Manchester City currently top UEFA’s coefficient rankings heading into 2024. Pep Guardiola’s side are ahead of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, who are in the top three. Below are the teams: 1 Man City (ENG) 141.000 2 (=) Bayern (GER) 136.000 3 (+3) Real Madrid (ESP) 123.000 4 (+1) Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) 108.00 5 (-2)…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the dates for the qualifying matches for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The preliminary round will take place from March 18 to 26, 2024. The first and second round matches will be played from September 2 to 10, 2024. All qualified teams will then compete…
Different generations of the Black Stars of Ghana have come and gone but for four decades none has been able to recapture the elusive African Cup of Nations crown. Different generations of the Black Stars have come and gone but for four decades none has been able to recapture the elusive African Cup of Nations…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have had a tumultuous few years leading up to the Africa Cup of Nations 2023, with mixed results on the pitch and some off-field controversy. But, as they say, the show must go on, and the Super Eagles are now looking ahead to the tournament with renewed optimism. Led by Portuguese coach,…
Super Eagles forward, Moses Simon, has signed a new contract with Ligue 1 outfit, Nantes. The Nigerian international signed a two-year contract that will see him remain at the Maison Jaune until 2026. Simon joined the Canaries on loan from Spanish club Levante at the start of 2019/20 season. The move was made permanent the…
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must start over and find new targets after he completed his trophy haul in charge of the English champions by thrashing Fluminense 4-0 to win the Club World Cup. Guardiola’s 16th trophy as City boss, and the 37th of his coaching career, means he has won the Champions League, Premier…
Despite taking the lead twice, the Blaugranes succumbed to a 3-2 defeat against Club América in Dallas. The Mexicans rallied from behind twice, securing a late victory with a header from Henry Martín at the damp Cotton Bowl Stadium in Texas. Barça initiated the game with a dominant display, and an electrifying Lamine Yamal scored…
On December 11, the award ceremony for the best football players in Africa was held in Marrakesh, Morocco. The reliable bookmaker 1xBet talks about participants recognized for outstanding achievements this year. Player of the Year The individual Player of the Year awards for men’s and women’s football went to Nigeria. Victor Osimhen won the title…
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will play host to Real Salt Lake on February 21 in Major League Soccer’s opening 2024 match under a regular-season schedule announced by the league Wednesday. The North American league’s 29th season will feature the earliest kickoff to any MLS campaign as eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi, who led Argentina to…
Chelsea boss, Mauricio Pochettino has called for patience with Christopher Nkunku after the summer signing finally made his debut for the Blues on Tuesday night in their Carabao Cup win over Newcastle United. Nkunku, who joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig, has been sidelined with a serious knee injury since pre-season. The 26-year-old finally featured in…
While Manchester United have had a difficult season so far, former Argentina striker Sergio Aguero has not given up hope on their title chances. Despite United being 11 points behind league leaders Arsenal, Aguero believes they still have what it takes to challenge Manchester City for the title. Aguero knows both Manchester sides well, having…
Real Madrid defender David Alaba will be sidelined for months after suffering a severe knee injury in his team’s 4-1 win over Villarreal on Sunday in La Liga. The Austrian centre-back went off hurt in the first half after attempting to challenge Villarreal forward Gerard Moreno. “After the tests carried out on our player David…
The Ogun Command of Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has stressed the need for motorists to change their attitude to avert crashes, particularly on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The FRSC Sector Commander in Ogun, Mr Anthony Uga, made this statement in an interview with newsmen on Sunday in Ota, Ogun. 16 persons were killed in three…
Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes has insisted that striker, Rasmus Hojlund will be disappointed with his performance against Liverpool on Sunday. Scholes also said that he was delighted with the spirit Man United showed in their goalless draw with Liverpool at Anfield. Hojlund missed Manchester United’s best chance against Liverpool as both teams shared a…
Shooting Stars, are eager to return to winning ways when they square up against Abia Warriors at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday (today). The Oluyole Warriors are winless in their last four league games. The Gbenga Ogunbote’s side are fired up to change their dwindling fortunes in the matchday 14 fixture. Shooting Stars are…
Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre is in a buoyant mood following her impressive performance in Al-Ittihad’s 6-2 victory against Al-Ahly. The centre-back scored a hat-trick in the derby victory. Plumptre scored Al Ittihad’s second, fourth and fifth goals. The 25-year-old took to social media to celebrate the victory. “A blessing to experience every moment with…
Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina is looking forward to playing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Aina is expected to be named in Nigeria’s squad for the competition by head coach, Jose Peseiro. That will be his third appearance at the AFCON finals after Egypt 2019 and Cameroon…
Barcelona faced a bitter setback in their Champions League campaign after a late defeat against Antwerp, complicating their journey in the competition despite topping Group H. Manager Xavi Hernández, whose side’s defensive lapses led to the Belgian club’s last-minute goal, expressed deep concern and urgency for improvement post-match. The devastating loss against Antwerp marked another…
Chelsea’s hope of landing Victor Osimhen as their main transfer target next summer has suffered a big blow as the Nigerian international is poised to sign a new contract at Napoli with a potential release clause of €130 million (£112m/$141m). Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Napoli have reached an agreement in principle with Osimhen…
Leicester City will be without Kelechi Iheanacho for Wednesday’s ( today) Championship clash with Millwall. Iheanacho missed the Fox’s 4-0 victory against Plymouth Argyle last weekend due to illness. Manager Enzo Maresca revealed in his press conference that the forward and three other players will not feature against Millwall. “They are going to be out,…
Former Manchester United star, Jaap Stam has hit out at the club’s winger Antony, saying the Brazilian is not good enough to play for the Red Devils. Antony has struggled to make much impact at Man United since manager Erik ten Hag pushed to sign him from Ajax in 2022. He scored eight goals and…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced Ecobank, the leading pan-African banking group, as the Official Sponsor of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Côte d’Ivoire 2023. This major football tournament, kicking off on January 13th and running until February 14th, 2024, will see Ecobank join forces with CAF to deliver a…
Premier League matches today will be vital. Aston Villa are looking to close the gap to Arsenal on Matchday 16 after stunning champions Manchester City in midweek. Meanwhile, Tottenham host injury-hit Newcastle, while Chelsea travel to Goodison Park for a mouthwatering clash on Merseyside. Crystal Palace vs Liverpool (Saturday, 1.30 p.m.) Liverpool feature in yet…
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has been named in the Premier League Team of the Week. It’s the first time the Nigerian will be making the selection this season. Iwobi bagged a brace in Fulham’s 5-0 thrashing of Nottingham Forest at the Vicarage Road in midweek. The 27-year-old opened the scoring for Marco Silva’s side at…
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the famous Brazilian football club, Santos FC, has been relegated from the top flight of Brazilian football for the first time in its 111-year history. This follows their 2-1 defeat to Fortaleza in their final league match of the season. It’s a devastating blow for the club, which has…
Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp believes Manchester United are in the Premier League title race despite an unimpressive start to the season. Klopp also insisted that it would be ‘a joke’ to write off Manchester City from the Premier League title race after their recent 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Wednesday. The German also included…
Arsenal will welcome Liverpool in the third round of the FA Cup. The draw which was conducted on Sunday, will also see Chelsea take on Preston and Manchester City play Huddersfield. Tottenham Hotspur host Burnley, while Manchester United are away at Wigan Athletic. Third-round ties will take place across the weekend of January 6 and…
Arsenal survived a late scare against Wolves on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League as Burnley lifted themselves off the bottom with a 5-0 trouncing of 10-man Sheffield United. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners, brimming with confidence after their 6-0 hammering of Lens in the Champions League in midweek, raced into…
The defending champion of the UEFA Euro, Italy, have been drawn alongside Spain and Croatia in Group B ahead of next year’s tournament, which is set to take place in Germany. Italy defeated England 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in full time to win their first major tournament after their 2006 triumph at…
Former Chelsea and Arsenal striker, Nicolas Anelka has claimed that the current generation of footballers have been robbed by the domination of both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Anelka believes both Ronaldo and Messi have made youngsters keen on playing as right or left wingers instead of center forwards. Speaking on Disrupters, the Frenchman claimed…
Ex-Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher has claimed that only one club is better than Arsenal in the Champions League this season. The Gunners sealed their place in the knockout stages with a comprehensive 6-0 win over Lens at the Emirates. Carragher, who was offering analysis on CBS Sports, said only Manchester City can be put above…
