In a commanding display on Wednesday, Arsenal regained their winning form with a straightforward 2-0 triumph over Sevilla, taking a significant stride towards qualification for the Champions League knockout rounds. After setbacks in the League Cup and Premier League, goals from Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka solidified Arsenal’s standing as Group B leaders. Trossard found Read More…
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Manchester United suffers 4-3 Champions League defeat despite Hojlund’s heroics
In a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday, Manchester United surrendered a two-goal advantage to FC Copenhagen in a thrilling 4-3 Champions League clash. The momentum shifted after a controversial red card was shown to Marcus Rashford, who had just scored a brace, altering the course of the game. Reflecting on the pivotal moment, a Read More…
Erling Haaland shines in Champions League, nears record for fastest 40 goals
Erling Haaland’s ankle injury had thrown his participation in Manchester City’s clash with Young Boys into uncertainty just three days ago. However, on Tuesday, he delivered a stellar performance, netting two goals in City’s 3-0 Champions League victory, edging closer to yet another remarkable record. In the wake of this impressive display, Haaland now boasts Read More…
Chelsea crushes Tottenham Hotspur’s title aspirations in chaotic London derby
Tottenham Hotspur’s dreams of reclaiming the Premier League summit were shattered in a dramatic 4-1 loss to Chelsea, marked by Nicolas Jackson’s hat-trick in a frenzied London derby, which saw Tottenham finish the match with only nine players, on Monday. Mauricio Pochettino’s triumphant return to Tottenham Hotspur as Chelsea’s manager was nothing short of extraordinary, Read More…
Sporting Lagos Junior Lokosa scores brace against former team Kano Pillars in NPFL Clash
In a thrilling encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, former Kano Pillars player and highest goal scorer, Junior Lokosa, now with Sporting Lagos FC, delivered a stunning performance on Monday. Lokosa described his two-goal feat against his former club as an emotional moment during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after Read More…
Key takeaways from the 11th Round of the Premier League season
In the latest round of Premier League action, several compelling storylines emerged. Here are some of the standout moments: Maguire and Fernandes answer critics Manchester United’s Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes faced heavy criticism this season but responded in style during a crucial 1-0 victory against Fulham on Saturday. Maguire, who played a crucial role Read More…
NPFL Day 7 Weekend Roundup: Shooting Stars shine with 4-1 Victory, Doma United dominates Gombe, and more excitement in store!
In a thrilling weekend roundup of matches on Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Day 7, the Shooting Stars Football Club of Ibadan showcased their dominance, trouncing visiting Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna with a resounding 4-1 victory. The 2023/2024 NPFL fixture at the Lekan Salami Stadium was a spectacular showcase of skill and determination. From Read More…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta voices outrage over controversial goal in Newcastle’s victory
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta didn’t mince words as he expressed his profound disappointment after Anthony Gordon’s controversial goal secured a 1-0 home victory for Newcastle against his side. Arteta gave a scathing assessment of the match officials and the Premier League’s standards, revealing his deep frustration. The contentious goal was allowed after an extensive triple Read More…
NPFL and StarTimes sign five-year ₦1 Billion broadcast rights deal to bring Nigerian football to TV screens
In a historic move, the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has inked a five-year broadcast rights agreement valued at ₦1 billion with StarTimes, marking a significant step towards restoring the nation’s elite league to television screens. This momentous development was officially confirmed during the contract signing ceremony held in Abuja, where officials from the NPFL Read More…
CAF unveils nominees for CAF Awards 2023
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially disclosed the nominees for the men’s categories of the CAF Awards 2023, which are set to take place on December 11 in Marrakech, Morocco. According to a statement posted on the CAF website, a panel comprising CAF Technical Experts, African Football Legends, and selected media representatives from Read More…