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England’s Right-Wing Dilemma: Is Saka fit to start?

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Bukayo Saka could hold the key to England’s World Cup hopes as Thomas Tuchel prepares to name his latest squad.

English refereel Gareth Viccars to rot in jail 13 years for child abuse

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Viccars, 47, who officiated in the EFL and FA Cup, targeted three 15-year-old girls between November 2021 and October 2024.

FIFA U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles defeat Saudi Arabia in second group F encounter

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Midfielder Nasiru Salihu scored Nigeria’s first goal of the tournament by converting in the 10th minute, but the Asians were back…

How FIFA’s stand on Israel could shape the 2026 World Cup

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Infantino explained this after a meeting of FIFA’s ruling council, where the situation with Israel was not on the official…

FIFA under pressure as US blocks Iranian delegation from attending World Cup event

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Sports experts warn that if the situation is not resolved, it could undermine Iran’s full participation in the 2026 FIFA…

Fans anxious as Galatasaray reveals truth about Osimhen’s injury

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Galatasaray head coach, Okan Buruk, has shed light on why Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was taken off during Tuesday night’s…

EPL: Arsenal tipped to win Premier League title

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

With Liverpool setting the early pace, Arsenal growing in confidence, and City lurking in the background, football fans could be…

Haaland’s double not enough as Monaco hold Manchester City

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

He doubled his tally just before half-time, rising highest to head home Phil Foden’s delivery, giving Pep Guardiola’s men a…

Arsenal overpower Olympiacos with ruthless finishing from Martinelli, Saka

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

As Olympiacos pushed for a late leveller, Arsenal punished them on the counter. In stoppage time, Ødegaard slid a clever…

PSG stun Barcelona with dramatic late Ramos strike at Camp Nou

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

PSG clawed back into the game in the 38th minute. Nuno Mendes carved open Barcelona’s defence with a clever through…

Isak vs Osimhen: Robson names the striker he rates higher

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Robson was speaking after Galatasaray’s impressive 1-0 victory over the Premier League champions, Liverpool, in the UEFA Champions League on…

2025 FIFA U17 World Cup finals: Flamingos in flaming form ahead of departure to Morocco

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Since returning to camp, the girls have played eight friendly matches, winning all, scoring 26 goals and conceding nonea perfect…

FIFA U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles target three points against Saudi Arabia

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Head Coach Aliyu Zubair is upbeat his wards have shaken off the defeat against Norway as their attention has shifted…

Fans the driving force, says Osimhen after Liverpool upset

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Congratulations to the team. It was a very tough game against a strong opponent. Many people didn’t believe we could…

Osimhen fires Galatasaray to victory over Liverpool

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The Nigerian striker calmly converted in the 16th minute, sending Alisson Becker the wrong way after Dominik Szoboszlai’s rash challenge…

Hat-trick hero Mbappé leads rampant Real Madrid to five-goal rout

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The opener came in the 25th minute, when goalkeeper Sherhan Kalmurza brought down Franco Mastantuono in the box. Mbappé stepped…

Ex -Super Eagles player blasts Nigerians for celebrating South Africa’s FIFA punishment

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Ex -Super Eagles player blasts Nigerians for celebrating South Africa’s FIFA punishment

Deco clears air on Rashford’s permanent deal at Barcelona

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Barcelona’s director of football, Deco, has dismissed claims that the club would be forced to buy Marcus Rashford permanently after…

What we’ll do about FIFA’s points deduction – South Africa

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has strongly condemned FIFA’s decision to deduct three points from its tally in the…

FIFA U20 World Cup: Narrow defeat for Nigeria as Flying Eagles target redemption against Saudi Arabia

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

The Flying Eagles will take on Saudi Arabia in their second match of the competition on Thursday.

Ineligible player: Nigerians respond with anger, doubt as FIFA deducts 3 points from South Africa

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Zimbabwe and Lesotho are playing in South Africa as home ground against South Africa. Good luck to Benin Republic if…

WAFU-B U17 Championship: Eaglets set to pick AFCON ticket at Starlets’ expense

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

The same shouts of victory echoed in the camp of Golden Eaglets when the team defeated Black Starlets 3-2 in…

Hope rises for Nigeria as FIFA hits South Africa with sanctions for fielding ineligible player

Paul Dada

6 months ago

“In accordance with the relevant provisions of the FDC, they have ten days in which to request a motivated decision,…

Romelu Lukaku in serious pains as tragedy hits his family

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

The AS Roma forward described his late father, whom he affectionately called “Vieux Roy,” as his greatest teacher and protector.

Kwara United apologises to fans

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin has apologized to its fans and other stakeholders

International Friendlies: Super Eagles to play Venezuela & Colombia in USA

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

The Nigeria Football Federation hereby confirms that the senior men national team, Super Eagles, will take on Venezuela and Colombia…

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles eye first blow as Norway seek to break group-stage jinx

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles arrive in Chile with pedigree and ambition. Making their 14th appearance at the tournament, the West Africans…

Missed chances haunt Kwara United as Ghana’s Kotoko advance in CAF Confederation Cup

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

The Afonja Warriors, who had already lost the first leg 4-3 in Kumasi, went into the return fixture needing a…

EPL: Stoppage-time heroics lift Arsenal past Newcastle at St James’ Park

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Mikel Merino finally broke through in the 84th minute, drilling home the equaliser to set up a frantic finale.

FIFA faces global pressure after Trump’s World Cup threat

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 months ago

Trump’s warning hinges on safety. Yet, experts debate whether his concerns reflect genuine risk assessments or political posturing shaped by…

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