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Manchester City manager, Enzo Maresca, is keen to sign two Chelsea players, Enzo Fernandez and Pedro Neto, for the Cityzens.

Maresca wants to reunite with Fernandez and Neto at Man City, having coached both players during his time at Chelsea.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Fernandez and Neto are both on Maresca’s radar this summer transfer window.

Maresca’s side are interested in Fernandez, but Chelsea’s £120 million valuation remains a major stumbling block.

Neto, on the other hand, could be viewed as a potential replacement for Savinho, who is set to leave the Etihad Stadium for Tottenham Hotspur.

The Portugal international joined Chelsea from Wolves in 2024, while Fernandez joined the Blues from Benfica in 2022.

EPL: Maresca to sign two Chelsea players for Man City

Shooting Stars have wrapped up the signing of Chikamso Okechukwu for the new campaign, DAILY POST reports.

Okechukwu signed a deal that will keep him with the Oluyole Warriors until 2028.

The defender makes a return to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, after a stint in Bahrain with Al Shabab club.

Okechukwu previously played for the nine-time NPFL champions Enyimba.

He won the NPFL title with the People’s Elephant during the 2022-23 season.

The defender is the latest arrival at the Ibadan club ahead of the new season.

Shooting Stars finished third in the NPFL last season, securing a place in the CAF Confederation Cup.

NPFL: Okechukwu joins Shooting Stars on two-year deal

Real Madrid have reportedly put two of its players up for sale amid the ongoing summer transfer window.

According to AS, the two players are Ferland Mendy and Raul Asencio.

Mendy’s injury record has encouraged the Los Blancos to make him available, while Asencio is also considered surplus to requirements.

The report added that Real Madrid have so far made little progress in finding buyers for the two players.

The LaLiga giants will now hope interest emerges before the summer transfer window deadline as they look to trim their squad under manager Jose Mourinho.

Transfer: Real Madrid put two players up for sale

Super Eagles defender, Sadiq Ismail is attracting interest from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kano Pillars.

Ismail is reported to have linked up with the Sai Masu Gida at their pre-season training camp in Katsina.

The right-back proved his quality with Remo Stars during their NPFL triumph in the 2024/ 2025 season.

Ismail won the Remo Stars’ Player of the Season award during that successful campaign.

His experience will be vital for Daniel Ogunmodede’s side next season.

The transfer is expected to be completed before the start of the new season.

NPFL: Super Eagles defender nears move to Kano Pillars

Nigeria will clash with South Africa in a 2027 Women’s World Cup play-off fixture on Thursday night.

Both teams have a second shot at qualifying for the tournament, after they were eliminate from the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Banyana Banyana lost 2–1 to hosts Morocco, while the Super Falcons suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat to Cameroon.

The kick-off for the match between the two rivals is 9pm West African time.

The winner will advance to a six-team preliminary round in the Inter-Confederation play-offs. From there, two teams will progress to a final play-off phase alongside four nations that receive direct byes.

DAILY POST will bring you live updates from the Super Falcons’ match against Cameroon.

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SOUTH AFRICA XI: Swart, K.Dhlamini, Gamede, Mbane, Magama, Jane, Motlhalo, Motau, Magaia, Donnelly, Kgatlana

NIGERIA XI: Nnadozie, Ohale, Demehin, Alozi, Oladipo, Abiodun, Echegini, Ajibade, Kanu, Oshoala, Ordega

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FIRST HALF: There are no goals between Nigeria and South Africa in the opening half.

HALF TIME. It remains 0-0 as the two teams go in for the interval.

SECOND HALF: Kgatlana gives Bayana Bayana the lead. South Africa lead 1-0.

A shot deflects into the net via Ucheibe. It’s now 2-0 to South Africa.

Nigeria have pulled one back from the penalty spot. 2-1.

FULL TIME: The Super Falcons have lost 2-1 to South Africa and will not be at the 2027 World Cup.

Nigeria vs South Africa: Live updates from 2027 Women’s World Cup play-off

The President of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, Patrice Motsepe, has warned that Gianni Infantino can only be removed through election.

CAF is one of the federations in support of Infantino continuing as FIFA boss.

UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF have accused the 56-year-old of “deception” following his failed plot to sell off stakes in the World Cup to investors.

They have demanded for his resignation, insisting that he should not stand for re-election in March next year.

But Motsepe, who is a FIFA vice president, has insisted that Infantino can only be taken out through due process.

“If anybody has got any problem against anybody, whether it’s Gianni, whether it is anybody else, follow the process, follow the FIFA process, simple as that,” Motsepe told Sky News.

“If you want to take him out, go for elections; let the 211 member associations decide.

“You’ve got to be very careful. There are elections taking place next year. Shouldn’t we allow that process to continue?”

CAF president, Motsepe explains how Infantino can be removed from FIFA

New AC Milan manager, Ruben Amorim, has put up at least three players in the squad for sale.

They include Fikayo Tomori, Christopher Nkunku and Youssouf Fofana.

Amorim’s decision was made after talks with chairman Gerry Cadinale.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X: “Fikayo Tomori has been included into AC Milan exit list today; he’s available on the market.

“Decision made following talks between Ruben Amorim and chairman Gerry Cardinale.

“After Fikayo Tomori and Youssouf Fofana, also Christopher Nkunku has been included among players available for sale by AC Milan.

“He’s been informed today by Rúben Amorim as Sky Sport reported.”

Transfer: Amorim puts up Tomori, two other AC Milan players for sale

Heaven Kilwa has completed a move from Aston Villa to Manchester City.

The 16-year-old has already completed paperwork with City and his transfer is in the process of being ratified.

This was confirmed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on X.

X wrote: “Manchester City have agreed deal for the Academy to sign 16 year old winger Heaven Kilwa from Aston Villa.

“Kilwa has already signed paperwork at #MCFC with PL 5 step process currently ongoing.”

Also, Arsenal have reached an agreement with England youth international striker Vincent Joseph to join the club from Liverpool.

An agreement is in place between Arsenal and Joseph.

The two clubs are currently discussing a fee settlement for the 16-year-old striker.

Transfer: Kilwa joins Man City as Arsenal sign Liverpool striker

France coach, Zinedine Zidane, has reunited with Fabien Barthez after he was named as the national team’s new goalkeeper coach.

Zidane was appointed as coach last month on a four-year deal, replacing Didier Deschamps, who led Les Bleus to the 2026 World Cup.

Both men played together when France won the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championship.

Barthez made 87 appearances for France and his last game was the 2006 World Cup final, where Zidane was sent off in extra time for headbutting Italy defender Marco Materazzi.

The 55-year-old played for Toulouse, Marseille, Manchester United and Monaco during his career.

Barthez joins Zidane’s France coaching staff

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman will wear the No. 11 shirt for Atletico Madrid in the 2026/27 season.

The Nigeria international joined the LaLiga giants from Serie A side Atalanta in January, and wore the No. 22 jersey during his first six months at the club.

Lookman has now taken over the No. 11 shirt previously worn by Argentina midfielder Thiago Almada, who recently completed a move to River Plate.

The 28-year-old is no stranger to the number, having worn the No. 11 shirt earlier during his stint with Atalanta.

Lookman enjoyed an impressive campaign with Atletico last season.

He registered nine goals, and four assists in 24 appearances across all competitions for the former Spanish champions.

LaLiga: Lookman takes Atletico Madrid’s no. 11 shirt