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Stanley Nwabali, the Super Eagles goalkeeper, has priced himself out of a potential move to South African club, Kaizer Chiefs. Reports from South Africa indicate that Chiefs are interested in signing him but are unable to meet his transfer fee of R30 million (equivalent to approximately £1.3 million). Following his standout performances for the Super Eagles during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire earlier this year, Nwabali has attracted interest from various clubs. Clubs such as Saudi's El-Ettifaq and England's Queens Park Rangers in the Sky Bet Championship have been linked with a move for the goalkeeper. Despite Kaizer Chiefs' initial enthusiasm for Nwabali, they have reportedly withdrawn from negotiations due to the high price tag. Goal.com writer, Celine Abrahams, s...

Scoring during Napoli's 1-1 draw against Udinese at the Bluenergy Stadium, Victor Osimhen has now equaled a remarkable scoring record for the club. The talented Nigerian footballer found the back of the net in the 51st minute, opening the scoring for Partenopei. This achievement places Osimhen as the third Napoli player to score in six consecutive games against the same opponent in Serie A. Notably, it was former Napoli captain Dries Mertens who first accomplished this feat against Bologna, followed by Gonzalo Higuain matching the record against Lazio. With this goal, Osimhen's tally for Napoli in Serie A this season reaches an impressive 15 goals.

In preparation for their Champions League semi-final clash with Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has issued a caution to his attacking talents, emphasizing the importance of defensive contributions. Having fallen behind 1-0 in the first leg held in Germany, the Ligue 1 titleholders face an uphill battle. During a pre-match press briefing, Enrique fielded a query on how Kylian Mbappé could amplify his impact on the upcoming fixture. Reflecting on Mbappe's subdued display at Signal Iduna Park during PSG's defeat, Enrique stressed that the French forward must engage at both ends of the field. "As a cohesive unit, we task our forwards with aiding the defensive line," Enrique articulated. "Team effort is pivotal, and even marquee players must shoulder defensive respo...

Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach of Real Madrid, considers Jude Bellingham's goal against Barcelona as a pivotal moment for the LaLiga champions. His comments came after Real Madrid's 3-0 triumph over Cadiz in LaLiga at home over the weekend. This victory secured the title for them after Barcelona's loss to Girona. Brahim Diaz initiated the scoring for Los Blancos with a goal in the 51st minute, and Bellingham then doubled their lead 17 minutes later. Joselu sealed the win with a late third goal in stoppage time. Ancelotti emphasized the significance of Bellingham's decisive goal in the 3-2 victory over Barca at home last month in the title race. "Jude Bellingham's goal against Barcelona was the most critical moment in the league," stated the Madrid manager (as reported by Madrid Xtra)....