Football

With the UEFA Champions League launching into another exciting season, attention is focused on today’s highly anticipated clash between Premier League titleholders Manchester City and Italian giants Inter Milan. The two elite European clubs are gearing up for what is expected to be a thrilling showdown. Football fans enjoyed a spectacle of goals in the…

Arsenal dropped their first points of the season in a 1-1 draw against Brighton, following two wins over Wolves and Aston Villa. Looking to quickly recover, Mikel Arteta’s team faces a crucial early-season test at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Meanwhile, Spurs have had a mixed start to the season, securing four points from their first three…

Real Sociedad have struggled to secure wins in recent matches, recently drawing 1-1 with Getafe despite an early goal from Ander Barrenetxea. This marks their second consecutive draw, following a 2-2 tie against Almeria, but they remain on a five-match unbeaten streak in La Liga, keeping them competitive for a European spot. However, their home…

Liverpool’s new manager, Arne Slot, has made an impressive start to his tenure, guiding the team to three consecutive victories in the Premier League, a feat matched only by Manchester City so far this season. This weekend, Liverpool will return to Anfield, aiming to extend their winning streak when they face Nottingham Forest. Forest remain…

Reigning Nigerian champions Rangers International FC of Enugu secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Sangada Esperenca FC of Angola in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the 2024/25 CAF Champions League. The match, held at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, saw Rangers struggle to break through until the 78th…

Manchester United is working towards achieving “greater financial sustainability,” according to CEO Omar Berrada, following the club’s announcement of a £113.2 million ($148.2m) net loss in their latest financial report. The club revealed record full-year revenues of £661.8 million for the fiscal year ending June 30. However, the increase in spending on new players contributed…

Ademola Lookman scored twice, while Victor Osimhen added a third as Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a commanding 3-0 win over Benin Republic in their opening match of the AFCON 2025 Group D qualifiers on Saturday in Uyo. The victory was a crucial turnaround for the Super Eagles, who had struggled in their previous three matches,…

Liverpool Football Club is mourning the death of its legendary former captain, Ron Yeats, who passed away at the age of 86. Renowned for his commanding presence on the pitch, Yeats was famously described by manager Bill Shankly as a “colossus.” The former Scotland international was instrumental in Liverpool’s rise to prominence, playing a key…

🚨 LIVE NOW: Watch the Match! ⚽🔥 Tune in to catch all the action as it happens! Don’t miss a moment! 📺🎉 Netherlands will entertain Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Philips Stadion in their UEFA Nations League campaign opener on Saturday. The hosts finished fourth in the previous edition while Bosnia booked their place in…

🚨 LIVE NOW: Watch the Match! ⚽🔥 Tune in to catch all the action as it happens! Don’t miss a moment! 📺🎉 Hungary will try to secure a positive result against the hostsUEFA Euro 2024 has already begun and most of the teams have played their initial matches of the group stage. In the Group…

Manchester United and Liverpool are set to face off in what is arguably the biggest fixture of the 2024-25 Premier League season. Both teams, with their historic rivalry and massive fanbases, always deliver intense and fiercely competitive matches. Liverpool have had an impressive start to the season, but Manchester United, under their current management, are…

Chelsea are gearing up to face Crystal Palace in what promises to be a thrilling encounter in the 2024-25 Premier League season. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance early in the campaign, making this fixture one to watch. Chelsea, with a new-look squad and high expectations under their current manager, are hoping to secure…

Arsenal has secured the signing of Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad in a deal worth up to £31.6 million. The 28-year-old has signed a four-year contract, with an option for an additional year. Arsenal will pay an initial £27.4 million, with an additional £4.2 million in potential add-ons. Merino, who was part of…

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…

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…

The Nigerian team, comprising Samuel Ogazi, Ella Onojuvwevwo, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ojeli, and Patience Okon-George, set a new national record in the Mixed 4x400m relay, finishing with a time of 3:11.99. Despite their impressive performance, the team placed fourth in their heat and narrowly missed qualifying for the final. Great Britain won the heat, also setting…

Fulham has agreed to acquire midfielder Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal for an initial fee of £27 million, with potential add-ons totaling £7 million. The additional payments are contingent on Fulham’s performance in Cup competitions and European tournaments. Smith Rowe missed Arsenal’s last two pre-season matches as the transfer was being finalized. A product of…

England’s women’s team earned a goalless draw against Sweden in their final Euro 2025 qualifier, clinching their spot in next year’s finals. Italy and the Netherlands also secured qualification. Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses needed only to avoid defeat to guarantee a top-two finish in Group A3, ensuring automatic qualification for the tournament in Switzerland next July….

Gareth Southgate has stepped down as England manager after the team’s loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. Southgate announced his resignation in a statement on Tuesday, citing the need for a new direction. “It’s time for change, and for a new chapter. Sunday’s final in Berlin against Spain was my final game as…

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has announced a N50 million reward for Rangers International Football Club of Enugu following their triumph in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Speaking at a state banquet held at the Government House in Enugu, the governor expressed his gratitude to the team for elevating the status of…

Spain staged a remarkable comeback from a goal down to defeat France 2-1, securing their place in the Euro 2024 final. Lamine Yamal made history, becoming the youngest goalscorer in the men’s European Championship at just 16 years old. His spectacular finish from outside the box, along with a Jules Kounde own goal, propelled Spain…

President Bola Tinubu has voiced strong support for Nigeria’s bid for re-election to the FIFA Council, the main decision-making body of the organization between FIFA Congresses. The FIFA Council, consisting of 37 members elected by the FIFA Congress for renewable four-year terms, plays a crucial role in shaping the future of global football. Amaju Pinnick,…

Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum is confident that his team will advance beyond the group stage at the 2024 Olympic Games. The nine-time African champions have been drawn into a challenging group with Brazil, former world champions Japan, and reigning world champions Spain. Drawing inspiration from their impressive performance at the 2023 FIFA Women’s…

Chelsea has acquired midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester City for £30 million. The 25-year-old, a product of the Leicester City academy, has signed a six-year contract with Chelsea, extending his stay at the club until 2030. The deal was concluded before Sunday’s Premier League profit and sustainability rules (PSR) deadline, assisting Leicester in complying with…

Arsenal is preparing a €100 million bid for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, although this offer falls €30 million short of Napoli’s release clause. The Premier League club is aiming to secure the deal at approximately €100 million or £85 million. With RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko committed to staying another year, Arsenal is exploring alternative options,…