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Atalanta’s Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman, continued his sensational form on Friday night, scoring a dramatic late winner to secure a 2-1 victory over AC Milan and lift his team back to the top of the Serie A table. Lookman’s match winning performance earned him his fifth Man of the Match award this season, underscoring his…
Leicester City have confirmed the appointment of Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new head coach, with the former Dutch international striker signing a contract that will run until June 2027. The 48-year-old takes over from Steve Cooper, who was dismissed earlier this season, and will look to steer the Foxes clear of relegation, with the…
Nigeria has a strong representation in the 2024 FIFA Best Awards as four of its top football stars have been nominated for prestigious categories, including the coveted FIFA The Best Men’s 11, Puskás, and Marta Awards. Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong Headline FIFA The Best Nominees Ademola Lookman, who made waves with his impressive performances…
Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, was seen with a significant cut on his nose and visible scratches on his face following his team’s dramatic collapse in the Champions League on Tuesday night. City had been cruising to a comfortable victory at the Etihad Stadium after going 3-0 up against Dutch side Feyenoord, with two goals…
Galatasaray’s star striker, Victor Osimhen, delivered a heartfelt tribute to his injured teammate, Mauro Icardi, after opening the scoring in the club’s 3-2 victory over Samsunspor in a high-stakes Turkish Süper Lig clash at RAMS Park. Osimhen’s emotional gesture not only marked an important goal in a title decider but also demonstrated the strong bond…
Galatasaray fans have erupted in celebration as the club secured what has been dubbed the biggest signing in Turkish football history—Victor Osimhen, the prolific Nigerian striker, has joined the Istanbul giants on loan. The move, described by Sky Sports as a game-changer for Turkish football, has set the stage for a new era at Galatasaray,…
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…
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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…