In a thrilling series of encounters during Match Day 14 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gombe United FC held Sunshine Stars FC to a 1-1 draw while Kano Pillars FC secured a hard-fought victory against Remo Stars FC, emerging triumphant with a 2-1 win. At the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, Sunshine Read More…
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Premier League Drama: Manchester City held, late goals define Sunday action
The Etihad Stadium witnessed a Sunday spectacle as Manchester City, amidst a goal-laden day, found themselves held to a thrilling 3-3 draw against a resilient Tottenham Hotspur. The nail-biting clash saw Dejan Kulusevski’s 90th-minute header shatter City’s hopes of victory, causing a slip to third place in the Premier League table, trailing leaders Arsenal by Read More…
Sporting Lagos triumph over Katsina United as Kano Pillars’ Abdullahi shines with five goals in NPFL weekend action
In the Nigerian Premier Football League’s Match Day 11 fixtures, Sporting Lagos secured a hard-fought victory over Katsina United, sealing a 1-0 win at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday. This triumph marked a notable highlight among the weekend’s NPFL events. However, the spotlight of the day belonged to Kano Pillars’ young prodigy, Read More…
Super Eagles drop two spots to 42nd in latest FIFA rankings
Nigerian National Team slips down FIFA rankings despite continent’s standing The Super Eagles of Nigeria witnessed a downward shift in the latest FIFA rankings, dropping by two spots to secure the 42nd position globally. According to the ranking table on FIFA’s website, the team experienced a decrease of 16.04 points, tallying 1474.44 points as opposed Read More…
Super Falcons secure dominant 5-0 victory against Cape Verde in Africa Cup of Nations qualifier
The Nigerian Super Falcons showcased their prowess in a resounding 5-0 win over Cape Verde in the first leg of the 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations final round qualifier held in Abuja. “Coach Justin Madugu emphasised the team’s dedication, stating, ‘The girls did what was expected of them and they played according to the 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…
Once upon Weah
George Oppong Weah is the story of an African child who rose from the slums of Clara Town, Monrovia to glittering heights in Europe and America but never lost his sense of purpose. Rather, after he had become quite rich and famous, he returned home to give back part of his wealth and overcame serious Read More…
Super Eagles struggle to secure second consecutive draw against Zimbabwe in World Cup qualifiers
The Super Eagles managed to secure a second successive draw, grappling to maintain a 1-1 stalemate against Zimbabwe’s Warriors in Rwanda. The clash unfolded at the Huye Stadium in Butare, marking a pivotal matchday 2 Group C confrontation in their 10-match journey to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After the earlier 1-1 struggle Read More…
Injuries loom over Premier League top men: Haaland out for Norway, Onana’s uncertain future with Cameroon
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Manchester United’s Andre Onana faced setbacks in their recent national team outings, casting doubts on their immediate availability for club games. Haaland, Norway’s star striker, sustained a foot injury during a friendly against the Faroe Islands, ruling him out of the European Championship qualifier versus Scotland. Norway’s team doctor, Ola Read More…
Arsenal secures convincing 2-0 victory over Sevilla to bolster Champions League aspirations
In a commanding display on Wednesday, Arsenal regained their winning form with a straightforward 2-0 triumph over Sevilla, taking a significant stride towards qualification for the Champions League knockout rounds. After setbacks in the League Cup and Premier League, goals from Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka solidified Arsenal’s standing as Group B leaders. Trossard found Read More…