Bendel Insurance FC and Kwara United FC clashed in a tension-filled match, ending in a 2-2 draw at Benin’s Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Saturday. Sadeeq Yusuf struck early for Kwara United in the 15th minute, breaking through Insurance’s defence to secure the opener, setting the tone for an Read More…
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Nigeria faces crucial Zimbabwe clash following Sadio Mane’s Senegal show
Ahead of Nigeria’s pivotal away encounter against Zimbabwe on Sunday, the spotlight shines on Senegal’s Sadio Mane, who marked his 100th cap in sensational style, notching two goals as Senegal commenced their World Cup qualifying campaign with an emphatic 4-0 home triumph over South Sudan. Mane, a two-time African Footballer of the Year, orchestrated a Read More…
Injuries loom over Premier League top men: Haaland out for Norway, Onana’s uncertain future with Cameroon
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Manchester United’s Andre Onana faced setbacks in their recent national team outings, casting doubts on their immediate availability for club games. Haaland, Norway’s star striker, sustained a foot injury during a friendly against the Faroe Islands, ruling him out of the European Championship qualifier versus Scotland. Norway’s team doctor, Ola Read More…
Everton appeals 10-point deduction over financial breach in Premier League
Everton Football Club faces an unprecedented challenge after the Premier League imposed a 10-point deduction following their breach of profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) for the 2020–21 season. This decision makes Everton the first Premier League club to incur such a penalty. An independent commission swiftly enforced the deduction, forcing Everton to plummet from their Read More…
CAF Awards 2023: Nominees announced for Men’s and Women’s categories
The anticipation for the prestigious CAF Awards 2023 has escalated with the unveiling of the nominees across various categories for both men and women. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) revealed an impressive lineup of contenders, igniting fervent discussions and expectations within the football fraternity. In the men’s categories, the race for the coveted Player Read More…
Nigeria opens World Cup qualification campaign with disappointing draw against Lesotho
In a much-anticipated Group C Match Day 1 fixture for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifications, Nigeria stumbled to a 1-1 draw against Lesotho, marking a lacklustre start to their campaign. The game, held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, witnessed the Super Eagles struggling to dominate their opponents, despite the anticipation of Read More…
Manchester United’s CEO Richard Arnold set to depart as club nears stake sale
Manchester United’s Chief Executive Officer, Richard Arnold, is preparing to exit the club by year-end, marking a departure after a brief two-year tenure. Sources reveal this move aligns with the imminent sale of a minority share to billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe within the club’s ownership. According to Sky News, the official announcement of Arnold’s departure Read More…
Kano Pillars FC secures two-year deal with Gongoni, makers of Rambo products
Kano Pillars Football Club celebrates a pivotal moment, having inked a significant two-year partnership pact with Gongoni, renowned producers of Rambo insecticide, antiseptic, and various household essentials. “Today marks a historic milestone for our club,” declared Alhaji Babangida Umar, the club’s chairman, as he expressed elation following the formal signing of the collaboration between the Read More…
Arsenal secures 3-1 victory over Burnley, joins Manchester City at Premier League summit
Arsenal clinched a crucial 3-1 win against struggling Burnley, propelling them to second place in the Premier League table and drawing level on points with leaders Manchester City. Leandro Trossard, William Saliba, and Oleksandr Zinchenko found the net for Arsenal, moving them to 29 points alongside Manchester City, who still have a game in hand. Read More…
Late drama in Europa League: West Ham and Marseille Triumph, Liverpool Stunned
West Ham United’s Lucas Paqueta emerged as the hero with a late goal, securing a 1-0 home win over Olympiakos Piraeus and maintaining their top spot in Europa League Group A. Despite a challenging performance, West Ham manager David Moyes reflected, “If I was being honest, I don’t think we made enough chances or opportunities, Read More…