In a freezing night at The Emirates, Arsenal secured their place in the last 16 of the Champions League by overwhelming RC Lens with an impressive 6-0 victory. The win also ensured their top position in Group B, sealing their qualification. Speaking to reporters after the remarkable win, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta expressed his satisfaction Read More…
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PSG’s dramatic draw keeps Euro Champions League Group F wide open
In a nail-biting encounter, Paris St-Germain (PSG) managed to salvage a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United in a Champions League showdown that kept Group F on a knife edge. The match concluded with Kylian Mbappe’s nerve-racking penalty strike deep into stoppage time, leaving PSG still in charge of their fate but with a precarious grip. Read More…
Delta Queens secure hockey bronze at 25th Women 2023 Africa Cup for Club Champions
The Delta Queens hockey team from Nigeria has once again solidified their position in African hockey history, seizing the bronze medal in a thrilling display at the 25th Women 2023 Africa Cup for Club Champions (ACCC) in Malawi. According to Adeoye Jacobs, the team’s coach, their achievement of the bronze medal marks a significant milestone, Read More…
Ronaldo’s Fair Play alters penalty call, tells ref ‘it was no penalty’
In Monday’s Asian Champions League clash between Al-Nassr and Persepolis, Cristiano Ronaldo showcased exceptional sportsmanship. The forward, renowned for his time with Manchester United and Real Madrid, found himself at the centre of a penalty call after a challenge by Sorous Rafiei early in the Group E game in Riyadh. Despite being awarded the penalty, Read More…
Ex-International Friday Ekpo urges focus on Super Eagles’ depth than coach sack
In a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, former Super Eagles midfielder, Friday Ekpo, emphasised the importance of reinforcing key departments of the team with fresh home-based and foreign professionals rather than an immediate sacking of Head Coach José Peseiro. Amidst the Super Eagles’ lacklustre performance in the ongoing 2026 Read More…
Premier League Recap: Title race tightens, shock defeats shake top teams, and young talent shines
Arteta Keeps Mum on Ramsdale’s Display; Uncertainty Looms for Goalkeeper Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta opted not to delve deeply into Aaron Ramsdale’s performance against Brentford, raising doubts about the goalkeeper’s future in the starting lineup following a nervous outing on Saturday. Ramsdale, standing in for the absent David Raya, encountered a shaky Premier League return, escaping Read More…
NPFL: Sunshine Stars shine bright, defeat Sporting Lagos 1-0
Sunshine Stars Football Club triumphed over Sporting Lagos FC with a solid 1-0 victory during their intense Match Day 10 encounter in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Moses Omodumueke secured the game’s sole goal in the 24th minute, sparking an intense battle at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure. Despite Sunshine Stars’ Read More…
Erling Haaland hits new milestone, but City’s streak halted by Liverpool in 1-1 draw
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland made history yet again, notching up a Premier League goal-scoring record but failing to propel his team to victory as the champions were held to a 1-1 draw against Liverpool. Haaland, at 23, surged City ahead after 27 minutes, reaching 50 goals in just 48 games, 17 games fewer than the Read More…
Italy secures Davis Cup final spot after Jannik Sinner’s heroics
Italy’s resurgence in the Davis Cup reached a pinnacle after a 25-year hiatus, as Jannik Sinner’s stellar performance propelled them into the finals. Sinner’s words echoed his intense determination, stating, “I just tried to push in every single point… It’s all part of tennis.” Sinner, in an exceptional singles match, saved three match points to Read More…
Oscar Pistorius: The tale of triumph and tragedy
Oscar Pistorius’s life journey, encapsulated from the heights of inspirational triumph to the depths of a tragic event, reflects the stark contrast between two cinematic narratives – one of a sporting legend and the other a harrowing tale of violence. In the former portrayal, he emerged as the revered “Blade Runner,” securing numerous Paralympic gold Read More…