Napoli faces uncertainty over the availability of Victor Osimhen as they prepare to host Barcelona in the Champions League last 16, following the striker’s absence in their last-gasp 1-1 home draw with Genoa in Serie A due to fatigue. Osimhen’s return to Napoli from the Africa Cup of Nations, where Nigeria reached the final, has Read More…
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Arsenal’s Goal Spree Continues: Premier League Roundup
Arsenal maintained their formidable goal-scoring form by routing Burnley 5-0, keeping pace with Premier League leaders Liverpool, who clinched a 4-1 victory against Brentford. Despite Liverpool extending their lead to five points with Mohamed Salah’s impactful return, Arsenal’s relentless attack propelled them to a convincing win over Burnley, following their recent 6-0 triumph against West Read More…
Enyimba triumphs over Shooting Stars: NPFL Match Day 20 recap
Enyimba International FC celebrated a hard-fought victory on Saturday, clinching a 1-0 win against the visiting Shooting Stars FC of Ibadan in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match day 20 at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba. Chijioke Mbaoma emerged as the hero of the day with his decisive 43rd-minute goal, separating the two sides Read More…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles shine despite AFCON final loss to Côte d’Ivoire
President Bola Tinubu has lauded the resilience and talent of the Super Eagles despite their second-place finish in the African Cup of Nations 2023 held in Cote d’Ivoire. In a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu commended the team, coach, crew, and management for their tenacious performance throughout the tournament, describing their journey as Read More…
Ivory Coast to face Nigeria in AFCON final after thrilling victory over Congo
In a pulsating semi-final clash, Sebastien Haller propelled the Ivory Coast into the Africa Cup of Nations final, edging out the Democratic Republic of Congo with a 1-0 victory at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium. The Ivorians, who narrowly escaped elimination in the group stage, now brace themselves for a showdown against Nigeria in Sunday’s Read More…
Nigeria clinches Africa Cup of Nations Final with penalty drama
Nigeria’s journey to the Africa Cup of Nations final was punctuated with nerve-wracking moments as goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s heroics saved two crucial penalties in a shootout, securing a 4-2 triumph over South Africa after a tense 1-1 draw on Wednesday. William Troost-Ekong’s penalty midway through the second half gave Nigeria the lead, countered by Teboho Read More…
Osimhen absent as Super Eagles gear up for semifinal clash against Bafana Bafana
Napoli FC’s Victor Osimhen missed the Super Eagles’ departure to Bouake for the crucial semifinal against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, citing abdominal discomfort, according to a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report. Nigeria, after a 1-0 victory over Angola, left their Abidjan base for Bouake on Monday. Media officer Babafemi Raji explained Osimhen’s absence, stating, Read More…
Premier League Sunday recap: Arsenal stun Liverpool, Wolves shock Chelsea, and United triumph over West Ham
Premier League action on Sunday delivered thrilling encounters across England, reshaping the league standings and sparking conversations about team performances and managerial futures. In a headline-grabbing match at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal injected new life into the title race by overcoming lacklustre leaders Liverpool with a convincing 3-1 victory. The win narrowed the gap between Read More…
Super Eagles soar past Cameroon, Lookman double books quarterfinal berth in AFCON
Ademola Lookman’s stunning brace propelled Nigeria to a 2-0 victory over arch-rivals Cameroon, securing their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals next weekend. “It’s a great feeling to contribute to the team and get the win,” Lookman beamed after the match. “We knew Cameroon wouldn’t make it easy, but we stuck to our Read More…
Liverpool extends lead, Sheffield United’s late drama ensures draw
In an emphatic display, Liverpool secured a 4-0 victory against Bournemouth, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points. Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota stole the spotlight, each scoring twice in the second half. Klopp, although unhappy with the initial performance, praised his team’s flexibility, stating, “It’s great for Darwin Read More…