At least three countries have been eliminated from the ongoing CAF African Nations Championship, CHAN. The countries include Nigeria, Burkina Faso and the Central African Republic (CAR). This is coming after yesterday’s fixtures in which Madagascar floored Central African Republic and Mauritania won against Burkina Faso.
In the current ongoing transfer window, Chelsea is offering to swap two of its players in a swap deal for Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho this summer. According to The Athletic (via Football365), the Stamford Bridge club is offering both Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku to Manchester United as part of the proposed transfer.
Sweden striker Viktor Gyökeres has disclosed why he opted for Arsenal club despite offers from other top European clubs that others think he could have chosen. However, the player, Gyokeres decided to settle his contract as an Arsenal new player on Saturday. Gyökeres sealed the deal after completing his medicals at the Emirates Stadium.
According to ESPN, the group stage draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been scheduled for December 5 and will take place in Las Vegas. FIFA selected the U.S. city after deciding against hosting the event in Mexico or Canada. The 2026 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature 48 teams, an expansion from the previous 32-team format.
The Super Falcons and the whole technical team have been awarded the national honor of Officer of the Order of the Niger by President Bola Tinubu. Additionally, he gave the players and the technical staff at the Renewed Hope Estate three-bedroom apartments in Abuja. Additionally, the President ordered that each of the 24 players receive a monetary prize of $100,000, and each of the 11 members of the technical crew receive a financial award of $50,000. This occurred at a reception held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja in honor of the players and coaching staff.
After the Gunners has finalize a move for Sporting CF’s Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal striker, Gabriel Jesus, could leave the Premier League club this summer. According to Goal, Jesus is in a shock return and might consider returning to his native Brazil this summer. Although, Flamengo have spoken with Jesus about a loan move and are exploring a possible deal for the 28-year-old.
