Football

AFCON 2025: Group B set to separate contenders from pretenders

Femi Fabunmi

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 months ago

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

Saka admits Arsenal needed luck in narrow win over Wolves

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has admitted that the Gunners needed a slice of luck to secure their dramatic victory over…

Tolu Arokodare scores as Arsenal rely on late fortune to beat Wolves

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare was on target for Wolverhampton Wanderers, but Arsenal got a dramatic late own goal to…

Raphinha nets two as Barcelona beat Osasuna

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Barcelona extended their lead at the top of La Liga after Brazilian winger Raphinha scored twice to secure a 2-0…

Osimhen scores as Galatasaray overwhelm Antalyaspor in four-goal rout

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen was on the scoresheet as Galatasaray produced a ruthless attacking display to overwhelm Antalyaspor 4–1 in their Turkish…

Bassey, Chukwueze inspire Fulham to dramatic victory over Burnley

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Nigerian stars Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze delivered standout performances as Fulham battled to a dramatic 3–2 victory over Burnley…

Ekitike strikes twice as Liverpool silence Brighton at Anfield

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Liverpool maintained their strong Premier League momentum with a controlled 2–0 victory over Brighton on Saturday at Anfield, with Hugo…

Why we recalled Salah against Brighton – Slot

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said it was an “easy decision” to include Mohamed Salah in the squad for the 2-0…

Chelsea ease past Everton with clinical first half display at Stamford Bridge

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Chelsea produced a composed and commanding performance to secure a 2–0 victory over Everton in their Premier League Round 16…

AFCON 2025: Former Player, Udeze slams Super Eagles squad, calls selections questionable

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Former Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze, has criticized Nigeria’s final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON),…

Onazi predicts another AFCON triumph for Nigeria

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Former Nigeria international Ogenyi Onazi says he believes the Super Eagles can win their fourth Africa Cup of Nations title…

AFCON 2025: Shock returns, fresh faces as Chelle names 28- man Super Eagles squad

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Forwards: Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy); Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC, England); Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey); Simon Moses (Paris FC,…

AFCON 2025 Group A Showdown: Comoros, Zambia Announce Squads

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Fourteen players who took part in the last AFCON where Zambia did not make it past the group stage are…

FIFA Rankings: Super Falcons slip one place, retains first position in Africa

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

The team, which was previously ranked 36th in the world, is now in 37th position.

AFCON 2025 Countdown: Group A promises drama, skills, surprises

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Group A in AFCON 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and competitive in the tournament.…

UEFA Champions League: Five clubs book knockout tickets after dramatic matchday 6

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

According to the competition format, the top eight teams overall will go straight into the Round of 16. Teams that…

Osimhen wins ‘Sportsman of the Year’ award

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Victor Osimhen has been named the GQ Turkey Sportsman of the Year, receiving the honour at the magazine’s annual Men…

AFCON 2025: Troost Ekong’s replacement in Super Eagles identified

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Marseille legend Mamadou Niang has endorsed Fulham defender Calvin Bassey as the ideal player to replace William Troost-Ekong at the…

Madrid stunned as Man City stage surprise Champions League comeback

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Real Madrid fans left the Santiago Bernabeu in disbelief on Wednesday night after Manchester City came from behind to snatch…

Club Brugge vs Arsenal: Madueke, Martinelli give Gunners easy win in Belgium

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Arsenal continued their strong Champions League run on Wednesday night with a comfortable 3-0 win over Club Brugge in Belgium.…

Gerrard drops bombshell remark on Salah’s attack on Slot

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

He wants to help the team, and that is good. But blaming others and calling them scapegoats is wrong. He…

UCL: Mbappe doubtful for Manchester City clash

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé missed the team’s training session on Tuesday, creating uncertainty about his availability for Wednesday’s crucial…

NFF Management, Staff stage walk against corruption

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

On the occasion of the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Day, members of the Management and Staff of the Nigeria Football Federation…

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles face goalkeeping uncertainty as Nwabali battles injury

Femi Fabunmi

4 months ago

Nigeria’s number one goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, is currently trying to recover from ankle and hand injuries before the Africa Cup…

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