Sokoto United have added five new players to their squad for the new season.

The new players are Ime Clement Stephen, James Igboyi Joseph, Sule Ibrahim Mohammed, Ikechchukwu GodsPower and Okon Otop.

Otop and Mohammed moved from NNL clubs, Inter Lagos and DMD Maiduguri, respectively while Joseph joined from German club Hallbergmoos.

Stephen and Godspower teamed up with Sokoto United from non-league sides.

Sokoto United announced the new players signing on social media.

The players have all teamed up with the rest of their teammates in training for the new season.

Manchester United on Friday announced deal of three players.

The Red Devils disclosed this in a sperate statements on their website.

The players are Sekou Kone, Elyh Harrison and Sonny Aljofree.

Kone, a Malian midfielder, joined Man United from Guidars FC in his homeland.

Harrison, a goalkeeper, left Man United to join Chester on loan.

On his part, Aljofree joined League Two side Accrington Stanley on loan for the 2024/25 season.

The 19-year-old defender will gain valuable experience at the Wham Stadium.

South African Premier Soccer League club, Chippa United on Thursday announced goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has signed a contract extension.

Nwabali, according to the Chilli Boys, put pen to paper on a three-year contract.

Chippa United also announced that the shot-stopper will be their new captain.

“We are pleased to announce that Stanley Nwabali has signed an improved three-year contract with Chippa United FC,” reads a statement on the club’s official website.

“We are incredibly proud of Stanley’s dedication and commitment to the club. His leadership on and off the field has been exemplary, and we believe he is the right person to guide our team through the challenges ahead. With this being said Stanley will be our new team captain for the upcoming season. ”

The goaltender joined Chippa United from Nigeria Premier Football League side, Katsina United in 2022.

The 28-year-old quickly established himself as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper.

Nwabali caught the eye with his impressive performance for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.

Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has been offered a stunning €120million contract to join Al Ahli.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Saudi Arabian club are willing to pay Osimhen an annual salary of €30million for four years.

It is believed that negotiations are on between the two parties.

Officials from Al Ahli are expected to fly into Europe to meet wth Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, this week.

If the player says yes, the two clubs will try to agree on the transfer fee.

Osimhen has also been linked with Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, but the summer window is set to close by midnight on August 31.

However, the transfer window is open in Saudi Arabia until October 6.

Manchester United have completed the signing of highly-rated Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte in a deal worth up to €60 million.

An Italian transfer news expert, Fabrizio Romano, confirmed the transfer in an X post on Tuesday, declaring it a “done deal.”

“Manuel Ugarte to Manchester United, here we go! Deal sealed between clubs after personal terms agreed in July.

“€50m fixed fee plus €10m add-ons will be the final package.

“Ugarte will travel to Manchester as he ONLY wanted United… and United only wanted him. Done.”

This announcement came weeks after Super agent Jorge Mendes flew to England for discussions with Man Utd regarding the potential transfer of Ugarte.

The Red Devils have been in talks with Paris Saint-Germain all summer, as manager Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his midfield options before the new season begins.

Former England manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson, gave a touching message in his final public appearance prior to his death.

Eriksson passed away at the age of 76 on Monday.

The Swede died after battling with pancreatic cancer.

He was in charge of England’s ‘Golden Generation’ men’s football team from 2001 to 2006.

However, before his death, Eriksson revealed in January this year that he hope that football fans would remember him, adding that he had ‘best case a year’ to live.

“I hope you will remember me as a positive guy trying to do everything he could do,” Eriksson had said.

“Don’t be sorry, smile. Thank you for everything, coaches, players, the crowds, it’s been fantastic. Take care of yourself and take care of your life. And live it.”

Meanwhile, a new documentary about Eriksson’s life was released on Amazon Prime last Friday.

Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up on his plans for retirement from the Portugal national team.

Portugal boss, Martinez had recently insisted that the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus star is still very much part of his squad ahead of Euro Nations League.

Ronaldo said that all he thinks about at the moment is how to help the team, but admitted his retirement would be spontaneous and he won’t tell anyone beforehand.

Ronaldo said this in an exclusive interview with NOW, which is set to broadcast on Jornal as 9 later today.

“I am immensely proud to represent our colours, it is a dream. Therefore, when I leave the national team I will not tell anyone beforehand, it will be a very spontaneous decision on my part, but also a very well thought out one. Right now, what I want is to be able to help the team.”

The former Sporting CP man is arguably the greatest international player of all time, having forged an exceptional legacy for his national team.

A former England manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson, is dead.

Eriksson’s family confirmed his death on Monday in a terse statement.

“Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away,” the statement read.

“After a long illness, SGE died during the morning at home surrounded by family.”

The 76-year-old had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

At the beginning of 2024, the Swede revealed he only had a year to live “at best”.

During his career, Eriksson managed top European clubs like Benfica, Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria and Lazio.

Former Manchester United defender, Garry Neville, has given the credit to David Raya following Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday.

The Spaniard displayed an eye-catching performance against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Raya proved his worth as Mikel Arteta’s men came out on top at Villa and recorded a back to back victory in the Premier League.

Leandro Trossard came off the bench to put Arsenal in front in the 67th minute before Thomas Party put the icing on the cake 10 minutes later.

However, Arsenal could have been a goal down before the hour mark if not for some brilliant goalkeeping from Raya.

He kept out two attempts in quick succession in the 54th minute from Amadou Onana and Ollie Watkins.

Neville said on Sky Sports: “How Raya reacts, wow. He comes from nowhere.

Fellow journalist Nick Wright added: “Brilliant from Raya to get back up and deny Watkins from the rebound. The Villa striker can’t quite believe he’s not scored. Neither can the home fans around us in the press box.”

Neville concluded: “The moment of the match was the save from Raya.”

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has hailed the heroics of goalkeeper, David Raya following their 2-0 win at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.

Raya pulled off a stunning save to deny Ollie Watkins, as the Gunners went on to record their second win of the new campaign.

Nine minutes into the second half, with the scores still goalless, Amadou Onana’s shot deflected off Gabriel and hit the crossbar.

Watkins was the first to react, but four yards out and with a gaping goal to aim at, the England striker could only steer his diving header within the range of Raya.

It was a stunning recovery from Raya to get back to his feet and push away Watkins’ effort with a strong hand.

“When we had to rely on certain individuals we did, like the situation of David – that is an unbelievable save,” Arteta said.

“When we made the changes, the impact they had was tremendous. When the team starts to be equipped that way and starts to be able to navigate through different contexts in the match, it becomes a team that can win in every place. Today we showed that.”

World-famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has become the fastest to ever reach 30 million subscribers on YouTube.

Ronaldo’s YouTube channel, UR Cristiano, launched on Wednesday, August 21, became the fastest-growing channel in its history, with over one million subscribers in 90 minutes.

He currently has 30.1 million subscribers after its launch date.

The trending milestone leaves many industry experts and fans alike in awe.

Ronaldo’s online presence continues to dominate, with a staggering 112.6 million followers on X, 107 million on Facebook, and 636 million on Instagram.

Taofeek Malomo has announced his departure from Nigeria Premier Football League side, Shooting Stars.

Malomo made the announcement on his X account.

The Oluyole Warriors captain has joined Albania club KF Bylis on a two-year contract.

“It’s official now, I leave as a man having spent three Season with Shooting Stars,” he wrote on X.

“These have been 3 unbelievable years and it has been an honour to defend this Club and badge..

“It’s been an absolute privilege to represent this football Club, I never thought I’d even get close to Captain this side.

“To my managers who have all helped me to improve and develop, I’m proud of little I’ve given back in terms of the sacrifices, the dedication and the love over the years..

“To my wonderful teammates, it has been a pleasure sharing dressing room with you.

“The bond, love, beautiful memories and unforgettable moments we shared together will forever live in me. In you, I have found a family.”

Chelsea midfielder, Lesley Ugochukwu, is set to go on loan to Southampton.

According to The Athletic, it will be a season-long loan.

With Enzo Maresca inheriting a bloated squad, Ugochukwu will be sent out to get more playing time.

Ugochukwu signed for Chelsea last summer from Rennes for a £23.5m fee.

The 20-year-old made 13 appearances under Mauricio Pochettino last season.

However, Ugochukwu missed virtually the entire second half of the campaign with a hamstring injury.

He did return for the final few games of the campaign.

The presidency has ordered the NFF and the Sports Ministry to hands off the appointment of a new head coach for the Super Eagles, according to a new report.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is yet to make a pronouncement on the appointment of a new head coach for the Super Eagles who are three-time champions of Africa.

Since Finidi George’s resignation, the NFF’s technical director, Augustine Eguavoen has been tapped in to manage the Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda next month till someone else takes over the job permanently.

“The appointment of the new Super Eagles coach is now beyond the NFF and sports ministry,” a source in the NFF told Completesports.

”The presidency is now in control of the entire process and one can just hope they will take the right decision.”

“We don’t know whether they will consult the NFF or sports ministry before coming up with a final choice.”

The match referee to officiate Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup final between Real Madrid and Atalanta has been confirmed.

Switzerland’s Sandro Schärer has been appointed by UEFA as the referee to officiate the European Super Cup final at Warsaw’s Stadion Narodowy.

Real Madrid disclosed this in a post on their website on Monday.

It will be the second time the Swiss official has taken charge of a Real Madrid game.

The first Real Madrid match that Schärer officiated was the Champions League Group Stage back in 2022–23, as the Los Blancos defeated Celtic 3-0.

The kick-off time for Real Madrid vs Atalanta is 8 pm Nigerian time.

The hearing into Manchester City’s 115 alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules will begin in September, according to The Times.

This is around two months earlier than expected.

The date has been moved forward, because of City’s separate case against the Premier League. The verdict is set to be made public in the next two weeks.

The Citizens launched legal action in June, in a bid to get rid of the Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules.

They believe the rules, which were introduced in 2021, are unlawful and discriminatory.

Once that is concluded, the hearing into the alleged 115 breaches can begin.

This hearing is expected to take around 10 weeks, pending any further legal delays.

Members of the independent commission should deliver their verdict at the start of 2025.

After a storied career spanning over two decades, Portuguese football icon Pepe has officially announced his retirement from the sport.

The 41-year-old, who was widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world, hangs up his boots following a remarkable journey that saw him represent his country with distinction and achieve unparalleled success at the club level.

In a video posted on his Instagram page on Thursday, Pepe announced with a caption, “OBRIGADO.”

Pepe’s last game came at Euro 2024, where Portugal were defeated by France on penalties in the quarterfinals. He became the oldest player to appear at a European Championship finals tournament.”

Throughout his illustrious career, Pepe amassed an impressive tally of 141 appearances for the Portuguese national team, during which he helped his country clinch the European Championship in 2016.

At the club level, Pepe’s most notable tenure was his 10-year spell with Spanish giants Real Madrid, where he won an enviable haul of trophies, including three La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League crowns.

He also won two FIFA Club World Cups during his time at the Santiago Bernabeu.

In 2019, Pepe returned to his former club, Porto, where he continued to excel, winning four Primeira Liga titles across his two spells with the Portuguese powerhouse.

Real Madrid on Wednesday reacted to the death of their former player, Eduardo ‘Chato’ González.

The reigning UEFA Champions League holders expressed their condolences to González’s family over his death.

In a statement via its website, the Los Blancos said it regrets the passing of González, who died at the age of 80.

“Real Madrid C. F., its President and its Board of Directors profoundly regret the death of Eduardo ‘Chato’ González, who played for Real Madrid from 1966 to 1969.

“Real Madrid would like to express its condolences and its affection to his family, his teammates, his clubs and all his loved ones.

“Eduardo ‘Chato’ González has passed away at the age of 80. May he rest in peace,” Real Madrid’s statement read.

González won three LaLiga titles during his playing days.

He also coached for many years, managing numerous Spanish clubs.

Real Madrid on Wednesday reacted to the death of their former player, Eduardo ‘Chato’ González.

The reigning UEFA Champions League holders expressed their condolences to González’s family over his death.

In a statement via its website, the Los Blancos said it regrets the passing of González, who died at the age of 80.

“Real Madrid C. F., its President and its Board of Directors profoundly regret the death of Eduardo ‘Chato’ González, who played for Real Madrid from 1966 to 1969.

“Real Madrid would like to express its condolences and its affection to his family, his teammates, his clubs and all his loved ones.

“Eduardo ‘Chato’ González has passed away at the age of 80. May he rest in peace,” Real Madrid’s statement read.

González won three LaLiga titles during his playing days.

He also coached for many years, managing numerous Spanish clubs.