis from Napoli after his sensational loan stint during the 2024/25 season. Reports from Football Italia confirm that both clubs have agreed on the full terms of the transfer, settling on the payment structure for the striker’s €75 million release clause. Under the agreement, Galatasaray will pay €40 million upfront, with the remaining €35 million

Former interim coach of the Super Eagles, Monday Sinclair, has passed away at the age of 88. The news was confirmed on Wednesday by former national team goalkeeper, Peterside Idah, who described Sinclair as a mentor and father figure. Sharing his tribute on Facebook, Idah recalled how Sinclair gave him his first big break at Sharks FC. “He signed me to play for Sharks and handed me my debut against

Victor Osimhen’s expected permanent move from Napoli to Galatasaray is dragging on, despite both clubs having agreed to the €75 million release clause for the Nigerian striker. The two sides remain locked in talks, with the main sticking point now centered on payment structure and financial guarantees. Having already spent last season on loan with the Turkish giants—where he netted an impressive 37 goals and provided eight assists in 41

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has advised Napoli striker Victor Osimhen to act swiftly and secure a move to the English Premier League, warning that delaying such a decision could lead to long-term regret. Sharing his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), Oliseh emphasized the importance of this moment in Osimhen’s career. “Victor Osimhen is at a very delicate crossroad,” he wrote. “He needs to find his way to the

Nigeria’s football community is mourning the loss of one of its legendary goalkeepers, Peter Rufai, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 61. Fondly known as “Dodo Mayana”, Rufai was admired not only for his goalkeeping prowess but also for his enduring contributions to football development in Nigeria. As tributes pour in, here are 10 notable facts that highlight the legacy of the late former Super Eagles star:

Harry Kane netted a brace as Bayern Munich overcame Brazilian side Flamengo 4-2 to book their place in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals, where they will now meet Paris Saint-Germain. The German champions wasted no time asserting dominance, going ahead in the sixth minute when Erick Pulgar inadvertently diverted Joshua Kimmich’s corner into his own goal. Shortly after, Kane extended the lead with a powerful left-footed strike from outside

The Federal Government has finally fulfilled its 31-year-old promise by allocating houses to members of Nigeria’s 1994 Super Eagles squad, who won the Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia. One of the beneficiaries, Efan Ekoku, received an allocation letter for a house in Abuja, presented on his behalf by his niece, Lisa Jenifer Nwagbogun. The handover was conducted by Pemi Temitope, Director at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

Chelsea advanced to the last 16 of the Club World Cup with a convincing 3–0 victory over Tunisian champions Esperance on Tuesday in Philadelphia. Despite the sweltering evening heat, Chelsea delivered a composed performance, scoring twice in first-half stoppage time through Tosin Adarabioyo and Liam Delap, who bagged his first goal for the club. Tyrique George added a third in the dying moments of the game. The win helped Enzo