Nigerian-British Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke will stay at the club until the summer of 2026. The 24-year-old who has just signed a contract extension, hit 29 goals last season to help the Cherries win promotion to the English Premier League (EPL) as Championship runners-up. Solanke, who was capped by England in 2017, joined the south Read More…
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Nigeria submits bid for AFCON 2025
Nigeria has notified the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of her desire to stage the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2025. The country last hosted a major international football tournament almost 13 years ago. Cameroon hosted the delayed edition last January with Cote ‘d Ivoire scheduled to stage the next edition next year. CAF Read More…
Ex-Nigerian footballer found dead in car
A 39-year-old former Nigerian striker, Akeem Omolade, has been found dead in his vehicle in the Italian city of Palermo.Omolade, who spent his entire career in the Southern European country, was found dead on Monday in a Peugeot car.He was found dead in his car days after complaining of pain in his legs.The Kaduna-born football Read More…
Oshoala wins record 5th CAF Player of the Year award
Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala has become the first player to win for the fifth time the African Player of the Year award at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards. Oshoala warded off competition from Cameroonian Ajara Nchout Njoya and Zambia’s Grace Chanda to win her fifth women’s title at the CAF Awards ceremony in Rabat, Read More…
Oshoala may become first player to win CAF award five times
Super Falcons and Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala is the only Nigerian on the three-woman shortlist for the Female Player of the Year award. The Barcelona star is hoping she becomes the first player to win the award five times when the ceremony takes place today. Oshoala was brilliant for Barcelona last season helping her side Read More…
Man City stay ahead of Liverpool, Brentford stun Chelsea
In picture above: Soccer Football – Premier League – Chelsea v Brentford – Stamford Bridge, London, Britain – April 2, 2022 Brentford’s David Raya in action REUTERS/Chris Radburn Manchester City maintained their slim advantage at the top of the Premier League with a routine 2-0 win at Burnley on Saturday as Liverpool eased past Watford Read More…
Dominant Chelsea ease into FA Cup last four
Chelsea secured their place in the English FA Cup semi-finals with a comfortable 2-0 victory at Middlesbrough on Saturday. Boro overcame Manchester United and Tottenham to reach the last eight, but Thomas Tuchel’s Premier League side did not have such difficulties at the Riverside Stadium. This was in spite of the chaos around the Russian-owned Read More…
Inter Milan slip to draw against Serie A title contenders Fiorentina
If Inter Milan FC had thought their fixture against Serie A title rivals, Fiorentina, would be a stroll in the park, they had another thing coming. Their hopes of a second straight Scudetto took yet another hit as they were held 1-1 by Fiorentina in Milan. The reigning Serie A champions have now won just Read More…
Giroud late brace moves AC Milan closer to Serie A leaders
Olivier Giroud scored a quickfire late double to earn AC Milan a dramatic 2-1 win over Inter Milan at San Siro on Saturday. The victory moved his side within a point of the Serie A leaders. AC Milan had taken just one point from their previous two matches and was on the verge of losing Read More…
Bayern Munich extend Bundesliga lead to 9 points after beating RB Leipzig
Bayern Munich had to fight hard for a 3-2 win against RB Leipzig on Saturday to extend their 2021/2022 Bundesliga lead over Borussia Dortmund to nine points. Thomas Müller broke the deadlock in the Allianz Arena in the 12th minute, taking the rebound after goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi saved Robert Lewandowski’s effort. However, it did not Read More…