Int’l News
Bayer Leverkusen head coach, Xabi Alonso, has sent a message through renowned Nigerian football journalist, Oma Akatugba, to assure Nigerian fans of his satisfaction with the performance of Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface. In the final pre-match press conference before the Europa League final between Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen, Akatugba asked Alonso about the limited…
Atalanta are Europa League champions. The Italian side defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0, thanks to a magnificent hat-trick from Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman. This victory not only sees Atalanta lift their first-ever European trophy, but it also marks a historic night for Ademola Lookman himself. He becomes the first player ever to score a hat-trick in…
Borussia Dortmund booked their first UEFA Champions League final appearance in 11 years after a 2-0 aggregate victory over Paris Saint-Germain. Mats Hummels’ powerful header in the second leg sealed the deal, despite PSG hitting the woodwork a frustrating four times in the French capital. Despite the disappointing loss, PSG’s Portuguese midfielder Vitinha received high…
Are you a young football enthusiast dreaming of making it big in the world of soccer? Do you aspire to don the legendary blue jersey of Chelsea Football Club? Well, you’re in luck! The Chelsea Football Academy might just be your ticket to football stardom. Let’s dive into what it takes to join this esteemed…
In a scintillating showdown at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez orchestrated a masterful performance, each contributing a goal and an assist to propel Inter Miami to a resounding 3-1 triumph over Nashville SC in the second leg of their 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 series. Their stellar…
Nigerian International striker Victor Osimhen and Napoli’s UEFA Champions League dream is over! Despite a valiant effort, they fell to Barcelona on aggregate (4-2) after a thrilling second leg. The electric atmosphere at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys was electric, with a crowd of 50,301 cheering Barcelona on to their first Champions League quarterfinal appearance…
Seyi Olofinjana Predicts Manchester City to Win Tight Premier League Race Former Nigerian midfielder Seyi Olofinjana participated in a Budweiser Kings of Football Show X Space and gave his thoughts on the Premier League title race. Olofinjana believes Manchester City will clinch the championship despite a strong push from Liverpool and Arsenal. “Manchester City are…
Inter Miami fans were treated to a magical night on Thursday as Lionel Messi, in his Champions Cup debut, orchestrated a dramatic comeback against Nashville! Nashville stormed ahead with two goals, leaving Inter Miami in a precarious position. But then, the magic happened! Messi, ever the maestro, received a perfectly laid-off pass from Luis Suarez…
Jarrod Bowen stole the show at the London Stadium today, firing West Ham to a thrilling 4-2 victory over Brentford with a stunning hat-trick. The English attacker was on fire, taking just three shots on target to score his three goals, showcasing his clinical finishing ability. Additionally, he displayed impressive accuracy with 20 out of…
Manchester United’s hopes of an unbeaten run in 2024 were dashed in dramatic fashion tonight as Fulham secured a sensational 2-1 victory at Old Trafford! The heroics came from two Nigerians, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, who combined to deliver a night the away fans will never forget. Fulham took the lead in the 65th…
Barcelona, Spain – In a verdict that has sent shockwaves through the sporting world, former Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves has been sentenced to four years and six months in prison for sexual assault. Why is Daniel Alves in Prison? Daniel Alves is in prison because a court in Barcelona found him guilty of…