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Palmer and Maresca scoop September Premier League award

Palmer and Maresca scoop September Premier League award

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer and manager Enzo Maresca have been awarded with the Premier League player and coach of the month for September, Afrosport reports. Palmer had a decent performance last month, scoring five goals with one assist in five appearances. Four of those goals came in the first half of a 4-2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, becoming the first player in Premier League...

Ten Hag pleased with Man United’s performance in Aston Villa draw

Ten Hag pleased with Man United’s performance in Aston Villa draw

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he is pleased with his team's performance in the goalless Premier League draw at Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon, Afrosport reports. Very little separated both teams at Villa Park but it was better defensive showing from the Red Devils who had conceded six goals in the previous two competitive games against Tottenham Hotspur and FC Porto. It was United's...

UCL: Duran’s heroics helps Aston Villa beat Bayern in 1982 European Cup final rematch

UCL: Duran’s heroics helps Aston Villa beat Bayern in 1982 European Cup final rematch

In a rematch of the 1982 European Cup final, Aston Villa emerged victorious once again over Bayern Munich thanks to a second-half strike from Colombian forward Jhon Duran at Villa Park in matchday two in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The 20-year-old, who replaced Oliie Watkins in the 70th minute, scored the only goal of the game nine minutes later to continue his hot streak...

UEFA Champions League: All you need to know about new format for 2024-25 season

Champions League: Top five matches to look out for in matchday two

Action resumes in the world's most glamorous club football competition, the UEFA Champions League, as matchday two fixtures take centre stage with the first set of games on Tuesday. Fans were provided with an understanding of the competition's new league format in matchday one, where a total of 57 goals were scored. The new league format provides for more excitement and drama as top-notch matches between...

Lazio boss Baroni tips Dele-Bashiru to be a great player

Iling-Junior opens up on Aston Villa struggles after completing Bologna loan move

Samuel Iling-Junior has opened up about his struggle getting integrated at Aston Villa, stating there was not enough space for him in the squad, Afrosport reports. The 20-year-old winger, who is of Congolese heritage, was purchased by Villa from Juventus this summer in a deal that saw Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz had to Turin. Iling-Junior however was not integrated at Villa Park and was immediately shipped...