In a thrilling encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, Osun United claimed a crucial 1-0 victory over Madiba FC, propelling them to the top of the Conference B standings in the Nigerian National League (NNL). Ganiyu Gberefun’s last-minute strike sealed the win for the away side, capping off a tense and fiercely contested…
Enyimba International FC secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Nasarawa United earlier today at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba in a rescheduled Match Day 17 fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Coach Stanley Eguma made just one change to the lineup that triumphed over Mozambique’s Black Bulls in the CAF Confederation Cup over…
By Isaac Sanyaolu The decision by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) under Ibrahim Musa Gusau’s leadership to appoint Éric Sékou Chelle as the head coach of Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, is not only disappointing but appears to be a step backward for Nigerian football. The appointment raises many questions about the NFF’s…
In a thrilling Italian Super Cup final, AC Milan staged a remarkable comeback to defeat city rivals Inter Milan 3-2, with Tammy Abraham scoring the decisive goal in the third minute of added time at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on Monday. Inter Milan surged ahead early in the match. Mehdi Taremi set up Lautaro Martínez,…
CS Constantine delivered a statement performance in their CAF Confederation Cup Group A clash, defeating Angola’s Bravos do Maquis 4-0 in a thrilling encounter. The victory was particularly sweet for the Algerian side, as it avenged their earlier defeat to Bravos in Angola. Miloud Rebiai opened the scoring for the home side, and Nigerian striker…
Enyimba FC delivered a scintillating performance in their match day 3 of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage, dominating Mozambique’s Associação Black Bulls FC with a resounding 4-1 victory at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The win marked the Aba giants’ first triumph in the group stage this season and reinvigorated their campaign. From…
The Nigeria National League (NNL) Match Day 4 fixture between Jigawa Golden Stars and Mighty Jets International FC in Katsina was overshadowed by allegations of violence, which marred the visitors’ 1-0 victory on Saturday. According to a statement released on Mighty Jets International FC’s official social media pages, the team’s cameraman, Attahiru Babayo, was attacked…
The Nigeria National League (NNL) Match Day 4 delivered thrilling encounters as teams battled for crucial points in the 2024/2025 season. Dakkada FC Secures First Win of the Season Dakkada FC finally broke their winless streak with a narrow 1-0 victory over Madiba FC of Lagos at the Uyo Township Stadium. The much-needed win marks…
In a surprising tactical decision, Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini left key attacker Ademola Lookman on the bench for much of their Supercoppa Italiana semifinal clash against Inter Milan in Riyadh on Thursday. The decision drew sharp criticism as Atalanta succumbed to a 2-0 defeat, with Denzel Dumfries’ second-half brace sealing Inter’s passage to the…
When is NPFL Resuming? NPFL Resumes January 25, 2025 After Mid-Season Break The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is currently on a three-week mid-season break, following the completion of the first round of matches on December 31, 2024, with Matchday 19 marking the end of the first half of the 2024-2025 season. Resumption Date Announced…
Why is Dani Olmo leaving Barça? Barcelona Battles Financial and Legal Hurdles to Retain Dani Olmo: Registration Crisis Explained Barcelona’s efforts to secure Dani Olmo’s registration have encountered significant obstacles, placing the midfielder’s future with the club in jeopardy. After rejoining Barcelona from RB Leipzig in August 2024 for approximately €60 million, Olmo’s initial registration…
Nigeria 3-1 Ghana (Aggregate: 3-1) The Super Eagles B team delivered an electrifying performance at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, defeating the Black Galaxies of Ghana 3-1 to book their place in the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). This marks Nigeria’s return to the tournament after missing the last two editions in 2020…