Man City Boss Downplays Trophy Chase Ahead of Newcastle Clash

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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has disclosed that the club is driven by performance not silverware, ahead of his side’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg away to Newcastle today.
The City manager told the club’s website it’s not about winning or not winning trophies, it’s about how the team grows up, how the team is better.
Recall that City dominated this competition early in Guardiola’s tenure, lifting the EFL Cup four times in five seasons, but has now lagged behind in recent times.

Nigeria Set for Morocco Clash After Algeria Victory

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The Super Eagles will depart Fès for Rabat today ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash with host nation Morocco.
The last-four encounter is scheduled for Wednesday at the Stade Moulay Hassan in Rabat.
Players and officials returned to Marrakech on Sunday following their 2–0 quarter-final victory over Algeria, the Desert Foxes.
After arriving, the team held a recovery session at the Saardienne Football Complex in Fès.
Éric Chelle’s side will hold their penultimate training session later tonight as preparations intensify for the decisive semi-final showdown.

BELLINGHAM IDENTIFIES FOUR REAL MADRID PLAYERS WHO MUST RAISE THEIR GAME.

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Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has highlighted four players who must rise to the occasion in Kylian Mbappé’s absence.
Speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s Supercopa de España clash with Atletico Madrid on Thursday, Bellingham noted that Mbappé missed the trip to Saudi Arabia due to a knee injury. He stressed that he, along with Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and Gonzalo García, will need to shoulder greater responsibility.
“It’s down to players like myself, Vini, Rodrygo, and Gonzalo to step up in the absence of Kylian’s huge influence,” Bellingham told Madrid Xtra. “We have to contribute not just with goals, but with our overall play. If we do that, there will be plenty of scoring opportunities for everyone.”
Mbappé has been Real Madrid’s standout performer this season, netting 29 goals and providing 3 assists in 24 appearances.

FORMER LEEDS UNITED AND TOTTENHAM MIDFIELDER TERRY YORATH DIES AT 75

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Terry Yorath, the former Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, has died at the age of 75 following a brief illness.
His family announced the passing on Thursday, paying tribute to him: “To most, he was a revered footballing hero, but to us, he was Dad—a quiet, kind, and gentle man. Our hearts are broken, but we take comfort in knowing he is reunited with our brother, Daniel.”
Yorath made a significant impact during his nine-year spell with Leeds United in the 1960s and 70s, making nearly 200 appearances and playing a pivotal role in the club’s 1974 First Division title triumph. He also made history as the first Welsh player to feature in a European Cup final in 1975.
On the international stage, Yorath earned 59 caps for Wales and later contributed to the national team as a coach, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Welsh and British football.

AFCON 2025: ALGERIA’S KEY MIDFIELDER DOUBTFUL AHEAD OF CLASH WITH NIGERIA’S SUPER EAGLES

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Algeria’s midfielder Ismaël Bennacer is a doubt for the Desert Foxes’ quarter-final clash against Nigeria’s Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports.
Bennacer was forced off in the second half of Algeria’s Round of 16 win over the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday and now faces a race against time to recover ahead of the showdown.
The 28-year-old is a key figure for Algeria, and his potential absence would be a major setback for coach Vladimir Petković’s side. Bennacer was also named Player of the Tournament at AFCON 2019.
The quarter-final clash between Algeria and Nigeria is scheduled to take place at Marrakesh Stadium on Saturday.

Arsenal Winger Saka Speaks Proudly of Yoruba Heritage Influence

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Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka, has spoken with pride about his Nigerian heritage, crediting the cultural values of his Yoruba parents for shaping his character and approach to life.

Born in London to Nigerian parents, Saka has consistently embraced his dual heritage, describing it as central to his personal values and worldview. In a recent interview, Saka reflected on the influence of his background, noting how the principles instilled by his parents continue to guide him on and off the pitch.

The winger credits many aspects of his discipline, humility, and professionalism to the traditional Nigerian values passed down by his parents, which he says remains central to his identity.Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka, has spoken with pride about his Nigerian heritage, crediting the cultural values of his Yoruba parents for shaping his character and approach to life.

Born in London to Nigerian parents, Saka has consistently embraced his dual heritage, describing it as central to his personal values and worldview. In a recent interview, Saka reflected on the influence of his background, noting how the principles instilled by his parents continue to guide him on and off the pitch.

The winger credits many aspects of his discipline, humility, and professionalism to the traditional Nigerian values passed down by his parents, which he says remains central to his identity.Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka, has spoken with pride about his Nigerian heritage, crediting the cultural values of his Yoruba parents for shaping his character and approach to life.

Born in London to Nigerian parents, Saka has consistently embraced his dual heritage, describing it as central to his personal values and worldview. In a recent interview, Saka reflected on the influence of his background, noting how the principles instilled by his parents continue to guide him on and off the pitch.

The winger credits many aspects of his discipline, humility, and professionalism to the traditional Nigerian values passed down by his parents, which he says remains central to his identity.

Nigeria Nudges Up to 38th in FIFA Table, Reflecting Strong Competitive Fixtures

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Nigeria has risen three places to 38th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking announced following a month in which the Super Eagles played two competitive fixtures.

The ranking update, which covers one hundred and forty-nine national-team outings worldwide since the previous release, reflects Nigeria’s 4–1 victory over Gabon and the 1–1 draw with the DR Congo, which ended in a 4–3 penalty defeat in the African playoff.

FIFA noted that moves in the table were driven by results across confederations and the conclusion of final qualifying fixtures for the 2026 World Cup.

CAF Awards 2025 Down to Salah vs. Hakimi as Reigning Winner Osimhen Returns for Injury Scan

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Victor Osimhen will be absent at this year’s CAF Awards in Rabat, Morocco, today, as he returns to Galatasaray for a scheduled MRI scan on the hamstring injury he picked up during international duty for Nigeria.

Osimhen, who won the award in 2023, is running for the award for the second time in his career.

This year, he is up against Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohammed Salah and Achraf Hakimi of PSG and Morocco.

The player is expected to undergo a scan that will determine the extent of the injury he suffered on Sunday.