Genk striker, Tolu Arokodare said he was emotional after making his debut with the Super Eagles because it was always his dream to play for Nigeria and to have his father watch him play for the country. Tolu Arokodare is currently enjoying a standout season with Genk, where he has contributed 20 goals and seven … Read more
The Confederation Of African Football (CAF) has selected two Nigerian referees, Aminu Shuaibu and Muhammadu Yakubu, to officiate in the upcoming Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Egypt. Recall that the two Nigerian referees were absent from the officiating team for the ongoing Under-17 AFCON in Morocco. In the forthcoming Under-20 AFCON, Shuaibu … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled the venues and match schedule for the 2025 President Federation Cup round of 16 fixtures. All the President Federation Cup matches are set to unfold on Wednesday, April 16, across various locations around the country. One of the standout matches in this round features a classic showdown between … Read more
In an announcement made on Friday, UEFA confirmed that Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger would serve a suspended one-game ban for breaching the organization’s “basic rules of decent conduct” during their exuberant celebrations. The suspension will be in effect for a probationary period of one year, meaning any further violations during that time could result … Read more
Manchester United’s midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, has been honored as the Premier League’s Player of the Month for March, while Nottingham Forest’s manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, has received the managerial accolade for the same month. Despite the month being shortened due to the international break, it proved to be a successful one for Manchester United, who … Read more
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has officially announced that he will be leaving the club at the end of the current 2024-2025 season. In an emotional open letter addressed to the people of Manchester, Kevin De Bruyne revealed that these will be his final months as a Manchester City player. The 32-year-old Belgian midfielder, … Read more
Reactions have continued to trail Kevin De Bruyne’s decision to leave Manchester City at the end of the season after spending 10 years at the Etihad. The 33-year-old announced on Friday that he is bringing an end to his affair with the club at the end of the season when his contract expires. De Bruyne … Read more
Former champions of the President Federation Cup, Bendel Insurance, and Rangers International are set to meet in this year’s round of 16 of the tournament. These two prestigious clubs, boasting a combined total of 10 titles—Bendel Insurance with four and Rangers with six—are among Nigeria’s most iconic football teams. Hence, this President Federation Cup fixture … Read more
The Premier League has justified the decision to cancel two goals during Chelsea’s narrow 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in a high-stakes match on Thursday night. In an official statement released through its social media channels, the Premier League clarified that a shot from Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo was disallowed after a thorough VAR review. The … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Ange Postecoglou expressed his frustration with the video assistant referee (VAR) after Pape Matar Sarr’s goal was controversially disallowed during their Premier League match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night. The match ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for Chelsea, yet the outcome was marred by the cancellation of two … Read more
Nigeria earned a 177-run win over Sierra Leone to record their first win of the 2026 ICC Men’s U-19 World Cup qualifiers at the UNILAG Cricket Oval. The Junior Yellow Greens suffered three consecutive defeats to Namibia, Tanzania, and Kenya at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval in Onikan. The team bounced back with an … Read more
Real Madrid are bracing for potentially significant sanctions from UEFA, as they await critical verdicts regarding the conduct of several key players: Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Antonio Rudiger, and Dani Ceballos. The ongoing investigation against the mentioned Real Madrid players follows their intense penalty shootout victory over Atletico Madrid on March 12, which was marked … Read more
Emma Navarro has opened up on the reasons behind the top 20 players in the men’s and women’s category demanding more prize money from the four major Grand Slams. The players requested a meeting to discuss players receiving a greater share of the revenue generated by the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open. … Read more
Galatasaray have accused Jose Mourinho of physically attacking their coach, Okan Buruk, by grabbing his nose following the Turkish Cup clash against Fenerbahce. After Galatasaray’s 2-1 win over Fenerbahce, Mourinho approached Buruk from behind and pinched his nose, causing him to fall to the ground after the final whistle. Galatasaray vice president Metin Öztürk slammed … Read more
Arsenal have suffered a major injury blow after their star player Gabriel Magalhaes was ruled out until the end of the season ahead of the defining part of the season. The Brazilian defender suffered a hamstring injury in the first half against Fulham before he was replaced by Jakub Kiwior in the 2-1 win for … Read more
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães will miss the remainder of the season after the club confirmed he requires surgery on his hamstring. Gabriel Magalhães, 27, was substituted during the first half of Arsenal’s 2-1 victory against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, raising concerns about his fitness. Since joining the club from Lille, Gabriel has … Read more
Southampton manager, Ivan Juric has praised Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu for his standout performance in the club’s recent 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. Paul Onuachu opened the scoring with an impressive header in the 20th minute, directing Mateus Fernandes’ cross past goalkeeper Dean Henderson. Despite Southampton’s strong start, Crystal Palace equalized with a late … Read more
The Premier League has issued a statement explaining the rationale behind referee Samuel Barrot’s decision not to issue a red card to James Tarkowski. Most football enthusiasts expected the referee to issue a red card to Tarkowski following his controversial tackle on Alexis Mac Allister during the first half of the Merseyside derby in the … Read more
Galatasaray’s vice-president, Metin Ozturk, has urged for a measured response to an incident involving Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho, who confronted Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk during a match on Wednesday night, April 2. During the quarter-finals of the Turkish Cup at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Jose Mourinho was seen making physical contact with Buruk, leading to … Read more
Barcelona have successfully advanced to the Copa del Rey final, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night. This match marked the end of a thrilling Copa del Rey semi-final series, with the first leg ending in a spectacular 4-4 draw that kept fans on the edge of their seats. In the … Read more