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  • EPL: Newcastle United thrash 10-man Chelsea 4-1 at St James’ Park – Sporting Tribune

    EPL: Newcastle United thrash 10-man Chelsea 4-1 at St James’ Park – Sporting Tribune

    Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak netted on his return from injury, while two quick-fire second-half goals and a late Anthony Gordon strike gave the Magpies a 4-1 Premier League win over 10-man Chelsea at St James’ Park on Saturday.

    Isak, who has missed several games over the last month due to a groin problem, was teed up by a brilliant short pass through the heart of the Chelsea defence by 17-year-old midfielder Lewis Miley, and the striker took a touch before firing home in the 13th minute.

    Chelsea drew level 10 minutes later as Raheem Sterling was brought down on the edge of the box, and the winger stepped up to drill the resulting free-kick past the flat-footed Nick Pope.

    Newcastle almost went in ahead at the break as a free kick from fullback Kieran Trippier hit the crossbar, but there was little indication of the collapse to come from Chelsea in the second half.

    The home side took the lead again on the hour mark as Newcastle patiently worked a free kick from right to left, allowing Gordon to find the head of Jamaal Lascelles with an inswinging cross that the Magpies captain steered into the net.

    Just over a minute later Robert Sanchez was beaten again as Joelinton robbed fellow Brazilian Thiago Silva on the edge of the box and advanced before scoring to leave Chelsea on the ropes.

    Any chance Chelsea had of staging a comeback vanished when Reece James collected his second yellow card for an innocuous challenge in the 73rd minute, and it prompted Eddie Howe to shuffle his deck.

    ringing a number of young players off the bench, Howe moved Gordon up front and he rounded off the scoring in the 83rd minute with an excellent individual effort as Newcastle rose to sixth in the table on 23 points, while Chelsea are 10th on 16 points.

     

     

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    November 25, 2023
  • Gombe United beat Niger Tornadoes 1-0

    Gombe United beat Niger Tornadoes 1-0

    Gombe United player, Umar Abba, in the 13th minute, scored the lone goal that gave his side victory during the match day nine fixture of the Nigerian Premier Football League played at the Pantami Township Stadium, Gombe State, on Sunday.

    The Chief coach of Niger Tornadoes, Maji Mohammed, said the match had been lost and that his team would look forward to seeing how to earn maximum points in subsequent matches.

    Mohammed spoke in a post-match conference, stressing that the match’s result for his team was negative and he would look forward to a brighter encounter going forward.

    He said, “The match is a setback because if we had gotten a point, it would have been a plus. We came here with a plan but it didn’t work as planned.

    “This means that we will go back home and plan our next home game and see how to secure our own three points.”

    On his part, the coach of Gombe United, Alhaji Kwairanga, explained that their win against their opponents was the best gift ever.

    He noted that the gained point was vital in their effort to succeed in the NPFL.

    He said, “Getting maximum points against Niger Tornadoes is a big relief and the most important thing for us today in our effort to climb up on the league table.”

    Kwairanga noted that the game plan for the match was successfully executed with the home win.

    “Our game plan worked because we were looking for the three points and we got it. We are not motivated at all; we are seeking and pleading with the state government to come to our rescue so that we can do more,” he said.

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  • Doma United coach praises fans after thrashing Gombe United 3-0 – Sporting Tribune

    Doma United coach praises fans after thrashing Gombe United 3-0 – Sporting Tribune

    Doma United’s head coach, Akinade Onigbinde, has praised fans of both Gombe United and his team for comporting themselves in a peaceful manner during their Match Day seven fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

    The match was played on Sunday at Pantami Township Stadium, Gombe, which both teams use as home ground for their NPFL matches, but Gombe United played host to Doma United in the match day seven fixture.

    Onigbinde, in a post-match conference after his team defeated Gombe United 3-0, said the fans deserved commendation for their peaceful conduct.

    According to him, the unity of support from fans of both clubs showed the fans’ love for Gombe State football clubs.

    “Today the fans were really something else, everybody changed from Doma United and Gombe United fans and they became one.

    “The fans showed that they were all Gombe State fans and they gave the teams support, we are very excited about their support and peaceful conduct,” said Onigbinde.

    He also praised his players for converting three of the chances created during the match.

    He said his team worked hard for the three points so that they could move up on the league table and, “we are glad we got the three points.”

    He stated that his team’s win against Gombe United was a moral booster ahead of their mid-week match against Bendel Insurance.

    On his part, coach of Gombe United, Mohammed Babaganaru, turned down a request for an interview when approached by journalists.

    The 12,000-capacity stadium was completely filled as there were no empty seats at the facility.

    Some fans who could not get a seat had to stand for 90 minutes to watch their team play.

    Emmanuel Jesam scored a brace in the 54th and the 86th minutes of the game, while Emmanuel Ekpenyong scored in the 52nd minute to complete the three-goal routing of Gombe United.

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    November 6, 2023
  • TRANSFER NEWS: Rabiot snubs Man United, as Bayern leads race for Kane

    TRANSFER NEWS: Rabiot snubs Man United, as Bayern leads race for Kane

    MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 19: Adrien Rabiot of Juventus FC celebrates after the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 19, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
    • Tottenham Hotspur are gearing up to launch an initial bid of £40m for the talented playmaker James Maddison from Leicester City. However, the Foxes are holding out for a higher sum of £60m for the 26-year-old England star. (Source: Telegraph)
    • Napoli’s reported refusal of Paris St-Germain’s €100m (£86m) offer for their Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen could spark a bidding war. Liverpool, Manchester United, and Newcastle United are all poised to enter the fray with their own bids. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)
    • Bayern Munich might be leading the race to acquire the services of 29-year-old Harry Kane, the prolific striker from Tottenham Hotspur and England. Kane himself is said to be keen on making the move to Germany. (Source: Sky Sport Germany)
    • Newcastle United are engaged in advanced negotiations with relegated Southampton over a potential £15m deal for the highly regarded 20-year-old English full-back Tino Livramento. (Source: Telegraph)
    • Manchester United is prepared to part ways with 13 players this summer, including England duo Jadon Sancho and Harry Maguire. (Source: Mail)
    • Manchester United’s long-standing pursuit of Adrien Rabiot, the 28-year-old French midfielder, suffers a setback as he is now expected to sign a new contract with Italian giants Juventus. (Source: Corriere dello Sport)

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    • Chelsea has reached a complete agreement on personal terms with the talented midfielder Moises Caicedo, who is valued at £80m. However, the club needs to negotiate a transfer fee with Brighton & Hove Albion to secure the 21-year-old Ecuadorian’s signature. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
    • There is no imminent departure for Mohamed Salah from Anfield, despite ongoing speculation linking the 31-year-old Egyptian forward with a transfer to Saudi Arabia. (Source: Mirror)
    • However, Salah’s former Liverpool teammate, 29-year-old Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who is currently a free agent, is contemplating a lucrative offer to become the first England international to join the Saudi Pro League. (Source: Mail)
    • Arsenal is considering Monaco and France midfielder Youssouf Fofana, aged 24, as an alternative to West Ham’s English midfielder Declan Rice. However, both West Ham and Newcastle United are also in pursuit of Fofana’s signature. (Source: L’Equipe)

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    • AC Milan is poised to secure the services of 27-year-old former England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea for a fee of 15 million euros. (Source: Calciomercato)
    • Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is keen on a reunion with 26-year-old Spanish center-back Pau Torres, currently playing for Villarreal. Villa hopes to secure a deal below Torres’ release clause of £51.5m, with only one year remaining on his contract. (Source: Times)
    • In a surprising move, 33-year-old former Everton and Iceland midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson is set to complete a transfer to DC United, the club managed by Wayne Rooney. (Source: Sun)
    • Newly promoted Sheffield United is in advanced discussions to secure the loan signing of 26-year-old English center-back Mason Holgate from Premier League rivals Everton. (Source: Talksport)
    • Liverpool has joined Arsenal in the race to acquire the services of 19-year-old Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia from relegated Southampton. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
    • Bundesliga side Wolfsburg will demand £26m for the services of 22-year-old Dutch Under-21 defender Micky van de Ven, who has been linked with a potential move to Tottenham Hotspur. (Source: Evening Standard)
    • Sunderland’s 16-year-old English talent Chris Rigg has turned down a transfer to rival club Newcastle United, opting to remain at the Stadium of Light. (Source: The Athletic)
    • Arsenal has submitted an improved bid of £41.5m for 22-year-old Jurrien Timber, the talented defender from Ajax and the Netherlands. (Source: Mail)

    June 27, 2023
  • Napoli star Kim Min-Jae snubs Man United, PSG for Bavarian giants Bayern Munich

    Napoli star Kim Min-Jae snubs Man United, PSG for Bavarian giants Bayern Munich

    Napoli’s talented center-back and South Korea international, Kim Min-jae seems poised to reject interest from both PSG and Premier League clubs in favor of a move to Bayern Munich, as reported by RMC Sport.

    Kim joined Napoli at the start of the 2022/2023 season in a €18m from Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbache.

    The reigning Serie A champion is expected to sign a five-year contract, binding him to the Bundesliga giants until 2028. Advanced negotiations between Kim Min-jae and Bayern Munich are currently underway, and it is anticipated that a transfer fee slightly higher than his €47m release clause will be agreed upon between Bayern and Napoli.

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    If the deal goes through, Kim Min-jae will earn a salary of €17m per year with Bayern, ensuring a significant financial windfall for his agents, estimated at around €15m.

    Bayern Munich had been actively seeking a center-back due to the uncertainties surrounding the futures of French internationals Lucas Hernandez (27) and Benjamin Pavard (27). Both World Cup winners from 2018 with the French national team are considering potential departures from the Bundesliga champions, despite being under contract until 2024.

    Kim Min-jae’s exceptional performances have earned him recognition, as he was named Serie A’s best defender and secured a place in the league’s Team of the Year, following an impressive debut season with Napoli, culminating in winning the Scudetto.

    June 20, 2023
  • Man United eye new goalkeeper despite David de Gea contract talks

    Man United eye new goalkeeper despite David de Gea contract talks

    Manchester United have confirmed ongoing contract negotiations with David de Gea following the announcement of seven player releases.

    The experienced goalkeeper recently completed his 12th season at Old Trafford, securing the Premier League’s Golden Glove award for the most clean sheets.

    While De Gea’s performances have had some shortcomings, particularly in his ball distribution and occasional blunders while attempting to save shots, United and manager Erik ten Hag are interested in extending his contract. However, a significant reduction in his weekly wages of £350,000 has been agreed in principle.

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    Although United has not yet confirmed De Gea’s retention while announcing player departures and contract extensions for Tom Heaton and Nathan Bishop, talks are underway for a new deal.

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    The departing players include Phil Jones, Axel Tuanzebe, Ethan Galbraith, Di’Shon Bernard, Eric Hanbury, Charlie Wellens, and Manni Norkett.

    United’s pursuit of De Gea’s contract extension does not hinder their plans to acquire a new goalkeeper. Porto’s Diogo Costa and Brentford’s David Raya are being closely monitored, and the club is also keeping an eye on the situation of Inter’s Andre Onana, who has been a long-term target for Chelsea and could be valued at approximately £40m.

    Another priority for Ten Hag is signing a new striker who can serve as the club’s primary number nine. Anthony Martial’s injury record has made him unreliable, and Wout Weghorst’s loan spell was always intended as a short-term solution.

    Notable names on United’s shortlist include Harry Kane, Victor Osimhen, and Dusan Vlahovic, along with ongoing interest in Benjamin Sesko and Rasmus Hojlund, among others.

    June 16, 2023
  • TRANSFER NEWS: Man United, City, Chelsea, Arsenal set for Declan Rice bidding war

    TRANSFER NEWS: Man United, City, Chelsea, Arsenal set for Declan Rice bidding war

    PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC – JUNE 07: Declan Rice of West Ham United celebrates with the UEFA Europa Conference League trophy after the team’s victory during the UEFA Europa Conference League 2022/23 final match between ACF Fiorentina and West Ham United FC at Eden Arena on June 07, 2023 in Prague, Czech Republic. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
    • Tottenham have submitted a joint £50m bid to Leicester City for England midfielder James Maddison, 26, and 25-year-old England forward Harvey Barnes. (Source: Mail)
    • Manchester United, Manchester City, and Chelsea could all enter the bidding war for West Ham’s 24-year-old England midfielder Declan Rice after Arsenal’s initial £90m bid was turned down. (Source: Telegraph)
    • Arsenal are continuing to prioritize a deal for Rice and have therefore pulled out of the race to sign 21-year-old Brighton and Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo. (Source: Times)
    • Caicedo has decided to join Chelsea, with the final negotiations now taking place. (Source: Sky Sport Germany)
    • Chelsea and Germany forward Kai Havertz, 24, has agreed personal terms with Arsenal, who are yet to finalize a deal with the Blues. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
    • Chelsea face competition from Manchester United for the signing of Inter Milan’s Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 27, although United have also shortlisted Porto’s Portugal keeper Diogo Costa, 23. (Source: Guardian)

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    • Newcastle United remain in pole position to sign Scotland full-back Kieran Tierney, 26, with Arsenal braced for bids in the next couple of weeks. (Source: Football Insider)
    • Atalanta will demand a figure “well in advance” of their club transfer record of £45m for Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund, with Manchester United and Chelsea interested in the 20-year-old. (Source: Mail)

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    • Liverpool are interested in Paris St-Germain’s 17-year-old French midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery, who is also admired by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and could be targeted in a swap deal for Portugal forward Bernardo Silva, 28. (Source: RMC Sport)
    • Arsenal remain in the race to sign Ilkay Gundogan this summer, but the 32-year-old’s former club Borussia Dortmund have withdrawn their interest in the Germany midfielder, who is out of contract at Manchester City this summer. (Source: Bild)
    • Bayern Munich are leading candidates to sign Napoli’s 26-year-old South Korea defender Kim Min-jae, who has also been linked with Manchester United. (Source: Sky Sports)
    • Saudi club Al-Tawoon has offered 30-year-old Spain striker Alvaro Morata 50m euros per year (£42.8m) to join them from Atletico Madrid. (Source: Sport)
    • Borussia Dortmund have joined Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Burnley in the hunt to sign Japan striker Keito Nakamura, 22, from Austrian side LASK. (Source: Mail)
    • Luton Town have made a move to sign Dutch winger Tahith Chong, 23, from Birmingham City this summer. (Source: Football Insider)
    • Manchester City assistant coach Enzo Maresca is being linked with the vacant Leicester City manager’s job. (Source: Athletic)

    June 16, 2023
  • TRANSFER NEWS: Man United end Kane pursuit, as Arsenal eye Havertz

    TRANSFER NEWS: Man United end Kane pursuit, as Arsenal eye Havertz

    • Manchester United has decided to withdraw their interest in signing England striker Harry Kane, 29, from Tottenham this summer, according to The Guardian.
    • Newcastle United is nearing an agreement with Inter Milan for the transfer of 26-year-old Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella for a fee of £50m, reports The Telegraph (subscription).
    • Arsenal is considered a strong contender to secure the services of 24-year-old Germany striker Kai Havertz from Chelsea, with the Blues demanding £70m, states The Guardian.
    • Juventus is seeking a minimum of 80 million euros (£68m) for 23-year-old Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, while Chelsea has offered one of five players in a potential swap deal, as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport via Football Italia.
    • Chelsea players including 31-year-old Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly, who is also a target for Inter Milan, have been offered as part of a deal with Juventus, as stated by Corriere dello Sport (in Italian).
    • Manchester City intends to reject loan offers for 20-year-old English midfielder James McAtee, according to the Mail.

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    • Chelsea is ready to match any bid made by Arsenal for the signature of Brighton’s 21-year-old Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, while Bayern Munich is also considering a move, according to Football Insider.
    • Brentford’s 27-year-old Spain goalkeeper David Raya has reached a personal agreement with Tottenham, as revealed by Fabrizio Romano.
    • Tottenham’s reluctance to meet Brentford’s £40m asking price for Raya could potentially open the door for Manchester United, reports The Telegraph.
    • Tottenham has expressed interest in Chelsea’s 23-year-old England midfielder Conor Gallagher, who has also been linked with Newcastle, according to Football London.

    ALSO READ: West Ham reject Arsenal’s initial bid for Declan Rice

    • Nottingham Forest has rejected a club-record £30m bid from Brentford for 22-year-old Wales forward Brennan Johnson, according to Sky Sports.
    • Burnley and Bournemouth are the leading contenders to secure the services of Mali striker El Bilal Toure, 21, from Almeria this summer, according to Football Insider.
    • Newcastle has been in contact with Rennes’ French midfielder Desire Doue, who recently turned 18 and has attracted attention from Barcelona and Paris St-Germain, as reported by inews.
    • Aston Villa has reportedly agreed to terms with Monchi, the sporting director of Sevilla, to join the club in the same role, according to Football Insider.
    • Birmingham City will receive over £6m as part of the transfer of former midfielder Jude Bellingham, 19, from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid, reports The Times (subscription).
    • Emile Smith Rowe, 22, the England midfielder, is set to stay at Arsenal after being assured that he is part of the club’s plans for the upcoming season, states the Mail.

    June 15, 2023
  • TRANSFER NEWS: Man United, Tottenham set to battle for Brentford’s David Raya

    TRANSFER NEWS: Man United, Tottenham set to battle for Brentford’s David Raya

    • Manchester United are willing to sell England winger Jadon Sancho, but while Aston Villa are keen on the 23-year-old, they do not want to pay the £60m asking price. [Football Transfers]
    • Manchester United will lead the race to sign France forward Kylian Mbappe, 24, from Paris St-Germain if the Premier League club is taken over by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani. [Metro]
    • Chelsea are also expected to register an interest in Mbappe after the striker told PSG he did not want to extend his contract with them beyond 2024. [Times]
    • Real Madrid are also keen on signing Mbappe this summer, which will improve Tottenham’s chances of keeping England forward Harry Kane, 29, who has also been linked with the Spanish club. [Mail]
    • However, Kane’s representatives have also met PSG officials. [Mirror]

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    • Manchester City are waiting to see whether Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 32, and Portugal forward Bernardo Silva, 28, will remain at the club before finalising their summer transfer plans. [MEN]
    • Barcelona are tracking Villarreal’s Spanish midfielder Alex Baena, 21, as an alternative to Gundogan. [ESPN]
    • Arsenal have no plans to reintegrate £72m club-record signing Nicolas Pepe in their squad and want to offload the 28-year-old Ivory Coast forward this summer. [Telegraph]
    • West Ham will target Valencia’s 20-year-old United States midfielder Yunus Musah as a replacement for England international Declan Rice, 24, who is expected to depart. [CBS]

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    • Chelsea’s Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 30, has been offered a deal worth up to £20m a season by Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. [Guardian]
    • Aston Villa and Wolves are interested in Borussia Monchengladbach’s 22-year-old French midfielder Manu Kone, who has also been linked with Liverpool. [Mail]
    • Tottenham are close to agreeing personal terms with Brentford keeper David Raya, 27, and hope to negotiate a lower fee with the Bees, who want £40m for the Spain international. [Standard]
    • However, Manchester United could attempt to hijack Tottenham’s move for Raya, with manager Erik ten Hag keen to sign a new goalkeeper regardless of whether Spain’s David de Gea remains at the club. [Mirror]
    • Inter Miami face competition from Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan, and clubs in Saudi Arabia for Barcelona and Spain defender Jordi Alba, 34. [ESPN]
    • Coventry City are interested in Chelsea’s 20-year-old English defender Bashir Humphreys. [Standard]

    June 14, 2023
  • Enyimba secure record 9th NPFL title following thrilling 1-1 draw with Rivers United

    Enyimba secure record 9th NPFL title following thrilling 1-1 draw with Rivers United

    In a thrilling showdown at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos, Enyimba etched their name in Nigerian football history once again, securing an unprecedented ninth NPFL title.

    Former Super Eagles star, Finidi George, led the Elephants of Aba to top of the Super Six playoffs with an impressive nine points from five hard-fought matches.

    Enyimba asserted their dominance throughout the tournament, leaving no room for doubt as they secured their a place in the coveted CAF Champions League for the upcoming campaign.

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    The path to glory in the final showdown against Rivers United was no easy feat. Enyimba took the lead in the 37th minute through an Ekenne Awazie strike.

    However, the resilient Rivers United refused to succumb to defeat. Three minutes into the second half, they found the equalizer, courtesy of Nyima Nwagua’s clinical finish from inside the penalty area.

    Meanwhile, in a remarkable turn of events, Remo Stars emerged as the surprise package of the season, clinching a commendable second-place finish. This achievement holds special significance as it marks their inaugural entry into the prestigious CAF Champions League.

    For the dethroned champions, Rivers United, their journey in the competition concluded with a respectable third-place finish. While they may have relinquished their crown, they secured a well-deserved ticket to the fiercely contested CAF Confederation Cup.

    June 12, 2023