In a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, former Super Eagles midfielder, Friday Ekpo, emphasised the importance of reinforcing key departments of the team with fresh home-based and foreign professionals rather than an immediate sacking of Head Coach José Peseiro. Amidst the Super Eagles’ lacklustre performance in the ongoing 2026 Read More…
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Premier League Recap: Title race tightens, shock defeats shake top teams, and young talent shines
Arteta Keeps Mum on Ramsdale’s Display; Uncertainty Looms for Goalkeeper Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta opted not to delve deeply into Aaron Ramsdale’s performance against Brentford, raising doubts about the goalkeeper’s future in the starting lineup following a nervous outing on Saturday. Ramsdale, standing in for the absent David Raya, encountered a shaky Premier League return, escaping Read More…
NPFL: Sunshine Stars shine bright, defeat Sporting Lagos 1-0
Sunshine Stars Football Club triumphed over Sporting Lagos FC with a solid 1-0 victory during their intense Match Day 10 encounter in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Moses Omodumueke secured the game’s sole goal in the 24th minute, sparking an intense battle at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure. Despite Sunshine Stars’ Read More…
Erling Haaland hits new milestone, but City’s streak halted by Liverpool in 1-1 draw
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland made history yet again, notching up a Premier League goal-scoring record but failing to propel his team to victory as the champions were held to a 1-1 draw against Liverpool. Haaland, at 23, surged City ahead after 27 minutes, reaching 50 goals in just 48 games, 17 games fewer than the Read More…
Bariga FC claims victory in 1XBET Community Football Cup final
Bariga FC secured a decisive 2-0 win over Ighalo FC in the final clash held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, marking the culmination of the inaugural 1XBET Community Football Cup. Bagging the championship title, Bariga FC clinched a prize of N1 million, while the valiant runner-up, Ighalo FC, took home N500,000. The Young Read More…
Maguire Accepts Apology from Ghana MP: ‘See you at Old Trafford soon’
“See you at Old Trafford soon,” quipped Harry Maguire in response to an apology from Ghanaian MP Isaac Adongo, who had previously likened Maguire’s football performance to criticisms of Ghana’s Vice-President Mahamadu Bawumia’s economic management. Adongo, in a past parliamentary debate, compared Bawumia’s handling of the economy to Maguire’s play at the heart of Manchester Read More…
Messi accuses Brazilian police of brutality, chaos delays Argentina-Brazil World Cup qualifier
At Maracana Stadium, the commencement of the World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Brazil faced a half-hour delay due to clashes between Brazilian police and visiting fans, alleged Argentina captain Lionel Messi. Tensions erupted between Brazilian and Argentine fans during the national anthems, leading to a confrontation prompting police intervention. The situation escalated as Argentina Read More…
Nigeria’s Group C standings shuffle as Rwanda surprises with victory over South Africa
Nigeria has now slipped to the third spot in Group C for the CAF qualification series leading to the 2026 World Cup. This shift comes after the conclusion of two crucial Match Day 2 games within the group. In a stunning upset at the Huye Stadium in Butare, Rwanda secured a surprising 2-0 win against Read More…
3SC clinches top spot in NPFL, Gombe United secures vital win
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan soared to joint leadership in the 2023–2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a 1-0 triumph over Kano Pillars Football Club. Substitute Kareem Ayinde secured the win with a goal in the 55th minute, propelling 3SC to 17 points in their ninth fixture. Despite their stellar performance, 3SC’s Read More…
Super Eagles struggle to secure second consecutive draw against Zimbabwe in World Cup qualifiers
The Super Eagles managed to secure a second successive draw, grappling to maintain a 1-1 stalemate against Zimbabwe’s Warriors in Rwanda. The clash unfolded at the Huye Stadium in Butare, marking a pivotal matchday 2 Group C confrontation in their 10-match journey to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After the earlier 1-1 struggle Read More…