Kigali, Rwanda — Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has revealed that he anticipated his national team invitation following his remarkable form with Belgian club, Genk. The 24-year-old forward earned his maiden call-up to the Super Eagles’ 39-man provisional squad for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. His inclusion was later confirmed…
Kigali, Rwanda — The Super Eagles of Nigeria have commenced preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda’s Amavubi, with an intense gym session in Kigali. The squad began their workout on Monday night at the Radisson Blu Hotel, where six players have already settled into camp. These include Victor Osimhen, Tolu…
ABUJA, NIGERIA– Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has commenced training camp in preparation for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. With the team’s World Cup hopes hanging in the balance, head coach Éric Chelle is under pressure to revive Nigeria’s qualification campaign. The Super Eagles have had a…
Arsenal host Chelsea in a huge Premier League clash on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are 15 points behind leaders Liverpool in the Premier League table but can at least close the gap to 12 with a victory, given Arne Slot’s side are in Carabao Cup final action instead. Mikel Arteta was able…
Nigeria: Barcelona and Atlético Madrid are poised to face off in a high-stakes La Liga match today, March 16, 2025, with the title race hanging in the balance The two teams are currently separated by just one point, with Barcelona and Real Madrid tied at 57 points and Atlético lurking closely behind. This season, Atlético…
Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have secured a place in the final round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers after a dominant 2-0 victory over South Africa’s Bantwana on Saturday. With this win, the Flamingos completed a 5-1 aggregate triumph, having already secured a commanding 3-1 advantage in the…
London, England — Arsenal’s rising star, Ethan Nwaneri, remains eligible to play for the Super Eagles, despite being omitted from England’s latest squad. The talented midfielder was among the notable exclusions from the first squad selected by newly appointed England manager, Thomas Tuchel. Meanwhile, two of his Arsenal teammates, Declan Rice and Myles Lewis-Skelly, secured…
Nottingham, England — Nigerian defender Ola Aina has emerged as a transfer target for Premier League heavyweights Liverpool and Manchester City, with both clubs closely monitoring his situation at Nottingham Forest. Aina, whose contract with Forest is set to expire in a few months, has yet to agree to an extension, leaving his future uncertain….
Istanbul, Turkey — Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen delivered a sensational performance, netting a hat-trick as Galatasaray cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over Antalyaspor on Friday night. Spanish forward Álvaro Morata also got on the scoresheet, converting a penalty to seal an emphatic win for the league leaders. Osimhen opened the scoring at Rams Park…
Nigeria: England manager Thomas Tuchel has announced his inaugural squad selection, featuring a mix of established players and new faces Headlining the list is Aston Villa forward Marcus Rashford, who has regained his form since departing Manchester United in January. Newcastle defender Dan Burn and Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly are among the fresh inclusions, eager to…
London, England — Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko has acknowledged that his long-term future at the Emirates remains unclear, as he awaits any potential contract developments from the club. The Ukrainian international, whose current deal runs until the end of next season, has yet to receive an offer for an extension. Speaking in an interview published…
London, England — Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has officially named Robert Sanchez as the starting goalkeeper for the highly anticipated Premier League encounter against Arsenal this weekend. Maresca made this announcement during a press briefing published on Chelsea’s official website, reaffirming his confidence in Sanchez as the Blues aim for a crucial result at the…
US – Seven members of the medical team responsible for Diego Maradona’s care before his death in 2020 are now facing trial in Buenos Aires for homicide. The trial, which began on Tuesday, will determine whether the negligence of Maradona’s doctors contributed to his death. The football legend suffered a fatal heart attack at home…
Harare, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees has unveiled a 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Benin Republic and Nigeria. The Warriors will be without team captain Marvelous Nakamba, who has been ruled out due to injury. Despite his absence, Nees remains optimistic about his squad’s chances as they…
Barcelona, Spain — Barcelona sealed their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals with a commanding 3-1 victory over Benfica in the second leg of their Round of 16 clash on Tuesday . The Blaugrana progressed to the next stage with a 4-1 aggregate win, maintaining their dominance over the Portuguese side. Barcelona took an…
London, England — Chelsea are preparing a strong bid to secure the services of Bayer Leverkusen’s Nigerian forward, Victor Boniface, ahead of the summer transfer window. The Premier League club is actively seeking anew striker to strengthen their attack, providing competition for Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu. The Blues’ need for reinforcement has intensified following…
Kigali, Rwanda — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has designated Moroccan referee Jayed Jalal as the match official for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda’s Amavubi. The Group C encounter is scheduled for Friday, March 21, at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. Jalal will be assisted by fellow Moroccans Mostapha…
Lagos, Nigeria — Super Eagles head coach, Éric Sékou Chelle, has announced a final 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The squad features a blend of experienced and emerging talents, with Stanley Nwabali, Kayode Bankole, and Amas Obasogie selected as goalkeepers. In defense, William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey,…
Cairo, Egypt — Nigeria’s Amaju Pinnick is poised to retain his position as a member of the FIFA Council, as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) prepares for its crucial elections. Pinnick, a former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), is among the contenders for five available seats on the FIFA Council. The election…
Manchester United – Manchester United has announced its ambition to construct a state-of-the-art 100,000-seater stadium, forming the centerpiece of a major regeneration project in the Old Trafford area. The initiative is expected to inject £7.3 billion annually into the UK economy, creating over 92,000 new jobs, developing 17,000 new homes, and attracting an additional 1.8…
Istanbul, Turkey — Victor Osimhen has expressed his admiration for Alvaro Morata, hailing their on-field collaboration as exceptional. The Nigerian forward spoke highly of Morata following Galatasaray’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Alanyaspor at the GAIN Park Stadium on Sunday night. Morata, who joined the reigning Turkish Super Lig champions from AC Milan during the January…
EPL – Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has said that he would not be surprised if Manchester City catch the Gunners on the Premier League table. Merson spoke after Arsenal’s Premier League 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday. Recall that goals from Bruno Fernandes and Declan Rice ensured both teams got a point each at…
EPL – A Sport pundit, Gary Neville has identified the mistake Arsenal made for Bruno Fernandes’ goal during both teams’ Premier League 1-1 draw on Sunday. Neville blamed Arsenal’s defensive wall for allowing the Man United captain too big a target after the the Portugal international opened the scoring with a superb free-kick. This comes…
Nottingham, England — Nottingham Forest secured a historic 1-0 win over Manchester City in a dramatic Premier League encounter on Saturday, defying the odds to claim a crucial three points at the City Ground. The match remained fiercely contested for much of the evening, with Manchester City dominating possession but struggling to penetrate Forest’s disciplined…
Africa – Nigeria’s senior women’s football team, the Super Falcons, have held on to their 36th position in the latest FIFA global rankings, according to the list released on Thursday, March 6, 202. The Super Falcons also remain the top-ranked women’s football team in Africa, underscoring their dominance on the continent. South Africa, Morocco, Zambia,…
Copenhagen, Denmark — Denmark U21 head coach Steffen Højer has affirmed that the national team is keeping a close watch on the development of Manchester United forward Chido Obi. The 17-year-old striker has now made three first-team appearances for the English club, a feat that has drawn significant attention from Danish football authorities. Speaking in…
Anfield, England — Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has acknowledged missteps in his recent comments about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), clarifying his stance after backlash from fans and football stakeholders. Carragher, 47, had previously downplayed AFCON’s significance compared to other major international tournaments, sparking widespread criticism. Speaking on CBS Sports Golazo’s UEFA Champions…
New York, USA — For the first time in history, the FIFA World Cup final will feature a halftime show, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced. The landmark event will take place during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026, as part of a historic entertainment initiative….
Champions League –The stage is set for this season’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 fixtures after fans witnessed some upsets in the playoffs stage last month. The Round of 16 begins this week when several European top clubs will compete for a spot in the Champions League quarter-final. The first leg fixtures will take…
Champions League – Former England striker, Michael Owen, has claimed that four teams have a “real chance” of winning the Champions League this season. The Round of 16 begins on Tuesday across Europe. It will see Premier League clubs Arsenal and Aston Villa take on PSV and Club Brugge respectively. There is also a much…
FOOTBALL – Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, has named Aston Villa as his surprise “favourite” to win the FA Cup ahead of Manchester City. There are eight teams left in the competition after the fifth round ties. Manchester City will face Premier League rivals, Bournemouth for a place in the semi-finals. Fulham host Crystal Palace…
