In a thrilling encounter held in Abuja on Tuesday, the Super Falcons showcased their prowess as they outperformed Ethiopia with a 4-0 victory, securing a 5-1 aggregate score. This victory propels them to the third round of the African qualifiers for the upcoming Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. The match played out at the Moshood Abiola Read More…
In a stunning feat, Argentina’s Lionel Messi clinched his eighth Ballon d’Or for the world’s best player on Monday in Paris, France. He outshone Erling Haaland, the UEFA player of the year and Manchester City’s treble winner, to claim this prestigious award. Completing the top three best players in the world was France’s Kylian Mbappe, Read More…
Sporting Lagos FC clinched a hard-fought victory against Niger Tornadoes, securing their second home win on Match Day 5 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The showdown, a well-attended late-night football spectacle, unfolded at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos. Sporting Lagos FC opened the match on a positive note, asserting their dominance in the Read More…
Manchester City Hands United a Reality Check Cautious optimism had returned to Manchester United after three successive wins in all competitions but reality hit home hard as Manchester City outclassed them in a 3-0 win on Sunday. In the words of an observer, “Those victories against Brentford, Sheffield United, and FC Copenhagen were hardly convincing, Read More…
Tottenham Hotspur continued their unbeaten start to the season by securing a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, propelling them to a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Friday. Ange Postecoglou’s side found themselves evenly matched with their London rivals, Palace, during a closely contested opening period. However, the game took a Read More…
Manchester United’s goalkeeper, Andre Onana, expressed his support for teammate Alejandro Garnacho and defended his use of gorilla emojis in a recent social media post. In the post, the 19-year-old Garnacho shared a picture of himself and Onana celebrating the incredible save made by the Cameroonian goalkeeper during injury time against FC Copenhagen on Tuesday, Read More…
In an exciting clash in Addis Ababa, the senior women’s football teams of Nigeria and Ethiopia ended their match in a 1-1 draw, marking the second round of qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games. The tie, with one goal each, has set the stage for a thrilling return leg in Abuja scheduled for the upcoming Read More…
In a thrilling Champions League clash, Arsenal emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Sevilla. Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus found the back of the net on either side of halftime, propelling Arsenal to the top of Group B at the midpoint of the pool stage. Martinelli’s lightning-quick opener, a result of a breakaway from Read More…
In a thrilling weekend of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) action, several teams showcased their prowess on the pitch. Plateau United FC of Jos managed to defeat Sunshine Stars of Akure 1-0 in a well-fought encounter. The lone goal came from a well-executed free kick by Albert Hilary in the 31st minute. Plateau United dominated Read More…
Aston Villa’s Surge Towards Top Four: Unai Emery’s Impact Takes Centre Stage Unai Emery’s consistent downplaying of Aston Villa’s chances of breaking into the Premier League’s top four is starting to seem misplaced as his team continues to impress. Their 4-1 victory over West Ham on Sunday propelled them to fifth place, and while Douglas Read More…
