Nazira Yusuf is a freelance football journalist covering Liverpool FC, Crystal Palace FC, Leeds United and Nottingham Forest. Also covering women’s football. Naz produces breaking news, match reports, interviews while also developing expertise in video journalism, social media and digital publishing.
The European Dream at Selhurst Park Europa League football under the Selhurst Park lights is finally happening, and Crystal Palace fans can now lock down their seats for four massive home group stage matches. Pierre Sage leads the Eagles into this historic European campaign following his summer appointment as manager. The French coach arrived at […]
You have to wonder how a player can completely tear it up in pre-season, flash genuine brilliance on English pitches, and yet still find himself staring down the barrel of yet another crossroads thousands of miles away. Football has a funny way of humbling even the most promising young talents, and right now, that is […]
While Crystal Palace fans might be left wondering what could have been, it turns out their club pushed right up to the final hours to bring Alieu Njie to Selhurst Park even gatecrashing his medical elsewhere. Alieu Njie’s agent, Sandro Martone, has revealed that both Crystal Palace and West Ham United failed to secure the […]
Crystal Palace Women wanted a dream return to the top flight, but an administrative nightmare now threatens to overshadow their historic start to the Women’s Super League campaign. The Eagles secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Everton in their opening fixture at the VBS Community Stadium, courtesy of a sharp strike from summer signing Lexi […]
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has already proven he is no soft touch. Fresh off securing his first win at the helm with a dramatic 3-2 comeback against Fulham at Craven Cottage, the Frenchman has opened up on the hardline decisions dominating his early tenure in south London explaining the high-profile omissions of Evann Guessand and […]
Crystal Palace Women are still waiting to learn the outcome of a WSL and FA investigation into an administrative substitution error made during their win over Everton. As of this update on 2 October 2026, the inquiry remains open and no sanction has been confirmed. The case centres on a breach of substitution rules during […]
A failed medical in Italy, a frantic swoop by South London scouts, and a secret birthday that slipped right under the radar. Anan Khalaili’s start to life at Crystal Palace has been nothing short of cinematic. Before lighting up the pitch in a five-goal derby thriller against Fulham, the 22-year-old Israeli international was moments away […]
Trailing at the break, staring down a messy first-half performance, and needing a complete shift in attitude. Pierre Sage’s first win as Crystal Palace manager was never going to be straightforward, but the Eagles delivered a masterclass in resilience to sink Fulham 3-2 in a breathless London derby. On a afternoon where debutants stole headlines, […]
Crystal Palace’s 3-2 win at Fulham is still the story supporters are talking about, and this update on 17 September 2026 brings the facts up to date. Ben Chilwell’s match-winning introduction off the bench remains the headline moment from the London derby, and this piece confirms exactly what happened and why it matters for Pierre […]
New Era, Same Old Drama: Palace Stun Everton in WSL Thriller South London bathed in September sunshine, seven debutants thrown straight into the deep end, and a historic strike that instantly rewrote the club’s history books. Crystal Palace did not just return to the Barclays Women’s Super League; they seized it by the scruff of […]
Elland Road Trip Looms Crystal Palace head to Elland Road to face Leeds United on Sunday, 20th September, with a 14:00 BST kick-off. If you want to pack out the away end in Yorkshire, you need a Season Ticket, Season Ticket+, or a Membership. Digital tickets rule the day here, meaning your pass goes straight […]
Could a fresh start in Portugal finally unlock the immense potential that first brought Matheus França to Selhurst Park? The 22-year-old forward has officially embarked on the next chapter of his career, joining Portuguese Primeira Liga side FC Alverca on loan until the end of the 2026/27 season. For a player who arrived in south […]
