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Manchester United has officially parted ways with manager Erik ten Hag after a turbulent start to the season left the team languishing in 14th place in the Premier League.

The decision to relieve ten Hag of his duties comes on the heels of United’s 2-1 loss to West Ham, where a last-minute penalty converted by Jarrod Bowen sealed the club's fate.

Gary Neville Foresees Ten Hag’s Departure

Gary Neville, among others, had predicted this outcome, citing a lack of cohesion, underwhelming results, and the mounting pressure at Old Trafford.Following United’s loss to West Ham, former club icon Gary Neville did not hold back on his Sky Sports podcast, expressing concerns about ten Hag’s position at the club.

“It’s getting to the point where the pressure will become unbearable,” Neville noted, adding, The results, the lack of goals, lack of performances are stacking up week after week.”

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Nigeria's Super Eagles have been named winners of the AFCONQ2025 clash against Libya after the 20-hour hostage situation.
Nigeria's Super Eagles have been declared winners of their AFCON 2025 qualifying match against Libya, following a tumultuous 20-hour hostage situation at Al-Abraq Airport.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the decision on October 23, 2024, after the Libya Football Federation was found to have breached multiple regulations regarding the treatment of the Nigerian team.

The match, originally scheduled for October 15 in Benghazi, was marred by significant logistical issues. The Nigerian squad's flight was diverted without warning, forcing them to land at an airport far from their intended destination.

Upon arrival, they were held for nearly a full day without adequate food or water, leading to widespread outrage and condemnation from Nigerian officials and fans alike.

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'3 points and 3 goals' - Nigeria Super Eagles WIN as CAF slaps Libya with HUGE fine after 'hostage' situation

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The Paraguayan swimmer known for her sexy looks promised fans they will not regret subscribing to her new venture.

Luana Alonso, the former Paraguayan Olympian known for her stunning looks, is making headlines once again, but this time it's not for her swimming achievements.

After a controversial stint at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, where she failed to advance past the heats in the women's 100m butterfly and was reportedly kicked out of the Olympic Village for creating an "inappropriate atmosphere," Alonso has joined a growing list of athletes venturing into the world of adult content.

According to AOL, the 20-year-old retired swimmer created an OnlyFans profile.

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The Nigerian billionaire has halted plans to buy the Premier League club and will continue cheering the Gunners from the sidelines.

Africa's richest man and CEO of the Dangote Group, Alh. Aliko Dangote, has publicly shelved his ambitions to purchase Premier League club Arsenal.

In a candid interview with Bloomberg, Dangote expressed regret over not acquiring one of the richest clubs in England, when its valuation was approximately $2 billion.

With Arsenal's recent successes and growing financial stature—now valued at around $2.6 billion—Dangote acknowledges the shift in circumstances that has rendered his dream unattainable.

"I think that time has passed," he remarked, emphasizing the importance of his current investments, particularly in his refinery project.

“The last time when we had this interview, I told you as soon as I finish with the refinery, I am going to try and buy Arsenal.

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Former Nigeria international Femi Opabunmi was forced to retire in 2006 after being touted as one of the most promising players of the Super Eagles team.

Former Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Femi Opabunmi, recently narrated how he went from grace to grass.

Opabunmi, 39, played for boys’ clubs like Greater Tomorrow, Young Star, and Cocoa Research before moving to Europe, where he had stints with clubs like Grasshoppers Zürich (Switzerland), Hapoel Be'er Sheva in Israel, and Chamois Niortais in France.

However, he retired from football in 2006 due to serious glaucoma and is now totally blind in the right eye.

I tried to kill myself - Ex-Super Eagles star Femi Opabunmi recalls how he went broke
Opabunmi has now opened up on the challenges he experienced as a professional footballer.

In an exclusive interview with Vanguard, Opabunmi introduced himself as one of the players who helped Nigeria win the African U-17 Championships in 2001

He was also featured for the Super Eagles at the 2002 FIFA World Cup playing against England in the last group stage match - becoming the 3rd youngest player to ever play in the World Cup finals after Norman Whiteside and Samuel Eto'o.

However, since then, he has not been called up again for the national team.

‘My own situation cost me a lot [of millions], not 30, 40! But I thank God I’m still alive..even though I went totally broke, even to see one naira is very difficult..it got to a stage I wanted to kill myself, but I appreciate God. God restored my eyes and I can see again in life - that’s a great achievement,’ an emotional Opabunmi admitted.

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The Super Eagles striker's move to Galatasaray in Turkey has not gone down with one Chelsea legend; he believes Osimhen followed his wallet, not his heart.

Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola has expressed disappointment with Victor Osimhen's transfer from Napoli to Galatasaray.

The former Italian striker played for Chelsea from 1996 to 2003, after which no player wore his number 25 shirt until Moisés Caicedo was granted permission by Zola to wear it 20 years later in 2023.

Zola scored 80 goals (59 in the EPL) and provided 38 assists in 312 matches across all competitions. In 2003, he was voted the club's greatest-ever player by fans, receiving 60% of the vote.

The Italian was appointed assistant first-team coach to Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea but left the club on 4 July 2019 following Frank Lampard's appointment as head coach.

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Madueke assisted Harry Kane in scoring his second goal during his 100th cap for England.

Chelsea winger Noni Madueke is no longer eligible to represent Nigeria after making his debut for England against Finland on Tuesday night.

Madueke's England debut ends Nigeria's Eligibility

Chukwunonso Tristan "Noni" Madueke, who was included in England's squad for the Nations League fixtures against Ireland and Finland, came on as a substitute in the 66th minute of the match against Finland.

Madueke replaced Arsenal's Bukayo Saka in the second half in London, making an immediate impact by assisting Harry Kane in scoring his second goal during Kane's 100th cap for England.

After receiving the ball from Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold on the right, Madueke cut it back to Kane, who expertly finished to secure the victory for the Three Lions.

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Austin Eguavoen's Super Eagles failed to string wins together as they were held to draw by Rwanda.

The toothless Super Eagles side were held to a disappointing goalless draw by Rwanda, as they failed to build on their exciting result against Benin Republic.

Following the 3-0 victory against the Cheetahs in Uyo, Austin Eguavoen's men travelled to Kigali for the second match of their AFCON qualifying campaign. While the Super Eagles showed their super individual quality in bits spread across the game, they failed to do enough to score against a well-structured Rwandan side.

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Here are the top 10 highest-ranked Nigerian footballers in Ballon d'Or history: https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/ballon-dor-top-10-highest-ranked-nigerian-footballers-in-history-2024090514101178172

Nine Nigerians have been nominated for the Ballon d’Or award since its inception. We take a look at how high each of these Nigerian footballers have finished in the rankings.

Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award after leading Atalanta to the Europa League title last season while becoming the first player to score a hat-trick in a one-legged European final.


Nigeria has produced a plethora of talented players who have made significant strides on the global stage, and they have been recognised with nominations and awards in different categories.

Pulse Sports compiled a list of Nigerians who have been nominated for the Ballon d'Or, with Lookman being the ninth Nigerian to have made the list.

However, we take a look at how these players have ranked in the years they were nominated, from best to worst.

Here are the top 10 highest-ranked Nigerian footballers in Ballon d'Or history: https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/ballon-dor-top-10-highest-ranked-nigerian-footballers-in-history-2024090514101178172

Victor Osimhen is Nigeria’s highest-earning footballer right now, but it did not just happen overnight. Here is how the striker grew his salary earnings over the last seven years.

Osimhen has taken the football world by storm and has seen his salary skyrocket in recent years as his career advanced.

His journey from a promising talent in Nigeria to a sought-after star in Europe is a result of sheer hard work and dedication to improving his craft.

The Super Eagles forward has been a subject of the summer’s biggest transfer debacle. Chelsea failed to land the striker after proposing a wage cut, which he rejected.

While the proposed move to Al Ahli would have significantly increased his earnings, Napoli reportedly frustrated the move.

Turkish club Galatasaray eventually got Osimhen on a season-long loan and are expected to cover around €9/10m of his salary.

Pulse Sports takes a look at Osimhen’s journey and how his salary increased over the years.

Early Career and Wolfsburg: €4,231 per week/€220,000 per year


Osimhen's footballing journey began in Nigeria, where he honed his skills at Ultimate Strikers Academy. His performances caught the attention of European scouts, and in 2017, he signed a three-year contract with German Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg.

His weekly wage was ₦7.5 million, while his gross earnings yearly was about ₦390 million.

Per Capology, Osimhen’s adjusted earnings at Wolfsburg based on the value of money in the current year was €250,454 per year (₦444,466,830).

Charleroi: €3,654 per week/€190,000 per year

After struggling to find consistent playing time at Wolfsburg, Osimhen was initially loaned to Belgian club Charleroi in 2018. His performances in Belgium were impressive, and the club signed him on a permanent basis.

However, he took a paycut when he joined Charleroi, as his weekly wage dropped to just over ₦6 million, while his gross earnings yearly dropped to ₦337 million.

However, according to Capology, his adjusted gross earnings at Charleroi based on the value of money in the current year was €214,897 (₦381,227,278).

Lille: €25,000 per week/€1,300,000 per year

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10 Greatest Finishers in Football History: https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-henry-to-muller-top-10-goal-scoring-legends-in-football-history-ranked-2024090311103830966

From legends of the past to modern-day icons, these are the top 10 finishers in football history, ranked by their prowess in front of goal.

In the world of football, few qualities are as revered as the ability to consistently find the back of the net. Strikers who can convert chances into goals are the linchpins of their teams, often turning the tide of a match with a single touch.

Throughout the history of the sport, there have been players who have elevated the art of finishing to a near-perfect science, scoring goals with an ease that leaves fans and opponents alike in awe.

This list pays homage to the greatest finishers football has ever seen players who possessed not just a natural instinct for goal-scoring, but the skill, precision, and consistency to do so at the highest levels.

10 Greatest Finishers in Football History: https://www.pulsesports.ng/football/story/from-henry-to-muller-top-10-goal-scoring-legends-in-football-history-ranked-2024090311103830966

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Napoli striker Victor Osimhen reportedly negotiated his loan move to Galatasaray without the help of his agent Roberto Calenda.

Victor Osimhen appears to be fed up with the incompetence around him as the Super Eagles star reportedly negotiated his loan move to Galatasaray without the help of his agent Roberto Calenda.

Osimhen was expected to leave Napoli on deadline day, with Al Ahli and Chelsea attempting to push through deals that ultimately fell through.

Calenda was heavily criticised on social media for screwing up the deals, with many fans blaming him for Osimhen remaining at the club beyond the deadline.

Osimhen negotiates Galatasaray deal without agent

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Napoli striker Victor Osimhen reportedly negotiated his loan move to Galatasaray without the help of his agent Roberto Calenda.
Victor Osimhen appears to be fed up with the incompetence around him as the Super Eagles star reportedly negotiated his loan move to Galatasaray without the help of his agent Roberto Calenda.


Osimhen was expected to leave Napoli on deadline day, with Al Ahli and Chelsea attempting to push through deals that ultimately fell through.

Calenda was heavily criticised on social media for screwing up the deals, with many fans blaming him for Osimhen remaining at the club beyond the deadline.


Osimhen negotiates Galatasaray deal without agent


According to Il Mattino (via TMW), Osimhen stopped trusting people around him after the situation on deadline day and decided to take matters into his own hands, using the help of Turkish intermediary George Gardi.

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Players and officials are expected to arrive in Uyo today to commence preparation for the AFCON qualifiers.

Ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have opened camp on Monday, October 2nd, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed that technical director, Austin Eguaveon will lead the Super Eagles as the interim coach after the NFF’s negotiations with Bruno Labbadia fell through.

The camp will see the arrival of the 23 invited players who will prepare for the AFCON qualifiers against the Benin Republic scheduled for September 7th at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.

Three days later, Nigeria will travel to Kigali for a date with the Amavubi (the Wasps) of Rwanda.

The match against Benin Republic holds significance for some players who are seeking revenge for the narrow 2-1 defeat Nigeria suffered against Benin Republic in the World Cup qualifiers earlier this year.

Players like Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Moses Simon have expressed their determination to secure a win this time around, highlighting their impressive form for their respective clubs.

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen Profile, Age, Salary, Net Worth, Wife, House, Cars, Pictures, Latest News, Transfer News.


Victor Osimhen Background

Victor Osimhen is a 25-year-old Nigerian footballer that plays as a striker for Italian Serie A side Napoli at the club level and the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the international level.

The Nigerian international is known for his pace, work rate, prolific goalscoring and aerial abilities.

After being noticed for his performances at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup, Victor Osimhen was scouted by German club VfL Wolfsburg, who gave him his first professional contract in January 2017.

Since then, Victor Osimhen has played for some top clubs in Europe including four-time Ligue 1 champions Lille OSC.

He is also on the path to greatness with the National team, already becoming one of the Super Eagles' highest goalscorers of all time.

Victor Osimhen Profile
Full name: Victor James Osimhen

Birth date: December 29, 1998

Nationality: Nigerian

Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria

Age: 25 years old (as of May 2024)

Current club: Napoli

Height: 6ft 1in

Marital status: Single

Parents: Father - Elder Patrick Osimhen (Late), Mother - (Late)

Salary: $16 million per year (Before Tax and inclusive of bonuses)

Net worth: $USD 10 million

Instagram: @victorosimhen9

X: @victorosimhen9

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Yemi will be aiming to lead Enyimba to their tenth NPFL title when the league starts on August 31st.

Yemi Olanrewaju has embraced the new Challenge as Enyimba Head Coach, saying he is honoured and determined to lead the club to success.

Enyimba's new head coachm, who had previously managed the "People's Elephant" on an interim basis following Finidi George's departure, officially signed a one-year contract on Tuesday.

The 32-year-old, who was an assistant coach for the Golden Eaglets, is eager to make his mark with the nine-time NPFL champions.

“I’m honoured to take on this new role and grateful to the club’s chairman, Kanu Nwankwo, for the trust he has placed in me.

“We’ve built a strong foundation, and I’m excited to lead the team to even greater heights,” Yemi said via Enyimba's Website.

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Trew became the youngest Australian athlete in history to bring home an Olympic medal.

Australian skateboarding sensation Arisa Trew clinched the gold medal in the women's park event at the Paris Olympics, delivering a breathtaking final run that electrified the crowd.

The 14-year-old's daring manoeuvres and technical prowess proved too much as she claimed a historic Olympic gold medal.

Japan's Cocona Hiraki secured the silver medal, showcasing her consistent and stylish skating. Despite a recent shoulder injury, Sky Brown of Great Britain managed to claim bronze, demonstrating remarkable courage and determination.

Trew's victory made her establish herself as a dominant force in skateboarding with her signature pink helmet and innovative tricks."I’m just going to improve on everything. When people see me in Paris I want them to recognise me because I skated my 540s and my pink helmet, and just me being me. It’s safe to say she achieved her goal,” Trew stated before the Games.

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