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Former Senegal international, Mbaye Diagne, has tipped Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen to break his long-standing Turkish Super Lig goalscoring record.

Diagne had set the record for the highest-scoring foreign player in a single Turkish Super Lig season.

He achieved the feat after scoring 30 goals during the 2018-2019 campaign for Kasımpaşa and Galatasaray, respectively.

Diagne netted 20 goals in 17 matches for Kasımpaşa in the first half of the season before adding another 10 goals in 12 appearances after his move to Galatasaray midway through the campaign.

Speaking about his record, Diagne insisted that he would only be comfortable seeing Osimhen surpass the milestone.

“I’m happy, very happy. I have scored a lot of goals. I’m also happy to be the top scorer here,” Diagne said as quoted by Turkish newspaper Vatan.

“Nobody has broken my goal record in the Super League. They probably won’t be able to. I could only accept it if my friend Osimhen broke it, but it is impossible for anyone else to break it.”

Osimhen has scored 15 Super Lig goals for Galatasaray this season, while his fellow Nigerian teammate Paul Onuachu has netted 22 goals.

Turkey: Impossible for anyone else – Diagne tips Osimhen to break his long-standing record

Nigeria’s Flamingos are intensifying preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Guinea.

Akeem Busari’s side arrived in Ikenne from Abuja on Sunday to continue their build-up towards the game.

The Flamingos will take on Lakeside Queens in a friendly at the practice pitch of the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Thursday.

DAILY POST recalls the team engaged in five friendlies during the first phase of their preparations in Abuja.

They are expected to play more friendlies before travelling to Conakry for the first leg on Sunday, 24 May.

The reverse fixture is scheduled for the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne one week later.

U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos intensify preparations for Guinea showdown 

Former France midfielder, Emmanuel Petit, has claimed only “a miracle” can see Chelsea beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final this weekend.

Petit, speaking with Boyle Sports, claimed the Blues wasted a lot of scoring chances as they lack a clinical edge.

On the other hand, he believes City are ruthless in front of goal.

He said, “I would say in a single game, a final, anything can happen. City won at Chelsea recently, and we saw only one team on the pitch. The question actually is, who cannot beat Chelsea?

“It seems that every single team can beat Chelsea, actually. So I don’t see why City, the way they play, the way they control the game, their players, the atmosphere, the environment, it’s totally different to Chelsea.

“So I don’t see why the players will probably react for this final when they didn’t do that for months now. We’ve been expecting them. So many times I’ve been frustrated about them because I was expecting a reaction, a proud reaction on the pitch all together.

“Forget about what you think or what you feel. Just do what you’ve been paid for. And they failed. All of them, they failed for weeks now. So Chelsea need a miracle. I will tell you it won’t happen because City are a better team in every way.”

FA Cup final: Petit predicts Chelsea vs Man City clash

Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has backed Jose Mourinho to do a good job if he returns as Real Madrid manager.

Ancelotti, in an interview with The Athletic, said the 63-year-old is the right man to restore order at the Bernabeu.

Mourinho is widely expected to leave Benfica this summer and rejoin Los Blancos.

Ancelotti, who famously won Real’s ‘La Decima’ Champions League crown after replacing Mourinho in 2013, said: “To be back at Real Madrid, I will be really happy for him.

“He can do a fantastic job, as he always did in all the clubs that he was at.”

LaLiga: Ancelotti speaks on Mourinho returning to Real Madrid

Manchester United have opened formal talks with interim manager Michael Carrick over getting the job on a permanent basis.

According to talkSPORT, Carrick is in a strong position to land the role ahead of next season.

The former United midfielder has received significant support from senior leadership ahead of an executive committee meeting this week.

The Red Devils insist nothing has been done yet, and that multiple names form part of their process.

But it is understood that the direction of travel is for Carrick, who replaced Ruben Amorim in January, to be named the preferred candidate for the role.

EPL: Man Utd take decision on Carrick becoming permanent manager

Spanish giants Real Madrid are the latest club to show interest in Nigerian youngster Zadok Yohanna, DAILY POST reports.

 Zadok has starred for AIK in the Swedish Allsvenskan this season.

The 18-year-old has registered two goals, and three assists in seven league appearances for 

José Riveiro’s side.

Several Bundesliga and Premier League clubs are also  reportedly pushing for the winger.

AIK will  demand a  record transfer fee to sell Zadok, according to reports.

He was signed by AIK from Ikon Allah Football Academy in Nigeria in 2025.

Transfer: Real Madrid join scramble for Nigerian youngster 

Plateau United technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, has urged his players to stay focused in their fight against relegation.

The Peace Boys suffered a 1-0 defeat to Nasarawa United at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday.

The defeat put Plateau United in a difficult position ahead of their final game of the season.

Plateau United will next be up against Kano Pillars in their season finale in Jos.

Ogunbote insisted that the team has to do everything possible to avoid relegation.

“Sometimes expectations are high and you don’t get it the way you wanted. The defeat against Nasarawa United was one of them,” Ogunbote told the club’s media.

“The defeat is a big setback. We just have to go back to work and ensure we avoid the drop.

“We will do our best as everybody has an equal chance going into the final day. We just have to go back and redefine our position in the league.”

Plateau United must win their game against Kano Pillars to secure their top-flight status.

NPFL: Ogunbote optimistic Plateau United will escape relegation

Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has promised that his team will put up a good performance in their final game of the season.

The Solid Miners have nothing left to fight for in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after missing out on a continental ticket.

The Lafia club will play for pride in their last game of the season against Barau FC at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.

“I am glad that my wards have improved tremendously from their first-leg clash, even though Plateau United gave us a fight for our money, but it was a great match,” Mangut told the club’s media.

“We will fight to the last phase of the league campaign.”

Nasarawa United currently occupy fifth position on the NPFL table with 56 points.

NPFL: Nasarawa United boss wants positive end to season 

Manchester United ace, Casemiro, has named former Wales international Gareth Bale as the most complete footballer apart from Cristiano Ronaldo.

The 34-year-old said Bale was quick and strong during his playing days as a professional footballer.

The Brazilian international, who played alongside Bale at the Los Blancos, made the remarks during a recent appearance on Rio Ferdinand Presents.

“Cristiano [Ronaldo] is from another world. Let’s take Ronaldo out of the conversation,” Casemiro said.

“Gareth Bale is the best and most complete. He attacks, defends, and scores headers.

“He is so quick, strong and unbelievable,” he further stated.

He’s strong, quick – Casemiro names most complete footballer apart from Ronaldo

Barcelona midfielder Gavi reportedly provoked Vinicius Junior during the El Clásico match against Real Madrid.

Hansi Flick and his team emerged victorious with a score of 2–0, securing the La Liga title following their triumph over their rivals at Camp Nou.

The clash between two of the world’s most prominent clubs featured numerous instances of players from both sides attempting to unsettle one another. This match was no exception, with Vinicius and Gavi engaged in a confrontation.

Gavi later stated that he would not take the incident to heart, emphasizing that whatever transpires on the field remains there.

Now, new footage of his tense exchange with Vinicius has surfaced.

A video circulating on X via Barca Universal suggests that Barcelona’s Gavi provoked Vinicius by asking about his Ballon d’Or.

The Real Madrid winger placed behind Rodri in 2024, despite contributing to his team’s La Liga and Champions League victories in the previous season.

Vinicius also declined to attend the Ballon d’Or ceremony after realizing he would not receive the award, with Real Madrid backing his decision.

In reference to his disappointment at not securing the prestigious individual accolade, Gavi reportedly asked Vinicius:

“Hey, where’s your Ballon d’Or?”

Vinicius replied, “What do you want, mate? I’m keeping my cool.”

The Barcelona midfielder then urged Vinicius to “shut up and play” and stop playing the fool.

Vinicius has scored 21 goals and provided 14 assists in 51 appearances this season.

Nevertheless, his contributions have come during a challenging campaign for Real Madrid, who have experienced two managerial changes and instances of teammates clashing with one another.

LaLiga: Where’s your Ballon d’Or, shut up and play – Gavi tells Vinicius Junior during confrontation