Former England and Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has officially joined Brazilian club Sport Club Corinthians Paulista on a short-term deal until the end of the 2026 season.

The Brazilian side confirmed the move on March 6, 2026. The 33-year-old moved to Brazil after spending two years with South Korean side FC Seoul, where he revived his career and scored 16 goals during his period

The contract reportedly includes an automatic extension until the end of 2027 if certain performance targets are met. This move will allow him to unite with former Manchester United teammate Memphis Depay, who already plays for the Brazilian club.
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What jersey number will Lingard wear at Corinthians?

Lingard will wear the No. 77 shirt as he begins a new chapter in Brazil’s Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.

Corinthians see the move as an opportunity to add experience and creativity to their squad as they compete in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. Lingard’s arrival also reunites him with former United teammate Memphis Depay, who is currently part of the Corinthians squad.

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Players of the current WAFCON champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria, have reacted to the postponement of the 2026 edition of the tournament.

The decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to postpone the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has left the continent’s football community in a state of shock, with players and fans alike venting their frustrations over the abrupt change.

Originally scheduled to kick off in Morocco on March 17, the continental showpiece has been pushed back to a new window of July 25 – August 16, 2026. The shift, announced just days before the tournament was set to begin, was attributed by CAF to “unforeseen circumstances.”

For the participating teams, most of whom were already in the final stages of their preparations, the announcement feels less like a logistical adjustment and more like a significant setback.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria, who were deep in “tournament mode” following a two-match friendly series against Cameroon, are among those most affected. The sudden decamping of the squad and the return of players to their respective clubs has drawn sharp criticism from the team's leadership.

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade, who has been a vocal leader for the side, took to social media to voice her dismay. In a direct and widely shared message, she stated, “African women’s football deserves better.”

Her sentiment was echoed by teammate Rinsola Babajide, who did not mince words regarding the timing of the decision. Calling the situation “embarrassing,” Babajide highlighted the practical chaos that such last-minute changes create for professional athletes who must constantly align their club commitments, personal schedules, and international duties.

This frustration is compounded by a history of perceived inequality. Former captain Desire Oparanozie, a veteran of several WAFCON campaigns, pointed to the recurring pattern of disruptions that seem to plague the women’s game.

Reflecting on past cancellations and contrasting them with the consistent prioritisation of the men’s AFCON, she noted that players consistently “put their lives on hold” to prepare for these tournaments, only to see their efforts undermined by late-stage administrative indecision.

The uncertainty surrounding the host nation has added another layer of anxiety. While Morocco remains the official venue, reports of logistical challenges and the potential for South Africa to step in as a contingency host have fueled speculation and unease.

For the Super Falcons, who were building momentum and cohesion, the four-month wait until July presents a difficult challenge. The team must now reset, manage player fitness over a longer period, and navigate the uncertainty of a tournament calendar that has been suddenly and dramatically rewritten.

As the dust settles on the announcement, the overriding message from the players is clear: they are ready to compete, but they are tired of being treated as an afterthought in the broader landscape of African football.

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One of the best forward players in the Premier League João Pedro has written his name into the history book of Chelsea Football Club by equalling Didier Drogba's record.

Pedro reached the milestone in fewer matches, scoring his 16th goal in 38 appearances, while Drogba needed 41 games to reach the same number during his debut season. This achievement highlights the strong impact the 24-year-old has made since joining Chelsea during the 2025 summer window.

The Brazilian's recent performances including a hat-trick against Aston Villa have helped boost his numbers and establish him as one of Chelsea’s most dangerous attackers this season. The goals also underline the growing influence of Pedro in the squad as the club pushes for a strong finish to the campaign.

He has shown his versatility and clinical finishing, earning praise from fans and pundits alike. His ability to lead the line and contribute in key moments has helped Chelsea maintain momentum during a competitive campaign.

This is a great feat for Pedro for him matching a record held by Drogba, widely regarded as one of Chelsea’s greatest strikers. This means alot for Pedro as he could become a key figure at Stamford Bridge if his form continues.

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The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (Moroccan FA) has reportedly moved to appoint Andrés Iniesta as the sporting director of the Morocco national football team as part of a major restructuring of its football project.

The former FC Barcelona and Spain national football team midfielder has reached an agreement in principle to join Morocco’s technical leadership structure. The federation wants to use his experience at the highest level of football to strengthen the team’s sporting strategy and long-term development.

However, some outlets say the deal has not yet been fully finalized or officially announced, even though discussions are at an advanced stage. Iniesta has reportedly been offered a key role overseeing the national team’s football philosophy, recruitment, and development pathway.

The move is seen as part of Morocco’s broader ambition to elevate its football project after the country’s historic rise in world football and ahead of future global tournaments, including preparations linked to the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugual.

The potential appointment reflects Morocco’s ambition to further elevate its football project following its historic rise in international football and with an eye on major tournaments ahead, including the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which the country will co-host.

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Barcelona have taken a huge step toward sealing a permanent deal for Marcus Rashford from Manchester United ahead of the 2026 summer transfer window.

The English forward joined Barcelona on loan in July 2025, and the Spanish giants are now close to activating the purchase clause in the agreement. There are reports that the Catalan club are prepared to trigger the €30 million buy option included in the loan deal to keep Rashford permanently.

Barcelona have also reached personal terms with Rashford, with the forward agreeing to a three-year contract to stay at the club beyond this season. The England international is reportedly willing to take a significant wage cut to fit within La Liga’s financial regulations.

How many goals have Marcus Rashford scored for Barcelona?

He now has 23 goals and assists across all competitions for Barcelona this season, already surpassing the 19 he recorded with Aston Villa and Manchester United during the 2024/25 season.

The 28-year-old has bern fantastic since arriving in Spain, contributing goals and assists while adapting well to the system under manager Hansi Flick. Rashford's performance have convinced Barcelona that he should remain part of their long-term plan.

The move is now expected to be finalized once the remaining financial and regulatory details are completed meaning Rashford could soon make his exit from Manchester United permanent.

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According to reports Morocco will be getting a new head coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup and his name has now been revealed.

Walid Regragui has vacated his role as the head coach of the Morocco national team with immediate effect with a new marshal set to take over before the 2026 World Cup.

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) and the 50-year-old tactician reached a mutual agreement to terminate his contract this week, following a period of intense speculation that began after Morocco’s narrow defeat to Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.

While Regragui’s tenure will be forever defined by the historic 2022 World Cup semi-final run in Qatar, reports suggest "mental exhaustion" and a desire to return to European club football led to his decision to step down just months before the 2026 World Cup.

The federation has moved with clinical speed to identify a successor, with Mohamed Ouahbi emerging as the definitive choice to lead the Atlas Lions into the upcoming tournament in North America.

Ouahbi, a Belgian-Moroccan specialist who recently catapulted his stock by leading the Moroccan U-20 squad to a World Cup title in October 2025, is expected to be officially unveiled this Thursday.

To bolster his transition into the senior role, the FRMF is reportedly surrounding him with a high-caliber technical staff, including former Jose Mourinho assistant João Sacramento and Moroccan legend Youssouf Hadji.

With high-profile friendlies against Ecuador and Paraguay scheduled for late March, Ouahbi faces an immediate baptism of fire to stabilize a squad that is also navigating the recent international retirement of long-time captain Romain Saïss.

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed that the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has been rescheduled.

CAF announced the change of date on Thursday, 5 March 2026, explaining that the change was made after consultations with FIFA and other key stakeholders involved in organising the competition. The governing body confirmed that it was necessary to ensure the successful staging of Africa’s flagship women’s football tournament.

In its statement, CAF said the new dates were agreed upon “in light of certain unforeseen circumstances”while assuring fans and teams that preparations for the tournament are ongoing and progressing well.

CAF confirmed that the tournament, which was initially set to take place from 17 March to 3 April 2026, will now be held from 25 July to 16 August 2026 in Morocco

its statement, CAF said the new dates were agreed upon “in light of certain unforeseen circumstances”, while assuring fans and teams that preparations for the tournament are ongoing and progressing well.
The 2026 edition will be the 16th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and will feature 16 teams, with Nigeria’s Super Falcons defending their title after winning the previous edition.

The tournament will also serve as part of Africa’s qualification pathway for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Braz

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The Premier League have released a shortlist of the best manager for the February 2026 after they led their team to an impressive run with the month in review.

Who are the nominees for Premier League manager of the month?

(1) Keith Andrews (Brentford)

Brentford boosted their European qualification prospects by taking 10 points from a possible 15 in February. The Bees began the month with back-to-back away victories against Aston Villa and Newcastle United, before coming from behind to earn a point against league leaders Arsenal at the Gtech Community Stadium.

(2) Michael Carrick (Man Utd)

The Manchester United manager has been nominated for the second successive month, the reigning Manager of the Month continues to lead Man Utd’s resurgence. Carrick carried on where he left off in January by beginning February with successive home wins over Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur. Man Utd's unbeaten run was extended further with a 1-1 draw at West Ham United before they returned to winning ways against Everton.

(3) Pep Guardiola (Man City)

Man City enjoyed an unbeaten February, winning four and drawing one of their five league games. City's month began with disappointment as they ceded a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Spurs. However, they recovered impressively to win four games on the spin, triumphing against Liverpool at Anfield before winning successive home games against Fulham and Newcastle and seeing the month out with another three points at Leeds United.

(4)Arne Slot (Liverpool)

Liverpool were beaten in agonising fashion in their first game of the month, conceding two late goals in a 2-1 defeat to Man City. However, they followed that with three successive victories, beating both Sunderland and Nottingham Forest on the road by a 1-0 scoreline before winning 5-2 against West Ham at Anfield.

The winner of the award will be announced on Friday, March 13, 2026.

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What do Tems and Bukayo Saka have in common? Apparently, a studio session at Abbey Road and something that is landing very soon.

Arsenal shared a video of the two at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London with just two words as a caption — “Landing soon” — and that was all it took for the internet to completely unravel. A footballer and one of Nigeria’s biggest music exports, together in the same room where The Beatles once recorded, working on something nobody saw coming. We have questions, and we suspect the answers are going to be very good.

The video opens with Tems in the recording booth, hair in long voluminous curls, dressed in a dark oversized zip-up fleece jacket with a yellow graphic pattern over a lime-green top. She moves through the studio with the ease of someone who has spent a lot of time in rooms like this, warmly greeting her collaborators and welcoming them into the space. Saka showed up in the Arsenal Terrace Icons Track Top in deep burgundy with white Adidas three-stripes running down the sleeves and the Arsenal crest sitting on the chest.

The clip captures the early moments of what looks like a proper creative session — a musician’s hands moving across an M-Audio keyboard, audio cables spread across a red patterned rug. Tems sets the tone from the start, asking Bukayo, “I’m pressing record now. Are you ready?” before turning to the room and delivering: “Welcome to Abbey Road. Where the magic really happens. Let’s try something out.”

The comments came in fast and they came in loud. “The Trophy song is getting ready.” “We are so here for this!!” “Tems and Arsenal. Oh God.” Nobody is pretending to be patient about this, and we do not blame them one bit.

Whatever is coming, it is coming soon. And we will be right here waiting.

 

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Remember when Tiwa Savage gave us “You4Me” earlier this year and it instantly felt different? Not just a new single vibe — but like something bigger was coming? And then she released “On The Low” with Skepta, and yeah, at that point, the signs were loud.

Well, she finally said what we were all hoping for. Tiwa’s new album “This One is Personal” is officially on the way. Mark your calendars for August 29 because we’re getting 15 new tracks.

She made the announcement on Instagram with a photo that looks like something out of a fairytale-slash-retro dream. Tiwa is sitting on a beautiful tall stack of pastel and jewel-toned mattresses, holding a silver boombox. The vibe is Afro princess meets vintage nostalgia. It’s theatrical in the quietest, most thoughtful way.

She revealed that the album was two years in the making. It was recorded in multiple cities — Nashville, Lagos, Malibu, San Francisco, London — and is full of real emotions and real-life stories. “Some of these records were born out of pain and very dark times,” she wrote. “But every single song… is something I went through.”

She even called the album a “chunk of my heart” and says she excited, nervous, a bit scared but immensely grateful.

 

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In a new revelation it has been confirmed that former Barcelona president has been linked to a negative PR campaign against Pep Guardiola.

Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has found himself at the center of damaging new revelations in the ongoing 'Barçagate' scandal.

According to goal.com the police investigators have uncovered WhatsApp conversations that directly implicate the former Barcelona president in orchestrating a covert social media campaign targeting his critics, including Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.

The evidence suggests Bartomeu personally oversaw operations run by Nicestream, a contracted company that Barcelona employed during his presidency.

This campaign was allegedly designed to manipulate online discourse and boost Bartomeu's standing ahead of the 2021 presidential elections through systematic attacks on his rivals.

According to police findings reported by El Pais, Bartomeu stands accused of concealing contractual arrangements, hiding commission payments, and intentionally withholding crucial documents from external auditors.

When investigators examined his electronic devices, they discovered more than 130 Nicestream reports, yet only a small portion of these were ever shared with Price Waterhouse Coopers, the auditing firm tasked with investigating the club after the scandal first emerged in 2020.

The withheld reports allegedly contained evidence of targeted smear campaigns against prominent figures including Joan Laporta, Víctor Font, and Guardiola.

These operations were conducted through an extensive network of at least 226 fake social media profiles, which police say were used to attack critics while simultaneously promoting favorable content about Bartomeu's associates, particularly former president Sandro Rosell.

The financial structure of this operation appears equally questionable. Investigators believe the campaign was funded through deliberately fragmented contracts totaling over €2.3 million, structured specifically to avoid detection by Barcelona's internal oversight mechanisms.

Police documents indicate that Bartomeu maintained direct involvement in the operation, receiving regular updates from his adviser Jaume Masferrer and personally requesting modifications to content and imagery.

Despite Bartomeu's continued denials of wrongdoing, the recovered communications paint a picture of active supervision and subsequent obstruction efforts.

When auditors demanded complete transparency during their investigation, Bartomeu reportedly resisted, stating that the audit was commissioned by the board and that only the board would determine what findings became public.

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Here are all the fixtures to be played in the group or league stage of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League.

The UEFA Champions League 2025/2026 season is officially underway, with the draw for the new 36-team league phase completed. Europe’s elite have learned their fate, and fans can already circle some mouthwatering clashes on the calendar.

This campaign marks the second year of UEFA’s revamped format: every team plays eight different opponents, four at home and four away. The top eight teams will qualify directly for the Round of 16, while those placed 9th to 24th must battle through a playoff.

When is the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League starting?

The UEFA Champions League will kick off in September 2025. Here is a full breakdown of the match days:

• Matchday 1: September 16 -18, 2025
• Matchday 2: September 30 - October 1, 2025
• Matchday 3: October 21 - 22, 2025
• Matchday 4: November 4-5, 2025
• Matchday 5: November 25-26, 2025
• Matchday 6: December 9-10, 2025
• Matchday 7: January 20-21, 2026
• Matchday 8: January 28, 2026

Champions League 2025/2026 League phase table

Champions League 2025/2026 League Phase result or scores

Here are the scores or results of fixtures played so far in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League:

• PSV 1-3 Union Saint-Gilloise
• Juventus 4-4 Borussia Dortmund
• Real Madrid 2-1 Marseille
• Benfica 2-3 Qarabag
• Tottenham 1-0 Villarreal

Champions League 2025/26 League Phase Fixtures

Here are all the fixtures to be played in the league or group stage of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League:

Matchday One:

Matchday Two

Matchday Three

Matchday Four

Matchday Five

Matchday Six

Matchday Seven

Matchday Eight

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Jose Mourinho could be back on the dugout of Benfica as the club’s head coach just a few weeks after he was sacked by Fernabache.

Reports from various sports outlets confirmed that Benfica and Jose Mourinho are in talks following the termination of Bruno Lage's contract at the club. The former Manchester United and Chelsea manager was in charge of Benfica between September and December 2000.

This was Benfica's first loss of the season after they blew a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Qarabag. Benfica president Rui Costa confirmed Lage had been dismissed in a press conference following the loss.

He said,

"I believe this is the time for a change, precisely to avoid compromising the season, and, consequently, the coach who comes in must be a winning coach. A coach representing a club of this size must be one with the ability to bring this team to the levels we demand and give us the titles we desire."

If the deal is completed, Mourinho would face his former club Chelsea later this month, with Benfica visiting Stamford Bridge on September 30 in the Champions League. Mourinho first taste of success in Europe came in Portugal when he was in charge of Porto, winning the UEFA Cup in 2003 and the Champions League in 2004.

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Here’s why Nicolas Jackson can play in the Bayern Munich vs Chelsea Champions League fixture, even though he is on loan.

Chelsea begin their UEFA Champions League campaign with a trip to Bayern on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

A common debate in football is whether loan players should be allowed to play against their parent clubs.

In Nicolas Jackson’s case, UEFA’s stance is clear. The rules state that clubs cannot exercise “any influence whatsoever over the players that another club may [or may not] field in a match.”

This means Jackson is eligible for the German Bundesliga side in the Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea fixture in the Champions League, as UEFA regulations do not permit clauses preventing loanees from playing against their parent sides in European competitions.

Nicolas Jackson’s loan switch from Chelsea to Bayern Munich was one of the most dramatic moves of the transfer window. The deal, valued at around €16 million for the season-long loan, came after tense negotiations between the two clubs.

Chelsea initially hesitated, concerned about losing depth in their forward line following the injury sustained by Liam Delap, but Bayern’s persistence and Jackson’s own willingness to test himself in Germany eventually sealed the agreement.

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Real Madrid have released an official statement on Trent Alexander-Arnold's injury which he suffered in the UEFA Champions League game against Olympique Marseille.

The England international was substituted within the first five minutes of the game after he held his left leg, which saw him substituted for Dani Carvajal, who was later issued a red card.

The statement read,

"Following tests carried out today by Danithe Real Madrid Medical Services on our player, Trent Alexander-Arnold, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg. Further updates will follow."

Dani Carvajal is expected to replace Trent but there is a possibility that he will be rotated. Players like Asencio or even Fede Valverde could now be Carvajal’s backup for that right-back spot until Trent comes back.

How long will Trent Alexander-Arnold be out for?

Real Madrid did not confirm how long Trent Alexander-Arnold will be unavailable. However, he could be out for a minimum of three weeks and a maximum of two to three months.

However, the good news fot Real Madrid is that they secured all three points starting their Champions League campaign with a victory courtesy of a brace from Kylian Mbappe.

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The head coach of Chelsea, Enzo Maresca, has spoken ahead of his first UEFA Champions League game of his managerial career as his team faces Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

The Italian was speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of the game against the Bundesliga Champions. He spoke about the strength of Bayern Munich and also discussed Nicolas Jackson, who joined the club on loan during the summer transfer window of 2025.

He was asked what to expect from his team against Bayern.

"We try every game, even against Brentford, with our best 11. Game by game you manage different problems. Last game Cole wasn't fit to play 90 minutes, players like Estevao were out. Tomorrow we will try to put our best 11."

What did Maresca say about Nicolas Jackson?

He said,

"I said the other day, I'm grateful, thankful to Nico [Nicolas Jackson] because if we achieved what we achieved last year, it's because of all the players including Nicolas. I text him after he left the club telling him thanks for last season, wishing him all the best. He's a good guy, was working well. Nicolas Jackson left because] we bought two striker - Liam Delap and Joao Pedro. I think two is enough. Me with Nico [Nicolas Jackson]? Personally, I didn't have any kind of problem with Nico and I don't. He's a good guy, good professional who worked well with us."

He continued,

"There can be a small advantage [with Nicolas Jackson being in the Bayern Munich team after playing at #Chelsea], he [Vincent Kompany] can ask Nico how we work and play. He was with us for an entire season so knows how we approach games but at the end we will see."

Maresca will hope that Chelsea begins their Champions League career with a victory against Bayern following the disappointing result against Brentford.

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Recent reports indicate that Aaron Ramsdale is expected to make his return to the Premier League.

In a significant development ahead of the new Premier League season, Aaron Ramsdale has reportedly given the green light to a move to Newcastle United, marking what could be a pivotal shift in his career.

An official bid has been sent to Southampton, where Ramsdale is currently on loan, and negotiations are now underway.

According to sources close to the deal, Newcastle’s proposal includes a high loan fee, with the club prepared to cover Ramsdale’s full salary, along with a buy option clause that could secure the goalkeeper on a permanent basis.

Southampton following their exit from the Premier League are said to be open to accepting the offer, but they are currently pushing for a higher financial package before giving the final go-ahead.

Discussions remain active and a deal is expected to materialize in the coming days, barring any last-minute changes.

Ramsdale, who has found limited playing time at Arsenal and was loaned out for regular action, sees the Newcastle opportunity as a fresh start, particularly with the Magpies looking to bolster their squad for both domestic and potential European challenges.

Should the deal go through, Ramsdale will join Eddie Howe’s side as a key option between the posts, adding depth, Premier League experience, and renewed competition in goal with the departure of James Trafford to Man City eminent.

All eyes now turn to Southampton’s response as the transfer window continues to heat up

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rewarded the Super Falcons of Nigeria memorably following their triumph at the just concluded 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations ( WAFCON).

The Nigerian President rewarded the country's senior Women's team after they paid him a visit at the Presidential Villa on Monday, July 28, 2025. According to reports, President Tinubu appreciated the players and coaching crew for their efforts and etching their name into history for winning their 10th Africa Cup of Nations

What did President Tinubu gift the Super Falcons of Nigeria?

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confers National Honours of Officer of the Order of Niger and 3-bedroom apartments each and a cash award of $100,000 each to the 24 players and $50,000 each to the technical team for all the members of the Technical Committee.

This is in addition to the one million dollars that they received from the Confederation of African Football ( CAF).

The match started disastrously for Nigeria. The Moroccans, fired up by a roaring home crowd, took a commanding 2–0 lead before halftime, courtesy of strikes from captain Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaâ Mssoudy.

Esther Okoronkwo sparked Nigeria's revival with a calm penalty. In the 71st minute, Folashade Ijamilusi made it 2–2 with a clinical finish. And then, in the 88th minute, substitute Jennifer Echegini sent Nigerian fans into a frenzy with the winning goal—a composed strike that sealed the Falcons' most remarkable WAFCON final ever.

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Former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is reportedly set for a return to the Premier League to join newly promoted side Sunderland ahead of the 2025/26 football season.

Several news outlets confirmed the story of the midfielder leaving Bayer Leverkusen on Monday, July 28, 2025. According to the reports, the German club are willing to let go of Granit Xhaka despite having three years left on his current contract.

Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed on his official social media account that Sunderland have agreed to pay £20 million for the midfielder. Xhaka has also agreed to a three-year deal which will see him remain with the Saints at least until the summer of 2028.

The Swiss international left Arsenal during the 2023 summer transfer window to join Bayer Leverkusen winning the Bundesliga title by knocking off Bayern Munich. He was instrumental to Xabi Alonso during the 2023/24 Bundesliga season which saw them win the league that season.

How many goals has Granit Xhaka scored for Bayer Leverkusen?

Granit Xhaka has scored 6 goals in 99 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen across all competitions since joining in July 2023.

He will be remembered by Leverkusen supporters for scoring the only goal in the DFB‑Pokal final on 25 May 2024, with the victory over Kaiserslautern to complete a historic double for the Club.

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