Newcastle United’s hopes of finishing in the Premier League’s top four were dealt another blow with Saturday’s 2-2 draw against relegation-threatened Leeds United, while Southampton’s misery came to an end with the club’s relegation. The second-half equaliser scored by Leeds defender Rasmus Kristensen cost Newcastle the win that would have virtually guaranteed them a spot Read More…
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Burkina Faso knocks Nigeria out of U17 AFCON, world cup reckoning
Nigeria’s Under 17 team, Golden Eaglets have crashed out of the ongoing Under 17 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Algeria. The team lost 1-2 to their Burkina Faso counterparts in the quarter finals of the event at the Nelson Mandela Stadium on Thursday. The result means that Nigeria could not secure a ticket to Read More…
Arteta says Arsenal “suffered tonight” after Man City’s 4-1 mauling
Arsenal are still atop the Premier League, but their manager Mikel Arteta’s body language after Wednesday’s 4-1 loss to Manchester City suggests they have no chance of winning the league. His team crumbled under City’s relentless assault and may have gotten lucky, what with Kevin De Bruyne scoring twice and John Stones and Erling Haaland Read More…
Brentford’s 2-0 Stamford Bridge win deepens Chelsea’s slump
In the Premier League on Wednesday, an own goal by Blues captain Cesar Azpilicueta and a goal by Bryan Mbeumo gave Brentford a 2-0 victory, condemning Chelsea to their fifth loss in five games under interim coach Frank Lampard. After this defeat, Chelsea dropped to 11th place in the Premier League, looking like they might Read More…
UEFA president says Champions League final in U.S. ‘possible’ in future
Europe’s football governing body UEFA is considering holding the Champions League final in the United States in the future to take advantage of the growing interest in the sport there, according to UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin. Ceferin hinted that a departure from precedent was possible as they discussed moving the pinnacle event in European club Read More…
Arsenal’s season won’t be decided by Man City, says Arteta
While Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged Tuesday that his team’s fate might be affected by their upcoming Premier League showdown with Manchester City, he insisted that the outcome of the game would not be decisive. After winning two and drawing one of their previous three games, Arsenal’s lead in the Premier League table has shrunk Read More…
Novelty Match: SS Timothy & Titus CWO beat’s CMO 2-0
By Patricia Ekeruche The Catholic Women Organisation of Saints Timothy and Titus Catholic Church, Isheri Osun, a suburb of Lagos State, on Saturday defeated their male counterpart in the Catholic Men Organisation (CMO) by two goals to nothing. The novelty match which took place at the church field was organized as part of activities to Read More…
Klopp eyes Champions League after Liverpool’s best season performance in Leeds 6-1 mauling
Juergen Klopp has not ruled out a bid for a Champions League berth in the remaining weeks of the season after Liverpool’s 6-1 thrashing of Leeds United at Elland Road on Monday. Liverpool won for the first time in six games in all competitions since early March, when they defeated Manchester United 7-0, thanks to Read More…
Flying Eagles learn World Cup group opponents Friday
The official draw for the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup group phase will take place on Friday in Zurich, Switzerland. The FIFA Council Bureau announced this on Monday, while also reaffirming Argentina’s intention to host the competition from May 20 to June 11. Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are one of four African teams, along with Senegal, Read More…
Edo State FA Chairman sacked by board members, asked to hand over to Vice
The Board of Directors of the Edo State Football Association (FA) voted no confidence in its chairman, Roland Abu, on Monday, citing his alleged inability to deliver financial reports, among other difficulties. In a letter sent to the General Secretary on Monday, the board also informed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of Abu’s dismissal. The Read More…