Al-Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi compared his team’s thrilling 4-3 extra-time win over Manchester City in the Club World Cup to “climbing Mount Everest without oxygen.” The Saudi side pulled off a major upset, booking a spot in the quarter-finals with a 112th-minute winner from Marcos Leonardo. Inzaghi praised his...
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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is cautiously optimistic about Kylian Mbappe’s availability for the team’s upcoming clash against Juventus in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Alonso expressed his hopes for Mbappe’s return, emphasizing the French superstar’s importance to the team. “We need Kylian; he’s a top player and...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Brighton & Hove Albion Women FC has announced the signing of Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie from Paris FC. Nnadozie, who is also the CAF Goalkeeper of the Year, will join the club on July 1, once her contract with Paris FC ends. Women’s head coach...
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has expressed optimism about the team’s progress, stating that they are taking steps forward amidst the changes happening at the club. Following their 3-0 win over Salzburg, Alonso noted that the team is in the midst of a demanding competition, but is using the...
Manchester City secured top spot in Group G of the FIFA Club World Cup with a resounding 5-2 victory over Juventus, exposing the Italian side’s defensive vulnerabilities. The win marked City’s third consecutive victory in the group stage, finishing with a total of 13 goals scored. City took an...
Chelsea Football Club advanced to the next round of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a dominant 3-0 win over Esperance de Tunisie. The London-based English Premier League side scored three late goals, two in each half, to seal their victory. Tosin Adarabioyo got Chelsea into the lead...
Chelsea Football Club defender, Tosin Adarabioyo, has expressed his interest in representing the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the future. Speaking to the media after Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Esperance de Tunisie in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Adarabioyo revealed that playing for Nigeria is a possibility he...
Former Super Eagles skipper, Joseph Yobo, has urged Nigerians not to write off the team’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Despite the team’s dire situation, Yobo believes that the Eagles can still turn the tables. “We have been in that space before; for this team, they...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons held Portugal to a goalless draw in a thrilling friendly match, showcasing their flair and grit despite arriving less than 24 hours before kick-off. The team’s star goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, was instrumental in the team’s defensive solidity, making several brilliant saves throughout the game. “Super Falcons...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Manchester City thrashed Al Ain 6-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, securing their spot in the knockout stages. The match, played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, saw City dominate proceedings from start to finish. Ilkay Gundogan scored twice, netting in the...
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has opened up about his legendary rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo, revealing that while they’re not close friends, they share a deep respect and admiration for each other’s careers. In a recent interview, Messi praised Ronaldo’s enduring excellence, saying, “I have a lot of respect...
Flamengo produced a stunning comeback to defeat Chelsea 3-1 in their Club World Cup Group D match on Friday. After falling behind to Pedro Neto’s early goal, the Brazilian side rallied to score three unanswered goals, with Bruno Henrique and Danilo netting in quick succession before Wallace Yan sealed...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Super Falcons are gearing up for the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with Head Coach Justine Madugu naming a 24-player squad for the tournament. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, and forwards Francisca Ordega and Asisat Oshoala are among the players selected...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- FIFA has taken a significant step in combating hate speech in football, revealing that it has hidden over 10 million abusive comments since launching its Social Media Protection Service (SMPS) in 2022. The service, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), filters and hides abusive posts from...
Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman has made a thunderous return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) with a dominant unanimous decision victory over America’s Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta, US. The 38-year-old former welterweight champion and Number 1 pound-for-pound candidate, who came off a 20-month layoff, showcased his...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Lucky Danjuma has emerged victorious in the male singles category of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour Junior J30 Abuja. Danjuma defeated Oriol Alvarez of Spain 6-0, 6-4 in the final match held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. The match...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- The Nigeria Chess Federation has announced that over 2,000 students from 500 schools nationwide will participate in the 2025 EcoBank National School Team Chess Championship, scheduled to take place from June 26 to 28 at the EcoBank Pan African Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Vice President...
Manchester City has sealed the signing of Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan in a £46.3 million deal. The 26-year-old has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium. Reijnders expressed his excitement, saying, “I am ecstatic to be signing for Manchester City. City are one of the...
Senegal made history by becoming the first African team to beat England in 22 games, winning 3-1 in a friendly match at the City Ground in Nottingham, UK. The victory stretched Senegal’s unbeaten streak to 24 games, thanks to goals from Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra, and Cheikh Sabaly. England...
Flying Eagles coach, Aliyu Zubairu, has assured that new players will be invited to strengthen the team ahead of the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile. Speaking at the Kwara SWAN Hard Talk in Ilorin, Zubairu said, “We’ll be inviting more players to bolster all departments. We must fix...