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Kun Khalifat FC technical adviser, Obinna Uzoho has rated midfielder Uchechukwu Onuoha as one of the best in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.

Onuoha was outstanding in Kun Khalifat FC 3-0 defeat of Warri Wolves last Sunday.

The midfielder netted brace in the game to bring his tally in the NPFL to four in nine appearances.

Uzoho is adamant that the player have a lot to offer with his quality.

“Onuoha is one of the best the NPFL can offer, I use to encourage him alot as he has a lot of quality to offer in the game.”Uzoho was quote from a chat with Puyaka.

Uzoho will be counting on the inform midfielder when Kun Khalifat FC take on Plateau United in a matchday 35 fixture this weekend.

NPFL: Uzoho talks up Onuoha after brace against Warri Wolves

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has said he will give new players chance to impress at the Unity Cup, DAILY POST reports.

Nigeria, Zimbabwe, India and Jamaica will participate in the invitational tournament in England next month.

The Super Eagles will face the Warriors of Zimbabwe in the competition’s opening fixture at the Valley, home ground of Charlton Athletic on Tuesday, May 26.

Defenders Benjamin Fredrick, and Igoh Ogbuh were discovered during last year’s edition.

Chelle, who will be aiming to lead the Super Eagles to a successful title defence has promised to invite new faces for the tournament.

“The Unity Cup provides a platform to assess new players. I will comb Europe, and invite new players of Nigerian descent, alongside those who were previously called up but never got the chance to feature, Chelle told the Super Eagles media.

Chelle named 10 home-based players in his squad for the competition last year.

The Malian has also promised to repeat same strategy this time around.

“Top players from the Nigeria Premier Football League will also be considered as I will be watching a number of domestic games from now until the end of the season,” he added.

The Super Eagles will also keep a date with Poland and Portugal in two other friendlies in June.

Chelle revealed regular members of the team will be feature in the high profile friendlies

“For the big warm up game in June against Poland and Portugal ,I will feature my first team players. These are the games that can push up global ranking if we win them,” the former stated.

Super Eagles: Chelle outlines plan for Unity Cup, Poland, Portugal friendlies

Now Spor commentator, Tugay Kerimoğlu, has fired a warning to Galatasaray over their striker Victor Osimhen.

Kerimoğlu warned Galatasaray to learn how to play without Osimhen in the squad.

Osimhen is currently recovering from a hand injury he picked up against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League.

In his absence, Galatasaray recently played a 1-1 draw with Kocaelispor over the weekend, dropping two points in the Turkish Super Lig table.

Galatasaray is now two points ahead of second-position Fenerbahçe on the log.

“As of today, there’s clearly an issue with Icardi. Could there be a better time to win Icardi back? You can start with Icardi at home,” Kerimoğlu said as quoted by Habersarikirmizi.

“I don’t think it’s right to forget about the other players because of one player. When Osimhen leaves, do you have a chance to find another Osimhen? You have to play the games without Osimhen.

“I think opponents know Galatasaray’s weaknesses. They have learned that their midfield is their heart. They have figured out where to press, how to direct the play, and where to deliver the ball.”

Turkey: When Osimhen leaves, can you find another – Kerimoğlu fires warning to Galatasaray

Barau FC has terminated the contract of forward Yahaya Ibrahim Suleiman, DAILY POST reports.

The contract was terminated on the player’s request, according to the Kano club.

Suleiman scored five goals in 18 appearances for the Maliya Boys.

“Barau FC has officially granted Yahaya Ibrahim Suleiman’s request for contract termination,” the club said in a statement.

The termination takes effect immediately, making Suleiman a free agent.

Barau FC wished the player well in his career.

Suleiman joined Barau FC at the start of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season.

NPFL: Barau FC terminate Yahaya Suleiman’s contract

Javier Mascherano has resigned from his role as manager of Inter Miami.

The Argentine has left the Major League Soccer, MLS, club with immediate effect.

Inter Miami CF announced this in a post on its X account on Tuesday.

The announcement comes just months after the former Barcelona star won the MLS Cup with Inter Miami.

“Javier Mascherano has decided to bring his tenure as Head Coach to an end. A champion who, together with his staff, will always be part of the
@InterMiamiCF family and forever linked to our first star,” Inter Miami wrote.

Mascherano joined Inter Miami in 2024 after leaving the Argentina U-23 national football team.

Mascherano resigns, leaves role at Inter Miami

Bayern Munich legend, Thomas Muller, has warned the Bundesliga giants ahead of both their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday.

Muller believes the Los Blancos can hurt the Bavarians if they are not careful enough during the encounter.

Bayern Munich will take on Madrid at the Allianz Arena after beating the LaLiga giants 2-1 in the first leg

Speaking to reporters as quoted by Bavarian Football Networks, Muller said, “To be honest, Real Madrid are not quite as strong this year as we have seen them in the past.

“But they are still packed with excellent individual players. They can always hurt you; they can always be dangerous.

“For FC Bayern, the whole season has been going well, and you can feel that the team is ready to take the next step.”

UCL: They can hurt you – Muller warns Bayern Munich about Real Madrid

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has insisted he has “zero fear” ahead of what would be a season-defining week.

The Gunners have the chance to qualify for consecutive Champions League semi-finals for the first time ever, when they host Sporting on Wednesday night.

Arteta’s men won the first leg 1-0 in Portugal last week.

On Sunday, Arsenal travels to Manchester City in a Premier League top-of-the-table clash.

“I’m on fire. That’s it. Nothing else. I’m dreaming so much,” Arteta said.

“I’ve done so much to be in this position. Because I know how this club was. I’ve done so much against anything that I just see beauty, opportunity. I want to get it done who have been on this journey with us. They deserve it, it’s unbelievable.

“I have zero fear. I had fear when: if we don’t get this done, I don’t know what happens to the club. Now? It’s just purpose, fire, direction.”

I’m on fire, there’s zero fear – Arteta bullish ahead of Sporting, Man City clashes

Leeds United striker, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, has revealed what he told the match referee before Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez’s red card.

Leeds defeated Man United 2-1 on Monday, thanks to Noah Okafor’s two goals against the Red Devils.

But one of the major talking points of the match was Martinez’s sending-off.

When asked in the post-match interview about whether the dismissal was justified, Calvert-Lewin said, via SPORTbible: “I don’t know, I don’t make the rules.

“I felt my hair get pulled, and obviously I told the ref, he’s the one who makes the decisions, at the end of the day.

“Unfortunate for him [Martinez], whether he’s meant it or not, I don’t hold any grudges, but it is what it is.”

EPL: Dominic Calvert-Lewin reveals what he told referee before Martinez’s red card

Maduka Okoye has said Udinese’s big win over AC Milan will linger in the memories of the players for a long time, DAILY POST reports.

Kosta Runjaic’s stunned their hosts 3-0 at the San Siro on Saturday.

Okoye put up an impressive performance in the game, with his save from Alexis Saelemaekers, which shot the major talking point.

“It’s a weekend we’ll never forget,” Okoye told the club’s official website.

“Winning 0-3 at San Siro is special. It was a huge emotion, an incredible evening for all of us.”

The Nigeria international has now kept clean sheets in his last three league games for the Zebras.

Udinese will host Parma at the Bluenergy Stadium this weekend.

Serie A: Okoye talks up Udinese’s San Siro triumph

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has given injury updates on his squad ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting.

The Gunners won 1-0 in Portugal, thanks to a late Kai Havertz finish.

Arteta might not have some key player available for the return leg at the Emirates on Wednesday night.

“We have to wait tomorrow morning to see how a few of the boys are and make the right decision,” Arteta said.

On what Declan Rice’s injury is, he said: “I don’t want to do that, we have to wait and see how he is tomorrow. He wasn’t able to train.”

When asked if Saka, Timber, Odegaard and Calafiori will be back, Arteta replied: “Maybe one of them, let’s see.”

UCL: Arteta gives Arsenal injury updates ahead of Sporting second leg