Jose Mourinho has spoken out after being sent off during Fenerbahce’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United in their Europa League encounter on Thursday. Christian Eriksen gave United an early lead, but Mourinho’s charges responded after halftime when Youssef En-Nesyri’s header levelled the game. However, the main highlight of the match came when Mourinho was dismissed…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially revealed the list of the ten players shortlisted for the prestigious African Player of the Year award. In the list, Super Eagles stars, Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong secured their spots among the top nominees. Reigning African Player of the Year striker, Victor Osimhen, will not be…
Confederation of African Football (CAF) snubbed Victor Boniface in the 10-man 2024 Men’s Player of the Year shortlist, and the striker has reacted. Boniface was the most notable omission on the list, with many fans expecting him to finish runners-up to compatriot and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman. As noted by Transfermarkt, the striker scored 21…
Manchester City broke an incredible Champions League record with a commanding 5-0 win over Sparta Prague. The victory at the Etihad Stadium saw Phil Foden open the scoring in the third minute, with Erling Haaland bagging a brace, and goals from John Stones and a late Matheus Nunes penalty completing the rout. City’s triumph takes…
Real Madrid fan Alan Reyes canceled his wedding to watch his beloved team face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Reyes, a lifelong Madridista, was set to tie the knot the same day as the highly anticipated group stage clash but chose football over the aisle. According to Diario AS, the 22-year-old had already finished…
Victor Osimhen continues to be linked with a potential transfer to Chelsea as the January transfer window approaches. The marquee centre forward, who saw his future in limbo over the summer, was linked with several clubs. However, these transfer opportunities fell through due to several clubs’ unwillingness to meet Napoli’s valuation of the player. Eventually,…
Yakubu Ayegbeni has recently opened up on the infamous miss from the 2010 FIFA World Cup against South Korea. The combative forward, who represented the Super Eagles for over a decade, has often seen his otherwise illustrious international career overshadowed by that one moment—one seemingly costly miss. In the crucial group stage clash at the…
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk’s singing praises of Victor Osimhen is aiming a subtle dig at his parent club Napoli over the situations surrounding his departure. Osimhen chose to join the Turkish champions on loan after Napoli botched his moves to Paris Saint-Germain and Al-Ahli, and he could not find an agreement over personal terms…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the nominees for the goalkeeper of the year for the CAF Awards scheduled for Morocco in December. The Award celebrates goalkeepers who have been outstanding for both club and country, particularly for national teams in the year the Africa Cup of Nations is played. This year’s list…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled its final shortlist for the 2024 Men’s Player of the Year award. This prestigious accolade, which has long recognised the continent’s finest football talents, is expected to crown a new winner this year. The anticipation surrounding the award has made it a focal point of discussion across…
Jose Mourinho has commented on Manchester United’s decision to sack Sir Alex Ferguson from his £2.16m ambassadorial contract. Ferguson will step down from his lucrative role at the end of the season after new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe ended his contract as part of a cost-cutting programme. Mourinho was asked about the decision as he…
Barcelona’s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal has sent a clear message to Real Madrid ahead of the highly anticipated El Clasico clash set for Saturday, October 26. The young star was in top form as Barcelona dismantled Bayern Munich in their UEFA Champions League encounter, delivering a stellar performance that further showcased his immense talent. Although…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has come under fire from fans on social media following his dismissive remarks about the 2024 Ballon d’Or. The usually sharp tactician was asked to give his take on who he believed should succeed Lionel Messi, but his indifferent response left many supporters baffled. Guardiola’s seemingly laid-back attitude struck a…
Chelsea’s head coach, Enzo Maresca, made some interesting changes to the squad that travelled to Greece for their UEFA Conference League tie. The Blues have made the long 30-hour-plus journey to Athens to play Panathinaikos on the second matchday of the competition. The game comes at a time when the West Londoners are winless in…
Real Madrid’s rising star, Endrick Felipe, was seen looking dejected on the bench during their Champions League encounter against Borussia Dortmund. The defending champions reignited their rivalry with Dortmund at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night, with the match living up to its high expectations. Entering the match against this season’s top-scoring team, Real Madrid…
Barcelona legend Xavi has made his stance on Manchester United clear amid rumours linking him as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag. Ten Hag’s position at Old Trafford remains precarious despite members of the board still backing him to turn things around. The Dutchman is facing mounting pressure at United after a poor start…
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has chosen Manchester City midfielder Rodri as his favourite for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, calling him the “heart” of Pep Guardiola’s team. The prestigious award, given to the world’s best footballer, will be presented at its 68th annual ceremony in Paris on Monday, October 28. Rodri, along with Real Madrid’s Vinicius…
The conversation surrounding the airport incident involving the Libyan national team and the Super Eagles of Nigeria appears to be taking new and unexpected turns as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) continues to deliberate before announcing its final judgment. It is important to recall that members of the Nigerian team were left stranded for…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up three places in the latest rankings released by the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA). Nigeria have had an impressive year on the international stage, reaching the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which they lost to the host country Ivory Coast. The Eagles are…
All signs continue to point toward Chelsea making a move for a centre-forward in the January transfer window. While the Premier League club has been loosely described as a complete team, they are still lacking a top-quality striker. Throughout the summer, Chelsea was heavily linked with a potential move for Victor Osimhen, but securing the…
Luka Modric has voiced strong support for Vinicius Junior, highlighting why his Real Madrid teammate is the leading contender for the 2024 Ballon d’Or. The Brazilian’s stunning hat-trick in Madrid’s thrilling 5-2 comeback win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League has further solidified his claim to football’s most prestigious individual prize. The timing of…
Victor Boniface’s fitness and well-being have become a cause for concern after he was involved in a freak accident following Bayer Leverkusen’s league victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. The Nigerian forward was a passenger in a Mercedes-Benz that collided with a truck en route to the airport in Frankfurt, leaving several at the Bundesliga club on…
FIFA Council Executive Amaju Pinnick represented Nigeria at CAF’s hearing of the abandoned 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Libya. The former president of the Nigeria Football Federation accused the Libyans of unsportsmanship attitude towards the visiting Super Eagles. After winning the first leg 1-0 in Uyo on October 11, the Nigerian national team departed…
The Nigerian Women’s U17 team Flamingos are through to the 2024 FIFA World Cup quarter-final as group winners after Shakirat Moshood’s late strike won the game. The Flamingos came out blazing and dominated the early proceedings, producing three shots on target in the opening 10 minutes, but goalkeeper Jaylen Rondon was up to the task….
The Football Association (FA) has formally charged both West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur for their failure to ensure that their players refrained from exhibiting behavior deemed “improper and/or provocative” in relation to the incident resulting in a red card. Kudus received a red card due to violent conduct during the second half of West…
Victor Osimhen has earned a new admirer after a former Galatasaray player admitted he would love to play with the Nigerian following his overhead kick goal at the weekend. Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan move in the summer after Napoli froze him out of the squad following his failure to secure a move…
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez took the field as mascots for their sons, Thiago and Benjamin, during an Inter Miami academy match against Orlando City’s youth side. The football legends proudly supported their children in what was a memorable and exciting encounter. A video shared on X, formerly Twitter, captured a magical moment as Messi…
Neymar Junior once revealed the five players he believes are more technically gifted than himself, even naming the one he considers the best. The Brazilian forward made this admission before his long-awaited return to action following a year-long absence due to injury. He had been sidelined for 369 days and finally made his comeback with…
Mason Greenwood ended his four-game goal drought in emphatic fashion, netting a brilliant strike as Olympique Marseille demolished Montpellier 5-0. The forward’s resurgence on the pitch coincides with personal joy, as reports indicate that his partner, Harriet Robson, is expecting their second child. According to Football Factly, the former Manchester United star and Harriet are…
Ghana forward Jordan Ayew has described his match-winner for Leicester City in the game against Southampton as a ‘special moment’ for him since arriving at the King Power Stadium. Ayew joined the Foxes in the summer transfer window from Premier League rivals Crystal Palace. Despite settling at the club, it took time for him to…
Borussia Dortmund manager Nuri Sahin has disclosed why his side opted to skip the customary pre-match training session at the Santiago Bernabeu ahead of their Champions League encounter against Real Madrid. Traditionally, visiting teams hold at least one session at the host stadium before such high-stakes games. In a surprising move, Sahin chose to break…
Brazilian forward Neymar delivered a magical moment in his long-awaited return to action after being sidelined for over a year. The 32-year-old had been out since October last year when he ruptured his cruciate ligament while representing Brazil. After undergoing surgery the following month, his recovery was prolonged by several setbacks, keeping him off the…
Reports in Libya claim Nigerian foreign minister Yusuf Tuggar has apologised for the botched 2025 AFCON qualifier between the two nations. After the Super Eagles won the first leg 1-0 at the Godwill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the reverse fixture was abandoned following a controversy. The Nigerian team flight was diverted to Al-Abraq shortly…
Neymar Jr. finally made his much-anticipated return to the pitch following a yearlong injury absence in Al-Hilal’s AFC Champions League match against Emirati side Al Ain. The Brazilian superstar had been sidelined since sustaining a serious cruciate ligament injury during a World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October last year. The 32-year-old attacker, who joined…
Victor Ezeji enjoyed an illustrious football career spanning nearly two decades, during which he represented several clubs both within and beyond Nigeria’s football scene. The former striker, who also proudly wore the green and white jersey of the Super Eagles, is often regarded as one of the greatest players to ever grace the Nigeria Premier…
West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui was left disappointed following events that led to Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus’ red card in the Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspurs last Saturday. The Black Stars attacking midfielder, who had opened the scoring at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, was sent off with four minutes remaining after a moment…
Jordan Ayew has instantly become a fan favourite at the King Power following his heroic display for Leicester City over the weekend in their Premier League game against Southampton. Ayew and his teammates travelled to Saint Mary’s for matchday 8 of the Premier League after the international break on Saturday. Leicester City manager Steve Cooper…
Former England forward, Gary Lineker has applauded the impact of Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku in Leicester City’s comeback win over Southampton in the Premier League. The Ghana international made an instant impact after coming off the bench to inspire the Foxes to victory with a Man of the Match performance. Issahaku delivered an assist…
Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray shared cryptic pictures from the club’s training session after the striker scored an incredible overhead kick against Antalyaspor on Saturday. Osimhen returned from a three-week injury layoff, which he suffered in the 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa and marked his return with a goal off the bench. His first goal, which came…
Nigerian players appear to be facing significant challenges adjusting to life at their respective clubs following the unsettling airport ordeal in Libya. It should be recalled that the Super Eagles were stranded at Al-Abraq airport for nearly 20 hours upon their arrival for the return leg of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match….
Victor Osimhen’s immediate future is sparking considerable debate as the winter transfer window approaches. The Nigerian forward, currently on loan at Galatasaray, has attracted significant transfer interest due to his impressive performances. After a summer filled with unsuccessful transfer attempts away from Napoli, Osimhen opted to join the Istanbul club. Chelsea, among several other clubs,…
Ghana international Mohammed Kudus could be hit with a longer ban after being sent off for violent conduct during West Ham’s clash against Tottenham. The 24-year-old initially shone with a brilliant opener, unleashing a powerful strike with his weaker foot to give the visitors an early lead, much to the delight of the away fans….
Victor Osimhen continued his impressive start to life at Galatasaray with another jaw-dropping goal in the Turkish Super Lig clash against Antalyaspor. The Nigerian forward, who opted to join the Istanbul club, largely to the surprise of many, scored a brilliant overhead kick in the Turkish league’s round nine fixture. Osimhen, who was marking his…
Arsenal fans were left fuming after Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo escaped a red card for more or less the same offence that William Saliba was sent off for. The Gunners were forced to play with 10 men against Bournemouth on Saturday after Saliba received his marching orders for a last-man challenge on Evanilson. 24 hours…
In a surprising revelation, Zinedine Zidane left Cristiano Ronaldo off his list of the three most impressive players he coached at Real Madrid. Zidane, affectionately known as “Zizou,” had a stellar playing career, spending five seasons with Los Blancos before moving into management. He first took charge of Madrid’s B team and later assumed the…
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has renewed its appeal to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to show leniency ahead of the impending judgment regarding the airport incident involving the Super Eagles of Nigeria. It should be recalled that members of the Nigerian team’s contingent were left stranded and unattended for nearly 20 hours upon…
Ademola Lookman’s return to club football with Atalanta didn’t go as expected, as the Nigerian forward delivered a subdued performance in their Serie A victory. The 27-year-old, who had quickly established himself as a key player for the Bergamo-based club, struggled to make an impact in what was an uncharacteristically poor showing. Substituted at half-time,…
Manchester City nicked another late goal to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 on Sunday evening. The champions were staring at the possibility of dropping points before John Stones stepped up with another late goal to secure all three points. The defender, who also scored in City’s dramatic two-all draw against Arsenal last month, rose highest to…
Victor Boniface’s return to action didn’t unfold as many had hoped, as the Nigerian striker missed a penalty in Bayer Leverkusen’s clash against Eintracht Frankfurt. The forward, who recently endured a harrowing experience alongside his national teammates, saw his effort from 18 yards easily saved by the goalkeeper. Leverkusen, eager for a crucial victory in…
Samuel Chukwueze seems to be finding his rhythm after a challenging start to the 2024/25 season with AC Milan. The Nigerian winger, who has faced criticism for his underwhelming performances under new manager Paulo Fonseca, silenced his doubters with a crucial goal against Udinese. Making his first start for his club since August, as noted…
