Author: Nurudeen Obalola

Manchester United have announced plans to build the biggest stadium in the UK – an ‘iconic’ new £2bn 100,000-seater ground close to Old Trafford. Once construction is complete, the club’s existing home will be demolished. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said he wanted to build the “world’s greatest football stadium”, which the club hopes could be finished in five years. United’s announcement comes after an extensive consultation process around whether to develop the existing stadium or build a new one. Old Trafford has been Manchester United’s home since 1910. The club would continue to play at Old Trafford until the…

By Korede James Super Eagles stars Maduka Okoye and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru returned from injuries as Lazio and Udinese settled for a 1-1 draw in Monday night’s Serie A encounter. While Okoye was back in goal for Udinese, midfielder Dele-Bashiru was an unused substitute for hosts Lazio. Okoye had been out since December 2024 after sustaining a wrist injury that required surgery, while Dele-Bashiru suffered an ankle injury which kept him out of action since February. After being passed fit both Nigeria internationals were included in their respective clubs’ matchday squads for Monday’s clash, with Okoye reclaiming his number one spot.…

Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold appeared to be involved in a tense training ground altercation ahead of Liverpool’s UEFA Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night. The two Liverpool players were caught on camera exchanging words, with Salah laughing and joking but Alexander-Arnold looking exasperated. The pair’s team-mates intervened to keep them apart. Liverpool are in a good position ahead of their second-leg encounter against PSG, having snuck a 1-0 lead away from the Parc des Princes last week. A late Harvey Elliott goal did the damage on a night where Arne Slot’s men were indebted to…

Chelsea are reportedly ready to go all out for Bayer Leverkusen’s Nigeria international Victor Boniface this summer. Chelsea are in need of another forward who can compete with the likes of Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu. Injuries to both Jackson and Guiu have forced manager Enzo Maresca to use Pedro Neto as a false nine in recent weeks. Now according to CaughtOffside (via TEAMtalk) Chelsea are doing everything possible to sign Boniface in the summer. The report stated there is growing competition for Super Eagles striker Boniface, but Chelsea are determined to ensure he moves to Stamford Bridge. English Premier…

By Korede James Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has backed Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman to captain the club before the end of the season. Lookman and Gasperini fell out after Atalanta were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League play-offs against Club Brugge recently. The reigning African Player of the Year missed a penalty in the home clash, which Atalanta lost 3-1, leading Gasperini to label the Nigeria international one of the worst penalty takers he had ever seen. Lookman took offence about Gasperini’s comment, describing it as disrespectful. Since the falling out, the 27-year-old has gone on to…

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has agreed a new contract extension until 2030 worth up to a reported record $330m, external (£255m) that will make him one of the highest-paid players in National Football League (NFL) history. Allen, the NFL’s Most Valuable Player for the 2024 season, will receive a guaranteed $250m (£193m), according to reports. Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed a $450m (£349m) 10-year deal with the club in 2020. But the reported £193m Allen will receive is the largest guaranteed figure paid to any NFL player in the history of the sport, eclipsing the $231m (£179m) guaranteed to Dallas…

By Korede James Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman scored on Sunday night to help Atalanta thrash Juventus 4-0 in their Serie A clash at the Allianz Arena. The 27-year-old Nigeria international wrapped up the scoring for the visitors with the fourth goal in the 77th minute. Lookman, the reigning African Player of the Year, pounced on a mistake by a Juventus player in midfield, ran towards goal and took a shot which deflected slightly off a defender and ended in the back of the net. Mateo Retegui opened the scoring in the 29th minute from the penalty spot before Marten…

By Korede James Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was again on the score sheet as 10-man Galatasaray came from behind to edge out Alanyaspor 2-1 in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday. Osimhen was also among the goals last weekend after bagging a brace in the 3-3 draw at Kasimpasa. The Nigeria international has now netted 17 goals in 21 matches in the league this campaign as Saturday’s victory ended a run of four straight draws for Galatasaray. Alanyaspor took the lead in the 23rd minute through Tonny Vilhena. Things went from bad to worse for Galatasaray as Gunay Guvenc…

By Korede James Arsenal slipped further away in the English Premier League title race after a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Bruno Fernandes’ stunning free-kick put United ahead late in the first half before Declan Rice drew Arsenal level in the second half. The draw means United ended a run of four consecutive defeats against Mikel Arteta’s men in the league. The Gunners are second in the table, 15 points behind leaders Liverpool who have played a game more, while United are 14th. United gave 18-year-old former Arsenal academy defender Ayden Heaven his debut after…

By Korede James Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was in action for struggling Leicester who lost 1-0 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in Sunday’s English Premier League encounter. The Nigeria international played for 90 minutes but could not help his side avoid a sixth consecutive defeat. The defeat leaves the Foxes in the 19th position, while Chelsea displaces Manchester City to go fourth in the league table. Spain left-back Marc Cucurella got the only goal of the game thanks to his 60th minute strike. The Blues had the chance to open the scoring in the 22nd minute but Cole Palmer…