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…
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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…
Super Falcons triumph 4-0 over Ethiopia’s ‘Lucy’ to advance in women’s Olympic football tournament qualifiers
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…
Lionel Messi secures record eighth Ballon d’Or; Oshoala and Osimhen shine
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…
NPFL Roundup: Sporting Lagos FC triumphs in hard-fought battle on Match Day 5
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…
Premier League roundup: Reality checks for Manchester United and Chelsea, Nketiah’s hat-trick heroics, Liverpool’s attack soars, and Everton’s away form shines
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 extends Premier League lead with 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace
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…
Andre Onana supports teammate Garnacho’s use of gorilla emojis
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…
Super Falcons and Ethiopia’s Lucy draw 1-1 in Olympic qualifiers
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…