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Chairman of Enyimba, Nwankwo Kanu, was present at Sam Mbakwe Airport in Owerri to greet the team upon their arrival from Algeria. The People's Elephant came back to their home base after an impressive performance in the first leg of the CAF Champions League against Al Ahli Benghazi. Kanu welcomed the players and coaches and commended them for their strong performance at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium last Sunday. The former African Footballer of the Year assured the team of the club's support and motivated them to give their best in the return fixture. The second leg will take place at Enyimba International Stadium in Aba on Sunday. Under the guidance of coach Finidi George, the team is determined to overturn a 4-3 deficit and advance to the next round of the CAF Champions League.

Kaiserslautern, a German club, has officially announced the signing of former Flying Eagles midfielder Afeez Aremu. Aremu recently transferred to the Red Devils from another Bundesliga 2 club, St. Pauli. During his time at St. Pauli, the 23-year-old spent three years honing his skills. Aremu is now the third Nigerian player to represent the Neighborhood Kickers, following in the footsteps of Karibe Ojigwe and Taribo West. In his first interview since joining Kaiserslautern, Aremu discussed his decision to sign with the four-time Bundesliga champions. "Taking the next step in my career was crucial for me. 1. FC Kaiserslautern, being one of the most traditional clubs, is the perfect place for that," Aremu stated on the club's official website. "I had great talks with the club's managem...

The president of the Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, may be facing legal consequences for an alleged lack of self-control. Jenni Hermoso, a Spanish striker, has decided to pursue legal action against Rubiales, claiming that he kissed her against her will during the Women's World Cup medal presentation. Rubiales, who is 46 years old, sparked widespread outrage when he grabbed Jenni by the head and forcibly kissed her on the lips. There have been demands for Rubiales to be ousted from his position as the head of the RFEF (Royal Spanish Football Federation). The Spanish Women's League, Liga F, has already lodged a complaint with the National Sports Council, CSD, calling for Rubiales' removal. Following Hermoso's confirmation that she would be taking legal action against Rubiale...

In an exciting prediction, former Chelsea winger Florent Malouda has disclosed the club he believes will emerge as the champions of the English Premier League this season. Additionally, he shared his insights on the top four teams who will secure positions in the league table, including his former club, Chelsea. Malouda confidently stated that he expects Chelsea to finish above Arsenal and Manchester United. Although Chelsea's performances in their first two games have shown promise, pundits assert that there is still a long way to go for the team. Mauricio Pochettino's squad had a draw in their first game against Liverpool at home, followed by a surprising 3-1 defeat to West Ham. It is worth noting that Chelsea finished 12th in the previous campaign, struggling under the guidance of th...

Arsenal's hopes of securing their two major transfer targets this summer are fading. The Gunners have suffered another setback in their quest to replace the injured summer signing, Jurrien Timber. Mikel Arteta is seeking a world-class player to fill the vacant right-back position. This setback comes as a result of Timber's ACL injury, which has ruled him out for most of the season. Arteta had initially targeted Benjamin Pavard from Bayern Munich or Joao Cancelo from Manchester City for the position. However, reports suggest that Inter Milan are currently leading the race to sign Pavard, while Cancelo might be heading to Barcelona. German football reporter Florian Plettenberg has indicated that Cancelo could become a Barcelona player by the end of this week. According to him, the poten...

Arsenal's current manager, Mikel Arteta, has been described as a "mini Pep Guardiola" by former French striker, Thierry Henry. Henry made this statement during a podcast hosted by his former Arsenal teammate, David Seaman. Seaman asked Henry about the similarities between Guardiola and Arteta. Arteta, who worked as Guardiola's assistant for three-and-a-half years at Manchester City, later took on the role of Arsenal boss. Henry, who played under Guardiola at Barcelona from 2008 to 2010, stated: "He's like a mini Pep! I'm happy, you know, but I'm not going to deny it, he is. "When I say he's a mini Pep, he is in a way, he is going to add his own touch to it, as you can see. He's different in certain aspects, but the tactics are almost the same."

In the ongoing debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller has chosen Messi as his Greatest Player Of All Time (GOAT). Muller describes Messi as subtle and elegant, stating that the Argentina captain's playing style captivates fans and draws them to the stadium, something that he believes is superior to Ronaldo's style. During an interview with DAZN, Muller expressed his support for Messi over Ronaldo in the GOAT discussion. He stated, "For me, the greatest of all time is Messi because he makes people say, 'I go to the stadium because of his elegance.' At the same time, he is highly effective in scoring goals and achieving records and titles." Muller acknowledges Ronaldo as a strong candidate in terms of statistics and titles, but he believes tha...

Emmanuel Petit, a former Chelsea player, has expressed his disappointment with the club's recent signings Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo, suggesting that their decisions to join Chelsea were purely motivated by money. Petit argued that both Caicedo and Lavia should have chosen Liverpool instead of Chelsea. The transfers of Lavia and Caicedo made headlines as they came with substantial price tags of £55m and £115m, respectively. These decisions raised eyebrows, particularly considering that Liverpool, a club competing in European competitions, was also interested in signing them. "Caicedo opted for Chelsea when he had the chance to sign with Liverpool, just like Romeo Lavia," Petit told BettingSites (via FourFourTwo). "I don't want to say anything outrageous, but we all know why...

The appointment of Ameobi Ezeaku as the new General Manager of Nigeria Professional Football League side, Rangers, has been officially announced. Ezeaku, who previously served as the Team Manager of the Flying Antelopes, assumes the vacant position after successfully completing his FIFA master's program in Europe. He is expected to commence his duties immediately with the Coal City club. Notably, Ezeaku was the team manager when Rangers clinched the NPFL title in 2016. Rangers are currently making preparations for the upcoming NPFL season, and they are keen to return to their previous title-winning form.