Abeokuta, Nigeria — Team Delta has risen to the top spot on the medals table at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF), showcasing a dominant performance across multiple sporting arenas. The surge was confirmed following Friday’s events, as reported by the Festival’s monitoring team, with the defending champions overtaking Team Bayelsa after a remarkable…
Abeokuta, Ogun State — Team FCT has emerged as a standout contender at the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games 2024,” currently underway in Abeokuta, Ogun State. At the end of Day 5 of the competition, the team had amassed a total of 12 medals, reflecting a commendable performance across multiple sports disciplines….
London, Nigeria: The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled a 25-man Super Eagles squad for the upcoming 2025 Unity Cup, set to take place at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, West London. Head Coach Eric Chelle announced the team list, which features a mix of Europe-based professionals and standout players from the domestic league….
London, England — Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has encouraged the Red Devils to stay composed and enjoy themselves as they face Tottenham Hotspur in tonight’s high-stakes UEFA Europa League final. The match, which presents both teams with a golden opportunity to end their underwhelming domestic campaigns on a high note, carries significant pressure. With…
Abeokuta, Nigeria — The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its firm commitment to anti-doping compliance, announcing the disqualification of several athletes from the ongoing Gateway Games 2024 due to doping-related issues. The announcement followed a joint strategic session of the Main Organising Committee and the Local Organising Committee of the 2024 National Sports Festival…
Nottingham, UK — Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo has confirmed that Nigerian international Taiwo Awoniyi is under close medical observation following a serious abdominal injury sustained during a Premier League match. Awoniyi, 27, was placed in an induced coma after undergoing two stages of emergency surgery to treat internal injuries suffered during the…
Cairo, Egypt — Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, will be without two vital players as they gear up for the third-place match against hosts Egypt in the ongoing 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This development was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in an official statement released on Sunday via…
Barcelona, Spain — Spanish international and Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo remains committed to the Catalan giants, despite widespread media speculation about a potential transfer. This clarification came from Olmo’s representative in a statement shared during an interview with Sky Germany, addressing the rumours linking the 27-year-old to a possible move to the English Premier League….
The stage is set at Wembley Stadium for another unforgettable showdown as Manchester City takes on a confident Crystal Palace side in the 2024 FA Cup Final. 🏆🔥 City, fresh off their dominant Premier League campaign, come into the final as favourites, with Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Phil Foden leading the…
Saudi League – Al-Nassr manager, Stefano Pioli has explained why captain, Cristiano Ronaldo missed his side Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Taawoun on Friday. Ronaldo was absent as Al-Nassr played a 1-1 draw against Al-Taawoun athome. Goals from Otávio and R. Martínez ensured both teams got a point each at Al -Awwal Park. Speaking to the…
Europa League – Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes has disagreed with Arsenal legend, Paul Merson’s comments that the Red Devils should hold a parade if they win the Europa League this season. Scholes insisted that it would be embarrassing for Man United as they have had a poor season in the Premier League. Recall that Merson…
EPL – On Friday night, the two Premier League fixtures had a huge bearing on the race to finish in Champions League places. Aston Villa beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Villa Park and Chelsea edged Manchester United 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. There will be six English teams in the competition next season – the clubs that…
FOOTBALL – Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has said that the injury suffered by his compatriot and teammate, Taiwo Awoniyi, would have been prevented had the assistant referee raised his flag earlier. Awoniyi, 27, was woken from an induced coma on Wednesday after surgery to repair a serious abdominal injury. The Nigerian international was taken…
Europa League final – Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has admitted that he has “no logical reason” for predicting next week’s Europa League final between the Red Devils and Tottenham. Both clubs have endured miserable campaigns in the Premier League, sitting in 16th and 17th positions respectively. However, they will have a shot at…
FOOTBALL – Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, on Wednesday, broke two records after helping Galatasaray to win the Turkish Cup. The 26-year-old scored two goals as Galatasaray won 3-0 against Trabzonspor in the Turkish Cup final. Osimhen is now the club’s all-time record highest goalscorer by a foreign football player in a season. Osimhen achieved…
FOOTBALL – Super Eagles striker, Tolu Arokodare, has become the sixth Nigerian player to win the Ebony Shoe. He joins the likes of Daniel Amokachi, Victor Ikpeba, Godwin Okpara, Celestine Babayaro, and Paul Onuachu on the prestigious list of Nigerian winners. Arokodare is also the 34th winner of the prize, which is handed out to…
Manchester United vs West Ham United kicks off on 11 May 2025 at 13:15 UTC at Old Trafford, Manchester — a Premier League clash! Man Utd and West Ham have already met once this season. Right now, Man Utd sit 15th, while West Ham are 17th in the table. Want to know the top…
Southampton will face Manchester City on May 10, 2025, at 14:00 UTC at St. Mary’s Stadium, England 🏟️. It’s a Premier League clash ⚽. Southampton sits 20th, while Man City is 3rd on the table 📊. They’ve met once this season. Want to know the top-rated stars? Check out Sofascore’s player ratings! ⭐
Nigeria: Arsenal’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has gained significant momentum, with the Newcastle United striker reportedly open to a potential summer transfer. Sources close to the situation suggest that Isak is growing increasingly frustrated with stalled contract talks, particularly over demands for a release clause and a notable wage increase. With his current deal running…
Lagos, Nigeria — A Sport gaming platform BetKing has unveiled a street football-themed crash casino game, JJ BallX, while honouring former Super Eagles captain Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha. According to a statement, BetKing recently launched the game in Lagos, paying tribute to Nigeria’s street football culture and the former Super Eagles captain, Okocha, who also inspired…
Arsenal are chasing history tonight as they aim to reach their first Champions League final in 19 years! 🇫🇷🔥 After a 1-0 first-leg loss at the Emirates—thanks to an early Ousmane Dembélé strike—the Gunners must turn things around in Paris to book a spot against Inter Milan in Munich on May 31. 🏟️⚽ …
Cairo, Egypt — Nigeria’s U-20 men’s national team, the Flying Eagles, have booked a place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations following a thrilling 2-2 encounter against Kenya in their final Group B match. The qualification was confirmed on Wednesday, with goals from Kparobo Arierhi and team captain Daniel Bameyi…
The first finalist for the 2025 Champions League will be decided on Tuesday night as Inter host Barcelona for the second leg of their semifinal! ⚽️🔥 Inter shocked many with a strong 3-3 result in Spain despite shaky league form. Now it’s all or nothing at San Siro! 🏟️ Inter are still chasing…
The Reds kick off their title defence today at Stamford Bridge, getting a guard of honour 💫. With nothing at stake for Liverpool, Chelsea are pushing hard for a Champions League spot ⚽️. After a 4-1 win over Djurgarden, Maresca is expected to field a strong squad 🔥. Chelsea are in a tight race…
Lagos, Nigeria — Former Super Eagles winger, Emmanuel Amuneke, has hailed Borussia Dortmund forward Serhou Guirassy as a prolific and reliable striker, while casting doubts over his speculated move to Barcelona. In an interview with Africa Foot, Amuneke praised Guirassy’s consistent goal-scoring record, describing him as a valuable asset capable of thriving at any elite…
Cairo, Egypt — Nigeria’s U-20 men’s football team, the Flying Eagles, are poised for a crucial clash against Morocco as they aim to book a quarter-final spot at the ongoing 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The decisive Group B match is scheduled for this evening at the June 30 Air Defence Stadium in Cairo,…
London, England — Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called on his players to convert their disappointment into determination as they prepare for a crucial UEFA Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Arteta’s charge came in the aftermath of a 2-1 Premier League defeat to Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday — a result…
Nigeria: Luton Town FC have been relegated to League One following a 5-3 defeat to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, marking a second consecutive demotion for the club. The Hatters, who finished 22nd in the Championship, will now compete in the third tier of English football during the 2025/26 season. This latest setback comes just…
Madrid, Spain — Real Madrid’s manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has expressed uncertainty over his participation in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, suggesting he may not lead the team to the tournament. This indication was revealed during a press briefing ahead of Real Madrid’s La Liga fixture against Celta Vigo, where the Italian coach maintained that…
Istanbul, Turkey — Spanish international and Galatasaray forward, Álvaro Morata, has called on Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to commit his future to the Turkish giants amid growing transfer speculation. Morata, who recently joined the Istanbul-based club, made the plea during an interview with Turkish sports outlet Sports Digitale, expressing his admiration for Osimhen’s talent and…
Nairobi, Kenya — Global football governing body, FIFA, has taken disciplinary action against Kenyan side Muhoroni Youth FC, ordering their demotion to the country’s third-tier league following confirmed involvement in match-fixing. In an official statement, FIFA found the club guilty of breaching integrity standards through deliberate manipulation of football outcomes, a move that has further…
