In a madcap showdown on Thursday, Chelsea stunned Manchester United with a last-gasp comeback, securing a thrilling 4-3 victory at Stamford Bridge. Cole Palmer emerged as the hero of the night, clinching a hat-trick and turning the game on its head when it seemed the Reds were on course for an unlikely triumph. Chelsea’s top Read More…
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NPFL Match Day 28 recap: Akwa United stumbles, Enyimba and Shooting Stars secure wins
On a bustling Wednesday in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), host team Akwa United faced a stunning setback as they fell 0-1 to visitors Doma United FC of Gombe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Despite controlling much of the game, Akwa United’s overconfidence proved costly as Emmanuel Jesam’s lone goal in the Read More…
Arsenal seizes Premier League summit, Man City victorious against Aston Villa
Arsenal surged to the top of the Premier League standings after securing a confident 2-0 win against relegation-threatened Luton Town on Wednesday, despite fielding a revamped lineup. Captain Martin Odegaard broke the deadlock in the 24th minute, capitalising on Emile Smith Rowe’s industrious play. A stroke of halftime saw an own goal by Daiki Hashioka, Read More…
Arsenal hold firm to stymie Manchester City: Premier League title race heats up
In a crucial match-up at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, Arsenal displayed defensive prowess, securing a hard-fought 0-0 draw against reigning champions Manchester City. This stalemate allowed Liverpool to ascend to the top spot in the Premier League standings, intensifying the three-way title race. Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, expressed mixed feelings about the outcome, stating, Read More…
FC Robo Queens triumph in Lagos State FA Cup 2024
Dominant Victory for Robo Queens Over Dannaz Ladies FC Robo Queens of Lagos secured a resounding 4-1 victory against Dannaz Ladies FC in the Lagos State FA Cup 2024 final. The match, held on Sunday, showcased the prowess of the defending champions, who clinched their 14th title. The first half witnessed an impressive performance by Read More…
Super Eagles set sights on World Cup qualifiers after friendly setbacks
The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, are rallying after a recent friendly 0-1 defeat handed them by Mali, with defender Kenneth Omeruo expressing the squad’s resolve to secure maximum points in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The team’s departure from Morocco follows mixed results in friendlies against Ghana and Mali, with Read More…
Coventry City seal dramatic FA Cup semi-final spot with last-gasp winner!
Coventry City pulled off a stunning comeback against Wolverhampton Wanderers, securing a place in the FA Cup semi-finals for only the second time in their history. “A great occasion, the fans have been amazing and we’re just delighted,” said Ellis Simms, who scored twice for Coventry, including a crucial equaliser in the seventh minute of Read More…
Young guns fire, Liverpool clinch dramatic League Cup victory with extra-time heroics
In a heart-stopping display of grit and youthful exuberance, Liverpool defied the odds and clinched the League Cup trophy with a narrow 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Wembley Stadium. Facing a seemingly insurmountable challenge due to a long list of injuries to key players, manager Jurgen Klopp made a bold decision – he turned to Read More…
Premier League Upset: Nigerians Shine as Fulham Stun Manchester United at Old Trafford
The roar of the Old Trafford crowd was silenced in dramatic fashion as Fulham, inspired by their Nigerian duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, snatched a stunning 2-1 victory over Manchester United in stoppage time. Bassey, on loan from Rangers, opened the scoring with his first goal for the club, firing home in the first Read More…
Enugu Rangers secure victory against Akwa United in NPFL clash
Enugu Rangers International Football Club of Enugu clinched a hard-fought victory on Sunday as they triumphed 1-0 over Akwa United FC in matchday 20 of the Nigeria Professional Football League 2023/24 season. The showdown unfolded at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, where Rangers and Akwa United showcased their prowess on the field. Despite both Read More…