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Gyökeres’ penalty sends Arsenal back to Premier League Summit

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

The decisive moment arrived in the 27th minute, when VAR intervened to award a penalty after a handball in the…

Red Cards wrecks Tottenham as Liverpool power to victory

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

Liverpool doubled their lead ten minutes later as sustained pressure paid off. Jeremie Frimpong delivered a dangerous cross from the…

Erling Haaland brace fires Man City to top of Premier League

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

Manchester City climbed to the summit of the Premier League table on Saturday, at least temporarily pending the outcome of…

AFCON to be held every four years from 2028

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will switch to a four-year cycle starting from 2028, the Confederation of African Football…

Chelsea fight back to hold Newcastle to draw

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

Chelsea clawed their way back from a two-goal deficit to force a 2-2 draw against Newcastle at St James’ Park…

Arteta says Arsenal ready to win trophies as he marks 6 years as manager

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the club is now in the right position to win major trophies as he marks…

Maresca responds to reports he might succeed Guardiola at Man City

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has dismissed speculation that he could succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, calling the reports “100%”…

Eagles boast full strength as Osimhen joins AFCON camp in Cairo

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen’s arrival at the Super Eagles’ AFCON camp in Cairo on Wednesday night has given the team a major…

FIFA Petition: DR Congo slams Nigeria, calls them ‘bad losers’

Femi Fabunmi

3 months ago

They stated that if a team fails to win on the pitch, it should not attempt to secure victory through…

How does the vanishing spray used by football referees work?

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 months ago

The vanishing spray is an elegant blend of chemistry and sports officiating. It is an example of how a simple…

Ahmed Musa retires from international football

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

Nigeria’s most capped international footballer, Ahmed Musa, has announced his retirement from the Super Eagles, ending a 15-year career with…

Osimhen, Lookman renew rivalry as Nigeria Pitch Awards nominees drop

Femi Fabunmi

3 months ago

The Nigeria Pitch Awards ceremony will take place on Monday, December 22, 2025, and will honour outstanding Nigerian footballers, coaches,…

2018 World Cup: How delayed bonuses forced Mikel to bypass NFF officials

Femi Fabunmi

3 months ago

Mikel retired from international football a year later, having made 91 appearances for Nigeria. He won the Africa Cup of…

AFCON 2025 Group D Showdown: High stakes as underdogs face powerhouses

Femi Fabunmi

3 months ago

As the African Cup of Nations gears up, Group D stands out as one of the tournament’s most intriguing pools.…

FIFA Best Awards 2025: Full List of Winners

Femi Fabunmi

3 months ago

Football’s biggest stars gathered on Tuesday as FIFA celebrated its annual The Best Awards 2025, honoring outstanding performances in the…

How Buhari bypassed NFF, directly paid Super Eagles’ 2018 World Cup bonuses – Mikel

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has said he contacted the office of late President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure…

Morocco 2025: Egypt’s Pharaohs edge Super Eagles 2-1 in tough duel

Femi Fabunmi

3 months ago

The Pharaohs of Egypt edged the Super Eagles 2-1 in an international friendly played at the Cairo Stadium on Tuesday,…

Morocco 2025: Akinsanmiro shocked by Super Eagles AFCON call-up

Femi Fabunmi

3 months ago

Speaking to NFF TV from the Super Eagles’ training camp in Cairo, the uncapped midfielder said he could not believe…

Breaking: Nigeria’s World Cup hopes revived as DR Congo face player eligibility probe

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has launched a probe into the eligibility of several DR Congo players used during the…

AFCON 2025 Group C Preview: Super Eagles brace for Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania test

Femi Fabunmi

3 months ago

Group C of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations promises drama, quality football and compelling storylines as Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda…

Super Eagles Squad grows to 22 ahead of Egypt friendly

Paul Dada

3 months ago

“The friendly will help the technical crew assess team shape and readiness ahead of the AFCON challenge,” Efoghe said.

Bournemouth fight back to hold Man. United in eight-goal Old Trafford thriller

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

Bournemouth produced a stirring comeback to earn a dramatic 4–4 draw against Manchester United in a pulsating Premier League encounter…

AFCON 2025 Countdown: Onuachu, Lookman arrive as Super Eagles camp bubbles with 20 players

Femi Fabunmi

3 months ago

Twelve players have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Egypt as preparations begin for the 2025 Africa Cup of…

AFCON 2025: Group B set to separate contenders from pretenders

Femi Fabunmi

3 months ago

In short: Group B promises high-stakes football, tactical intrigue and moments of continental brilliance as Africa’s elite and emerging nations…

Morocco 2025: Super Eagles battle Pharaohs in Cairo friendly

Femi Fabunmi

3 months ago

Pharaohs, who are the only country to have achieved three consecutive triumphs (2006-2010), have to negotiate things with 1996 hosts…

Palmer out of Chelsea’s Carabao Cup quarter-final – Maresca

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer will miss the club’s Carabao Cup quarter-final clash against Cardiff City, head coach Enzo Maresca has…

Serie A: Inter Milan claim top spot as Napoli suffer costly defeat

Femi Fabunmi

3 months ago

Inter Milan moved to the top of the Italian Serie A table after beating Genoa 2–1 on Sunday. Their rise…

Aston Villa beat West Ham to complete 9-match winning streak

Michael Adesina

3 months ago

Aston Villa came from behind twice to beat West Ham United 3-2 at the London Stadium on Sunday, extending their…

Haaland, Foden score as Man City thrash Palace at Selhurst Park

Femi Fabunmi

3 months ago

Manchester City face Brentford at home in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Morocco 2025: Profiling 10 Super Eagles AFCON debutants

Femi Fabunmi

3 months ago

Together, these ten AFCON debutants embody the Super Eagles’ blend of youth and experience, offering fresh energy and renewed hope…

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