Nigeria forced Equatorial Guinea to a frustrating 1-1 draw in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A at Ebimpe’s Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium. Ivan Salvador’s composed finish in the 36th minute gave Equatorial Guinea the lead, but Victor Osimhen’s difficult header in an empty net levelled the score for Nigeria. Read More…
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De Bruyne’s late heroics propel Manchester City, Chelsea grinds out narrow win over Fulham
In a dramatic turn of events, Kevin de Bruyne orchestrated a stunning late comeback, securing a 3-2 victory for Manchester City against Newcastle United on Saturday. De Bruyne, making his first Premier League appearance since the season opener, entered as a substitute in the 69th minute and turned the tide with a clinical equaliser. His Read More…
AFCON 2023 kicks off with mesmerising opening ceremony, Côte d’Ivoire triumphs in spectacular opener
The highly anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) commenced with a dazzling opening ceremony at the Ebimpé Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Saturday, celebrating Africa’s rich diversity and culture. As reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the ceremony unfolded with a vibrant display of traditional Ivorian dances and music, featuring performers Read More…
Barcelona triumphs 2-0 over Osasuna, setting stage for El Clasico showdown
In a subdued Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia, Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal secured a 2-0 victory for Barcelona over Osasuna on Thursday. The result paves the way for a highly anticipated final clash with Real Madrid on Sunday, reminiscent of last year’s final, which Barcelona won 3-1. Barcelona struggled in the first Read More…
Super Eagles soar into Abidjan in style for AFCON 2023 kickoff
The highly-anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 is set to kick off in Cote d’Ivoire, and the Super Eagles of Nigeria have made a grand entrance into Abidjan, exuding style and enthusiasm. The team, sporting a striking all-white traditional kaftan paired with green caps, made a statement upon their arrival at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Read More…
Kano Pillars appeals N12 million fine for pitch disruption
The management of Kano Pillars Football Club has issued an appeal to the Nigeria Professional Football League Disciplinary Committee to reconsider the N12 million fine imposed on the team for alleged misconduct. In a statement by the club’s secretary, Sani Ibrahim, the incident occurred during the week 17 match against Plateau United at Sani Abacha Read More…
Guinea stuns Super Eagles 2-0 in AFCON warm-up clash
In a final 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) warm-up match, Nigeria’s Super Eagles faced a 0-2 defeat against Guinea’s Syli Nationale at the Bani Yas Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The game played behind closed doors, resulted in the Nigerian team’s unexpected loss. The clash followed Nigeria’s impressive 12-0 victory over Al Gharbia FC, a Read More…
Liverpool storms into FA Cup 4th round, Arsenal’s goal drought continues
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp praised his team’s resilience in a 2-0 win over Arsenal in the FA Cup, acknowledging the absence of key players like Mohamed Salah, Wataru Endo, and Virgil van Dijk. Klopp remarked, “That’s a really good football team we missed.” He commended the team’s performance despite the challenges, stating, “Football is like Read More…
FA Cup Third Round Recap: Liverpool’s ambition, big wins, and surprise triumphs
Liverpool’s manager, Juergen Klopp, affirmed the club’s serious approach to the FA Cup, declaring their readiness to face Arsenal in a third-round clash and aiming to thrive in all competitions this season, even if it leads to a demanding schedule. With the Premier League leaders set to lock horns with record 14-time FA Cup winners Read More…
Doma United triumphs, secures top spot in NPFL standings
Doma United Football Club of Gombe State regained their perch atop the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings with a resounding 2-0 victory over Katsina United on Match Day 17 of the 2023/2024 season at the Pantami Township Stadium, Gombe. Securing their ninth win of the season, Doma United showcased early dominance, netting two goals Read More…