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Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has opened up about his close bond with Mohamed Salah, revealing that the duo stayed in near-daily contact while the Egyptian star was away at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). With Salah set to return to Merseyside this week and uncertainty surrounding his availability for Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash against Marseille, speculation has grown following reports of tension between the forward and manager Arne Slot. Szoboszlai, however, declined to comment on the situation, stressing that it remains a private matter. “That’s something between him and me. He’ll return and we’ll move forward. The decision lies with the manager and the club,” he said. The Hungarian midfielder confirmed that communication between them was constant ...

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has confirmed that Victor Osimhen is fit and available ahead of the club’s UEFA Champions League encounter against Atletico Madrid. The Turkish side will host Diego Simeone’s men at RAMS Park on Wednesday, with Osimhen having returned to full training after his involvement with Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The striker had earlier sparked injury concerns after limping off during Nigeria’s semi-final loss to Morocco, which kept him out of the Super Eagles’ third-place match against Egypt. However, Buruk dismissed any worries, stating that Osimhen has fully rejoined the squad. “Osimhen joined the team yesterday and trained with us. It was a good session,” Buruk said ahead of the match. Off the field, Osimhen also drew attenti...

Gervonta Davis is no longer a boxing world champion. Entertainment center The American boxer has been stripped of his World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight title following the issuance of an arrest warrant tied to an alleged domestic violence incident. The WBA announced that Davis has been removed from his status as active champion and reclassified as “Champion in Recess” after authorities in Miami Gardens, Florida, issued a warrant for his arrest. The decision effectively vacates the title as the boxing organization assesses next steps, which could include ordering a fight between top contenders to crown a new champion. The arrest warrant stems from allegations made by a woman identified in court filings as Davis’s former girlfriend. She accused the undefeated boxe...

French club, Olympique de Marseille are in talks to sign Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri on loan until the end of the season. Entertainment center According to reports from journalist David Ornstein of The Athletic, no deal has been struck just yet for a move that would keep Nwaneri at the Ligue 1 side until the end of the campaign without any option for making the transfer permanent. Marseille will also pay a €3 million loan fee and cover the 18-year-old's wages. Nwaneri has found it difficult to get game time for the Premier League leaders this season, featuring just six times in the league, all from the bench. This is because of the summer arrivals of Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke. French side Marseille are ...

Moroccan police arrested 18 Senegal fans and one Algerian during the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Sunday night. Entertainment center According to AFP via RMC Sport, the arrests were made so the Senegal supporters could be questioned about acts of hooliganism inside the stadium, while the Algerian is suspected of inciting hooliganism. It comes after several fans attempted to enter the field of play in the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in a period that saw Senegal manager Pape Thiaw take his players off the field in stoppage time because of a refereeing decision. Thiaw is set to face a lengthy ban after telling his players to walk off in protest despite apologising for his actions, and the Moroccan football federation ...

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is set to enhance his technical expertise through short-term internships at top European clubs, all while maintaining his role with Nigeria’s national team. Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick confirmed that plans are in motion to place the Franco-Malian coach in brief training stints with elite European sides. The proposal has the backing of FIFA’s technical chief, Arsène Wenger, following Nigeria’s third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Pinnick emphasized that the initiative is intended to further develop Chelle’s skills rather than address any deficiencies. “We want to give him additional exposure at some of these top clubs worldwide to add to his technical knowledge and football insight. It’s ...

The Federal Government has outlined plans to rehabilitate the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, with a proposed expenditure of ₦24.642 billion under the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The amount forms part of the ₦203.6 billion budget allocated to the National Sports Commission (NSC), reflecting the government’s renewed effort to revive Nigeria’s deteriorating sports infrastructure. President Bola Tinubu presented a ₦58.18 trillion “Budget of Restoration” to the National Assembly in December 2025, in which the sports sector recorded a significant boost. Funding for sports in the 2026 fiscal year rose by more than 300 per cent compared to the ₦78 billion approved in 2025. Earlier, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko revealed that rehabilitation work on the national stadium was expected to b...

Super Eagles forward Akor Adams made a stunning return to club football on Monday night, coming off the bench to score twice and earn Sevilla FC a 2–2 draw against Elche CF, ending the club’s four-game losing streak in all competitions. Fresh from Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 campaign, Adams delivered a game-changing performance after Sevilla had gone two goals down. Elche started brightly and took the lead within the opening 15 minutes when Martim Neto split Sevilla’s backline to release Aleix Febas, who calmly fired past goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos. The hosts doubled their advantage shortly after the break, with Germán Valera finding space in the area and finishing confidently to put Elche in firm control. Sevilla manager Matías Almeyda introduced Adams at the start of the second...

24A3RW Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has expressed frustration with the officiating following his team’s dramatic loss to Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, insisting that crucial late decisions cost his side the title. Speaking after the match, Regragui said Morocco had done enough to win before the game took an unexpected turn in the closing moments. He described the encounter as having a “Hitchcock-like ending,” arguing that refereeing decisions altered the course of the final. “We did everything today and deserved to win, but the referee saw things differently,” Regragui stated. The key incidents unfolded deep into stoppage time. A Senegal goal was first ruled out, before Morocco were awarded a penalty following a VAR review — a decision that cause...

Manchester City have finalised the transfer of defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace in a deal valued at an initial £20 million. The England international joins the Premier League champions at a reduced fee due to his contract situation, with only six months remaining on his deal at Selhurst Park. Palace opted to cash in on their captain rather than risk losing him on a free transfer. The agreement also includes a sell-on clause, and the 25-year-old has committed his future to City by signing a five-and-a-half-year contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031. Speaking after completing the move, Guehi expressed his delight at joining the club, describing it as a proud moment in his career. “I’m extremely happy and proud to be a Manchester City player. This fee...