Co-captain Lindsey Horan’s second-half strike salvaged a thrilling 1-1 draw for the United States against the Netherlands in a captivating Women’s World Cup Group E match on Thursday. The much-anticipated rematch of the 2019 final lived up to expectations, with the Dutch dominating the first half while the Americans found their rhythm after the break. Read More…
Following the Super Falcons’ recent draw against Canada in the Women’s World Cup, local coach Randy Waldrum has been advised by experts to address the team’s midfield concerns in order to find their much-needed balance on the field. In exclusive interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, various pundits and coaches shared Read More…
There will be more African teams in this year’s Women’s World Cup finals in Australia and New Zealand, which might theoretically boost the continent’s chances of doing well, but in reality, those teams may be lucky to go through the first round. There will be 32 teams total, with four coming from Africa, up from Read More…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
