Edited by Afolabi Hannah Nigeria’s male and female table tennis teams are making great strides in their pursuit of more medals at the African Games as they smoothly advanced to the next round of the team event.The men’s team progressed to the quarter-finals of the team competition, while the women’s team swiftly reached the semi-finals…
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham has been handed with a two-match suspension in LaLiga following a red card incident during the clash against Valencia. The disciplinary action was imposed after the 20-year-old midfielder vehemently confronted referee Jesus Gil Manzano, who controversially signaled the end of the match just moments before Bellingham’s potential game-winning header. The Spanish…
In the ongoing transfer saga, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain have surged ahead as the primary contenders vying for the prized signature of Victor Osimhen, as per exclusive reports from The Independent. The high-profile Nigerian international has not only drawn interest from the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal but has now become the focal point…
After Napoli’s Serie A clash against Cagliari, interim manager Francesco Calzona remains optimistic about Victor Osimhen’s swift return to peak performance, as per DAILY POST. Having netted for the second consecutive game, Osimhen’s resilience shone through in Napoli’s 1-1 stalemate against Cagliari on Sunday night. After a month-long international stint, the 25-year-old made a recent…
Barcelona’s midfield maestro, Ilkay Gundogan, lauded Victor Osimhen and Robert Lewandowski as elite strikers on the global stage following their standout performances in the recent UEFA Champions League clash between Napoli and Barcelona. In a riveting encounter, Lewandowski initiated Barcelona’s scoring spree, notching a goal precisely on the hour mark. Osimhen, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess,…
Former Liverpool luminary, John Barnes, expressed bewilderment at the content emblazoned on Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi’s undergarment T-shirt following his goal in the Premier League clash against West Ham United on Saturday. Awoniyi played a pivotal role in Nottingham Forest’s triumph, securing a 2-0 victory against West Ham at the City Ground and restoring…
In the aftermath of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Super Eagles’ stalwart, Kenneth Omeruo, unequivocally dismisses any notion of international retirement, despite a limited role in the tournament. The 30-year-old defender, predominantly a substitute in AFCON, saw minimal action under coach Jose Peseiro’s preference for a defensive trio featuring Troost-Ekong, Bassey, and Ajayi. Omeruo,…
Manchester City’s Rodri, expressing his lack of surprise at not securing a top-three spot in the Ballon d’Or rankings, alleges that the prestigious award leans heavily towards financial considerations and advertising prominence. Despite his notable contributions, Rodri found himself in fifth place behind teammate Kevin De Bruyne. In an interview with The Mirror, he remarked,…
In an exclusive exchange with West Ham defender Kurt Zouma, Nigerian singer Omah Lay, also known as Stanley Omah Didia, emphatically declares that a seismic impact would reverberate worldwide if the Super Eagles of Nigeria emerge victorious in the impending 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The ‘Soso’ maestro expressed his admiration for Nigeria’s remarkable…
Renowned former Liverpool and Tottenham striker, Peter Crouch, has laid out his strategic vision for the Premier League standings this season, foreseeing a triumphant finish for the Reds. In a compelling analysis shared on his podcast, Crouch asserts Liverpool’s claim to the top position, leaving no room to discount the relentless challenge from Manchester City,…
The CAF has unveiled the officiating team for the impending 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final. The pivotal role of the referee will be assumed by Dahane Beida from Mauritania, with Jerson Emiliano Dos Santos of Angola and Diana Chikotesha as the first and second assistant referees, respectively. Bouchra Karboubi from Morocco will officiate as…
Super Eagles’ stalwart defender, Semi Ajayi, revealed his absence from head coach Jose Peseiro’s post-game briefing following Nigeria’s triumph over South Africa in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final. The West Brom standout, pivotal in the Super Eagles’ penalty shootout victory against Bafana Bafana after a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes, clarified that he…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State commended the Super Eagles squad, specifically acknowledging goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and head coach Jose Peseiro, following Nigeria’s triumph over South Africa in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final on Wednesday. The victory, secured through a penalty shootout, propelled Nigeria into the AFCON finals after a 1-1 draw in…
Former Super Eagles skipper, Joseph Yobo, commended Ademola Lookman for his stellar performance in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, particularly in the match against Angola where his first-half strike proved pivotal in securing Nigeria’s spot in the semi-final. Lookman, with three goals to his name, currently holds the title of the team’s leading goal-scorer…
Barcelona’s helm, Xavi Hernandez, alleges that Real Madrid is systematically influencing referees in Spain through their television network. Reiterating his previous assertion of LaLiga officials displaying favoritism towards Madrid, Xavi contends that this bias impedes Barcelona’s competitiveness in the title race. Undeterred, he underscores the ongoing influence exerted by Madrid on referees and laments the…
In the latest developments on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the quarter-final matchups have been officially determined, marking a pivotal stage in the competition following the conclusion of the Round of 16 on Tuesday night. Mali secured their place in the next round with a compelling 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso. Edmond Tapsoba’s early…
Napoli’s formidable striker, Victor Osimhen, expressed his determination to leave an indelible mark for Nigeria amidst the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. Osimhen, a standout performer in the tournament, played a pivotal role in Jose Peseiro’s squad advancing to the quarter-finals. In a compelling display against Cameroon during the last-16…
CAF has unveiled the elite squad of eleven standout players emerging from the group stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Notably dominated by talents hailing from Senegal and Morocco, the roster glaringly lacks representation from Nigerian footballers. Jesus Owono of Equatorial Guinea earns his spot as the formidable goalkeeper, accompanied by his teammate…
Nigeria football legend Segun Odegbami has predicted that the Super Eagles’ final group game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will be “a difficult game”. The Super Eagles will take on Guinea-Bissau on Monday night and are hoping to finish top of Group A. Odegbami, who won the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria…
The government of Côte d’Ivoire has announced that Thursday, January 18 will be a national holiday for all schools in the country, in support of the national football team’s upcoming match against Nigeria. The holiday will allow students and teachers to watch the match and show their support for the team. The government is hoping…
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has outlined two key goals for the team as they prepare to face Ivory Coast in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. First, the team must be more clinical in front of goal, after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea. Secondly, the team must make the most of the…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to clear outstanding bonuses and allowances owed to the Super Eagles national team. According to SCORENigeria, the debts, which date back to over three years and include bonuses for 26 matches, have been covered in the budget approved by the Federal Government for the upcoming Africa Cup of…
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…
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…
The 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finalists are ranked at position 13 globally, behind Argentina, France, Brazil, England, Belgium, Portugal, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Croatia, USA and Mexico in that order. Morocco had 1658.49 unit points, 5.45 points behind 12th-placed Mexico. FIFA uses a relatively complex points-calculation formula that was revised in September 2023. The world football…
Newly unveiled Naija Ratels FC player, and captain, Onome Ebi has been given a land at Life Camp, one of the high brow areas in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF), Paul Edeh, announced the huge property gift to Onome at the weekend during her unveiling at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton…
Super Eagles Striker, Victor Oshimen is to undergo an MRI scan. This is to ascertain the degree of the injury he sustained during Super Eagles friendly match against Saudi Arabia on Friday in Portugal. Oshimen was substituted in the early minutes of the second half after sustaining an injury. Super Eagles Gaffer, Jose Peseiro told…
Norway international Martin Odegaard has signed a new long-term contract for Premier League 2022/2023 2nd Logged Arsenal. Odegaard’s contract extension was announced on arsenal.com on Friday. Though the Gunners did not reveal the duration of the new deal, reports have that it is for five years. “Our captain Martin Odegaard has signed a new long-term…
Super Eagles Star and Forward, Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the 2023 The Best FIFA Football Awards. FIFA made public the names of the nominees on Thursday via her official page. NIGERIA’s Osimhen is the only African who made the shortlist. The 24-year-old played a crucial role in Napoli’s Scudetto success last season. The…
Barcelona faced a setback on Thursday as La Liga reduced their spending limit for the season to 270 million euros ($290 million). La Liga enforces strict spending controls to prevent clubs from overspending on player wages and transfers. Barcelona’s previous limit was much higher at 649 million euros ($697 million), inflated by various financial…
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended from playing because of an anti-doping offence. Italy’s national anti-doping tribunal (Nado) said Pogba returned a test with elevated levels of testosterone after Juve’s 3-0 win at Udinese on August 20. 30-year-old France international Pogba, was an unused substitute but was selected at random for post-match drug…
