Henderson close to Ajax move from Saudi club Al-Ettifaq

England midfielder Jordan Henderson is close to joining Ajax after less than six months at Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq. Preparations are being made for his arrival in Amsterdam but no deal has yet been concluded. The midfielder, 33, signed a three-year contract worth

Mourinho sacked as AS Roma manager

Jose Mourinho has been sacked as Roma manager with the club ninth in Serie A. The Portuguese, 60, took over in May 2021 and led Roma to the Europa Conference League title a year later and the Europa League final in 2023. But

Nigerians tease Black Stars over AFCON arrival attire

Nigerian fans on social media platform, X, have teased the Ghanaian national team over their arrival outfits for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Black Stars, led by captain Andre Ayew, were photographed posing in

Unlucky Heartland FC move back to relegation zone after Tornadoes loss

For one of the the first times Heartland FC found themselves in a winning position away from home, they ended up losing the match. The game away at Niger Tornadoes saw the hosts take an early lead at the 11th minute, but Heartland

More Nigerian injuries: Victor Boniface ruled out AFCON

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has been ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) through injury, in another blow to Nigeria’s preparations. The 23-year-old is the latest member of the Super Eagles squad to suffer an injury ahead of the tournament,

Guardiola hails Kevin de Bruyne return in Man City FA Cup win

In isolation, a routine and emphatic FA Cup third-round win for Manchester City against a side from the division below was nothing out of the ordinary, but there was a moment just after half-time that stood out. Two first-half goals against Huddersfield Town

Arsenal exit FA Cup after losing to Resilient Liverpool

Jakub Kiwior’s own goal and a late Luis Diaz strike gave Liverpool victory over Arsenal in the FA Cup third-round tie at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal paid the price for missing a host of opportunities and were punished as Liverpool grew increasingly dangerous, the

Transfer: Tuchel wants Bayern Munich to sign Chalobah from Chelsea

Bayern Munich manager, Thomas Tuchel, wants his club to sign Chelsea star Trevoh Chalobah, who is reportedly valued at £25million. According to TeamTalk, Tuchel, who coached Chalobah at Chelsea, wants the defender to move to Bayern Munich this January transfer window. Bayern Munich

Sean Dyche disappointed with VAR in Everton’s draw with Crystal Palace

Everton boss Sean Dyche says the use of the video assistant referee pitchside monitor is “testing my patience” after striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin was sent off at Crystal Palace. The 26-year-old was dismissed for the first time in his career in the 0-0 FA

Talks with Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘very positive’ – Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag says he has held “very positive” meetings with Manchester United’s new investors Ineos. Manager Ten Hag met Sir Jim Ratcliffe at United’s training ground on Tuesday. On his first visit since the agreement to buy 25% of the club was