Gernot Rohr, the Republic of Benin’s national football team coach, is facing an early setback ahead of the team’s crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Nigeria. The veteran defender, Cédric Hountondji, has been ruled out due to a thigh injury sustained before Benin’s last match against Rwanda in September. Gernot Rohr, a Read More…
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Shola Shoretire returns to Old Trafford with PAOK in Europa duel
Shola Shoretire, the Nigerian-eligible forward, is set to triumphantly return to Old Trafford on Thursday, November 7, 2024, as his new team PAOK takes on Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League. This marks 900 days since Shoretire last played for the Red Devils in a competitive match. Shoretire began his youth career with Whitley Read More…
Arsenal triumph over Tottenham in North London derby
In a thrilling North London derby, Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. The match, which drew a crowd of 61,645 spectators, saw Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhães score the decisive goal in the 64th minute, heading home a corner from Bukayo Saka. Tottenham started the game strongly, Read More…
Football Weekend Round-Up: Kane’s treble, Haaland’s double, and more
In a thrilling weekend of football, Harry Kane stole the spotlight with a clinical hat-trick as Bayern Munich demolished newly promoted Holstein Kiel 6-1. “We got off to a great start, took the early lead to make it 1-0 and then just added to it,” said Bayern captain Manuel Neuer. Kane’s treble, including a powerful Read More…
Nigeria held to a draw by Rwanda in AFCON qualifier amidst coaching shake-up
In a thrilling encounter at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, the Nigerian Super Eagles were held to a 0-0 draw by the Rwandan national team in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification match. The match, which took place on September 10, 2024, saw both teams battling fiercely for crucial points in Group D. Read More…
Vardy’s late strike earns Leicester City a 1-1 draw against wasteful Spurs in season opener
Leicester City’s veteran striker Jamie Vardy salvaged a point for the newly-promoted side in their Premier League opener, holding Tottenham Hotspur to a 1-1 draw at the King Power Stadium on Monday. Despite dominating much of the match, Spurs were left to rue missed opportunities that could have secured them all three points. Tottenham’s early Read More…
Thierry Henry Steps Down as French Under-21 Coach
Thierry Henry has resigned as the coach of the French Under-21 national soccer team, the Federation Francaise de Football (FFF) announced on Monday. This decision comes just days after his team lost to Spain in the Olympic final. Henry cited personal reasons for his departure, ending his contract which was initially set to run until Read More…
Haaland shines in 100th appearance as Manchester City outclass Chelsea in season opener
Erling Haaland marked his 100th appearance for Manchester City in style, netting his 91st goal to help the champions secure a spirited 2-0 victory over Chelsea as they launched their Premier League title defence on Sunday. “Three points, a perfect start,” Haaland told Sky Sports after the match. The Norwegian striker, fed by Bernardo Silva, Read More…
Argentina wins record 16th Copa America
Argentina secured their 16th Copa America title with a 1-0 victory over Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. The match, played on Sunday, was decided by an extra-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez. The game had a delayed start due to thousands of fans without tickets trying to enter the stadium. It remained Read More…
Spain celebrates Euro 2024 victory over England
Spain’s national soccer team erupted in euphoria after a dramatic 2-1 victory over England secured their record fourth European Championship title on Sunday. Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal’s decisive goal in the 86th minute clinched the win at Berlin’s Olympiastadion. Spain initially took the lead through Nico Williams early in the second half, but England’s Cole Palmer Read More…