Alex Iwobi has said the Super Eagles are determined to secure a place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles will begin their quest for a place in the competition against Benin Republic next month. The encounter with the Cheetahs will be held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday,…
Napoli have agreed to a deal with Manchester United for midfielder Scott McTominay. The fee is understood to be worth €30m plus a significant sell-on. Once personal terms are agreed, it will be up to McTominay to decide if he wants to go. If all goes through, the transfer will…
Noni Madueke hit a hat-trick as Chelsea crushed Wolves 6-2 to give Enzo Maresca his first Premier League win as Blues boss, while Newcastle rescued a controversial 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Sunday. Maresca suffered a 2-0 loss against Manchester City last weekend in his first game since arriving from Leicester to replace…
Liverpool are finding Brentford to be tough opposition recently. The Reds have struggled to dominate in their meetings, with Brentford causing problems in both attack and defense. Brentford have shown resilience, making it difficult for Liverpool to break them down in recent encounters. Additionally, Liverpool face the challenge of balancing their squad ahead of crucial…
CHELSEA hate playing Wolves at the moment. The Blues have won just one of their past eight games against the Midlands side. Wolves have won the past three and are unbeaten in their last four games against Chelsea at Molineux. Of course, Chelsea also have the distraction of trying to trim the squad with some…
Barcelona secured a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao, continuing their strong start to the La Liga season. After opening with a victory over Valencia, the Catalan giants aimed for another triumph, especially after rivals Real Madrid dropped points. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring for Barcelona, finding the net with a deflected shot off Yeray. Robert…
Fulham claimed their first victory of the 2024-25 Premier League season with a 2-1 win over Leicester City at Craven Cottage on Saturday, thanks to goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi. Smith Rowe, a summer acquisition from Arsenal, opened the scoring for Fulham in the 18th minute, marking his first goal for the…
Brighton handed Manchester United a shocking defeat with a last-gasp goal from Joao Pedro in the 95th minute, securing a dramatic 2-1 win and continuing their unbeaten start to the season. Manchester United believed they had secured victory when Alejandro Garnacho slotted home Bruno Fernandes’ low cross with just 18 minutes left on the clock….
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has said he wants a quick resolution to their legal battle with the Premier League. The champions have been charged with 115 alleged breaches of financial rules. It has already been confirmed that City’s case in front of an independent panel will begin next…
Fulham have completed the signing of central defender Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace for a fee in the region of £30 million. The 28-year-old Denmark international had been on Fulham’s radar throughout the summer, with the club initially seeing an offer turned down as Crystal Palace held out for a price closer to £40 million….
Chelsea team manager, Enzo Maresca, has demanded more consistency from Noni Madueke following their 2-0 win over Servette in their UEFA Conference League play-off. Madueke came off the bench to score the second goal after Christopher Nkunku opened the scoring from the penalty spot. Maresca has now told reporters that he likes Madueke as a…
Chelsea team manager, Enzo Maresca, has admitted he was “worried” about the last 10 minutes of their 2-0 win over Servette in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off. The Blues scored twice in the second half of the game at Stamford Bridge, thanks to goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke. Speaking…
Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah has agreed personal terms with Premier League club Nottingham Forest ahead of his £30 million move away from Mikel Arteta’s side this summer. Arsenal have been eager to offload Nketiah this summer transfer window but have remained determined to see their full valuation met before allowing the…
The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, originally scheduled to take place in Bangladesh, has been relocated to the United Arab Emirates due to ongoing civil unrest in the country. In an official statement released on the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) website, ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice confirmed that the tournament will now be held at…
Yann Sommer, a key figure in the Swiss national team since 2012, has announced his retirement from international football, concluding a remarkable career characterized by outstanding performances and steadfast commitment. The Swiss Football Association made the announcement on Monday through a statement on its official website. In his statement, Sommer shared his decision to step…
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has voiced his frustration with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), urging government intervention if the body fails to address ongoing issues. Mikel, who has been outspoken about the state of Nigerian football, did not hold back in his criticism, pointing out instances where he had to step in…
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has said that Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo will be “a superstar”. Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher admitted he enjoys watching the England midfielder play. Mainoo enjoyed a breakout season under Erik ten Hag last year. The 19-year-old was also called up for Euro 2024, where the Three Lions lost in the…
In the 2024 UEFA Super Cup Final, Real Madrid once again demonstrated why they are a force to be reckoned with in European football. In a thrilling encounter against Atalanta in Warsaw, the Spanish giants secured their sixth Super Cup title with a 2-0 victory, thanks to goals from Federico Valverde and Kylian Mbappé. This…
The phrase “Keep politics out of football” frequently appears on social media in reaction to political issues within and beyond the sport. However, many former footballers ignore this advice, choosing instead to pursue careers in public service and politics, where they actively work to drive change from a position of leadership. Here are some footballers…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Ms. Rena Wakama, the coach of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for being honored as the best women’s basketball coach at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The D’Tigress team made history at the Olympics by becoming the first African basketball team to reach the quarterfinals of the Games,…
Napoli’s sporting director, Cristiano Manna has confirmed that star striker Victor Osimhen has requested to leave the club amid the ongoing transfer saga surrounding the Nigerian forward. Osimhen, the 25-year-old African Footballer of the Year, has been at the center of intense speculation in recent weeks. Despite signing a contract extension with Napoli, which includes…
The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande Wisdom, has called on Nigerian youths to channel their talents and energy constructively to contribute to national development. He delivered this message during the 6th National Discourse & 2024 Conference in Abuja, organized by the Association of Muslim Men in Business and the Professions, also known…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has decided to return to his preferred 4-3-3 formation for the upcoming season, as reported by AS. The Italian coach plans to feature an attacking trio of Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo Goes, and Vinicius Junior. There were initial speculations that Rodrygo might be the odd one out with the arrival of…
Manchester City clinched the Community Shield with a thrilling 7-6 victory over Manchester United in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw at Wembley Stadium. The match was decided when Manuel Akanji scored the winning penalty after Jonny Evans missed his attempt, sending the ball over the crossbar. This triumph allowed City to avoid a…
Hannah Reuben will look to salvage Nigeria’s quest for a podium finish at 2024 Olympic Games when she takes to the mat in the women’s wrestling freestyle 76kg category on Saturday (today). Reuben will be up against Mongolia’s Davaanasan Enkh-Amar in the quarter-final. Nigeria’s hope of winning a medal in Paris 2024 rests on her…
At least three transfer deals will be wrapped up after the men’s football event ended at the 2024 Olympics. Spain defeated hosts France 5-3 in the final played on Friday, with Sergio Camello scoring two goals in extra time to seal victory. Attentions will now be turned to club football with the new season set…
Real Madrid on Wednesday reacted to the death of their former player, Eduardo ‘Chato’ González. The reigning UEFA Champions League holders expressed their condolences to González’s family over his death. In a statement via its website, the Los Blancos said it regrets the passing of González, who died at the age of 80. “Real Madrid…
Team Nigeria’s female wrestling coach, Purity Akuh, has said that there is no cause for alarm regarding Team Nigeria’s medal prospects at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Two of the five Nigerian female wrestlers are already out of reckoning for a medal at the Games. But Akuh told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
The Nigeria 4x100m relay teams have been handed tough draws in the men and women’s categories. The men’s team will be up against USA, Great Britain, and Japan. The duo of Kanyinsola Ajayi and Favour Ashe will spearhead Nigeria’s charge for medal in the event. The women’s team will clash with Great Britain, France and…
Manchester United have renewed their interest in signing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona, according to a recent report by Michael Plant for Manchester World. The Red Devils, led by manager Erik ten Hag, are reportedly eager to secure a deal for the 27-year-old midfielder, a long-term transfer target whose name has consistently been linked with…
Organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympics have canceled Tuesday’s open water swimming training session due to pollution in the River Seine. This cancellation marks the fifth instance of swim familiarization sessions being called off due to water quality concerns during the Games. Additionally, the men’s race has been postponed by one day. The latest cancellation…
