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Premier League club Fulham have decided against signing Samuel Chukwueze on a permanent transfer, DAILY POST reports.

Chukwueze linked up with Fulham on a season-long loan from the Serie A giants last summer.

AC Milan will however not take up the option to sign the Nigeria international on a permanent deal.

The 27-year-old contributed three goals, and four assists for the Cottagers during the campaign.

According to Tuttomercato, Chukwueze will head back to AC Milan this summer because Fulham are not exercising their option to buy him.

The winger endured a difficult two-year spell in Milan before heading to Fulham on loan.

Transfer: Chukwueze set to rejoin AC Milan after Fulham snub

Arsenal midfielder, Declan Rice, has explained how his team can beat Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final.

Arsenal and PSG will clash in the Champions League final at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on Saturday.

Both teams qualified for the competition after beating Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich in the semi-final stage.

Speaking to UEFA’s website, Rice said the Premier League champions will have to be on their ‘A game’ to beat the Champions League defending champions.

“PSG are a really good side. [We] played them over two legs last year. It could have gone either way, so speaking about it now, may the best team win,” Rice said.

“You need to be on your A game to beat PSG. You need that fuel in your belly from the first whistle, that you are going to win this final.

“It’s the biggest competition in football. Champions League final, it gets no bigger than that.”

UCL: How Arsenal can beat PSG in final – Rice

Former Chelsea and Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City.

Maresca will now replace Pep Guardiola, who took charge of his last game on Sunday – a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Tuesday: “Enzo Maresca has already signed a three-year deal as Manchester City’s new manager.

“Agreement until June 2029 and new chapter to start soon at #MCFC, with Maresca fully involved in the transfer strategy.

“Here we go, 100% confirmed.”

Maresca has been out of work since he left Stamford Bridge in January this year and has snubbed offers while waiting for the City job.

EPL: Maresca signs three-year contract to replace Guardiola at Man City

Rivers State, Port Harcourt, will host the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League Premiership, NWFL, Super Six Finals, DAILY POST reports.

The season-ending competition is scheduled to be held from Friday, 5 June to Sunday, 14 June, 2026.

Six teams will participate in the competition that will determine the champions of the 2026 NWFL season.

The qualified teams for the 2026 NWFL Premiership Super Six include Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens, Rivers Angels, Robo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, and debutants, Abia Angels.

Bayelsa Queens won the competition for the sixth time last season.

The winner of the tournament will represent Nigeria in the WAFU B Women’s Champions League.

Port Harcourt to host NWFL Super Six 

Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.

EPL: Wayne Rooney picks most improved player this season

Leaders and members of Arsenal Football Club supporters in Aba on Monday took over major streets of the city to celebrate the team’s victory in the 2025/2026 Premiership season.

The Arsenal fans, who were dressed in red and white full club attire, waved flags and loudly sang Arsenal songs in jubilation.

The city-wide march, which commenced from Osisioma Flyover on the Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt Highway, moved to other parts of Aba, with other enthusiastic fans joining the celebration.

The supporters, who were led by Chukwujama Obinna Obi Daddy and Okechukwu Michael George, said the breaking of the 22-year Premiership jinx was a milestone.

“This is a moment for every Gooner in Abia to show pride and unity. Arsenal’s victory belongs to the fans, and we want Aba to feel the red and white spirit,” they said.

Speaking about his club’s victory, Elijah Udenwa, Chairman of the Radio Fans Association, Abia State chapter, said, “The wait is over for Arsenal.”

Another leader of Arsenal fans in Umuahia, Chukwuemeka Igu, said the mocking of Arsenal by Chelsea and other rival football fans is over, noting that “we shall never be mocked again.”

EPL: We will no longer be mocked – Arsenal fans  parade in Abia

Zimbabwe head coach Kaitano Tembo says his team is battle ready for their Unity Cup semi-final encounter against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

The Warriors, who are making their maiden appearance in the invitational tournament will battle the Super Eagles for a place in the final at the Valley on Tuesday.

Tembo’s side have met the Super Eagles twice in the last two years.

Both matches in Rubavu and Uyo ended in stalemates.

The gaffer said that they will do everything to win the game.

“I think this is a different game, a different scenario, different situation as well. We need to try, and prepare well, and forget about the previous results,” Tembo said ahead of the game.

“We have to go out there and make sure that we give our all to win, and not dwell on the previous results.”

Unity Cup: Tembo declares Zimbabwe ready for Super Eagles showdown 

Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise has named the best players from England, Germany Argentina and others ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

He, however, declined to name Cristiano Ronaldo as the top player from Portugal at this moment, instead selecting Lionel Messi as the best for Argentina.

Messi and Ronaldo are gearing up for what may be their final FIFA World Cup. Argentina holds the title of reigning champions after their victory in the last tournament in Qatar, while Portugal is among the teams vying to take that title from La Albiceleste.

Olise, who has been included in France’s 26-man squad for the World Cup, harbors his own aspirations following an outstanding season with Bayern Munich. The 24-year-old scored 22 goals and provided an impressive 31 assists across all competitions this season, securing three trophies.

As the World Cup approaches, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Olise was asked by FC Bayern Esports on Instagram to identify the best players from four different countries.

He selected teammates Harry Kane and Joshua Kimmich from England and Germany, respectively. When it came to Brazil, Olise remarked:

“I don’t know.”

Nevertheless, he confidently chose Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi for Spain and Argentina. However, when it was time to select the best player from the Portugal squad, Olise opted for Bruno Fernandes over Cristiano Ronaldo.

World Cup 2026: Olise lists best players in this year’s tournament

Galatasaray insider Haluk Yürekli has asserted that Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, will only depart from Galatasaray this summer under a specific condition.

He told the 343 Digital YouTube channel that the Nigeria international will leave solely if he expresses a desire to the club, emphasizing that the former Napoli player is regarded as untouchable by the Turkish Super Lig champions.

Following another impressive season in which he netted 22 goals and provided eight assists in 33 matches across all competitions, the former African Footballer of the Year has been rumored to be considering a summer move away from the Lions.

Among the clubs reported to be interested are Real Madrid, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain.

Osimhen concluded his association with Napoli last summer after Galatasaray activated his release clause of 75 million euros.

In light of interest from prominent European clubs, Yürekli indicated that Galatasaray is willing to demand a minimum of €150 million (approximately N239 billion in Nigerian currency) before engaging in any discussions with potential suitors.

In statements shared by habersarikirmizi, he remarked: “Galatasaray has no plans to sell Victor Osimhen under any circumstances, irrespective of the amounts involved.

“There exists only one scenario in which a departure could take place: if Osimhen directly informs Galatasaray of his wish to leave.

“Only then could this issue be addressed. In such an event, negotiations would commence at 150 million Euros.”

Osimhen’s contract with Galatasaray extends until the conclusion of the 2028-2029 season.

Turkey: Insider, Haluk Yürekli reveals only condition for Osimhen to leave Galatasaray

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Rangers International FC on winning the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title for a record ninth time. 

This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President in Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga.

The President congratulates the managers, players, and fans of the Enugu-based football club for finishing the last campaign at the top of the table with 68 points in 38 matches, ahead of their closest rival, Rivers United.

President Tinubu recalls the incredible run of Rangers in the 1970s and 1980s, when the club won multiple league and FA Cup titles, especially in 1975, when they reached the finals of the African Cup of Champions Clubs, and in 1977, when they won the African Cup Winners’ Cup.

“I must also congratulate Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on the victory of Rangers International FC. This victory is an obvious fruit of his administration’s investments in youth and sports in the state. I commend him. 

“As one of the oldest clubs in Nigeria, Rangers have produced some of the nation’s finest football players who went on to make the country proud on the global stage. I am proud of their achievement,” the President says.

President Tinubu also commends Rivers United for an excellent performance throughout the tournament and for demonstrating good sportsmanship.

He wishes both Rangers International FC and Rivers United the very best as they represent Nigeria in next season’s CAF Champions League. 

NPFL: I am proud — Tinubu reacts to Rangers FC’s major victory