Luton Town’s midfielder, Jordan Clark, expressed his admiration for the valuable addition of former Nigeria international, Victor Moses to the Championship club. Victor Moses, 33, who recently returned to England after his contract with Spartak Moscow ended, showcased his impact by scoring a remarkable goal against Plymouth Argyle on September 27. This swift impact has…
Super Eagles interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has defended his decision to call up Kelechi Iheanacho for the October games despite struggling early at Sevilla. Iheanacho joined record UEFA Europa League winners Sevilla as a free agent in the summer after deciding not to renew his Leicester City contract after seven years at the club….
Patrice Evra has shared that Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale were both set to join Manchester United in the same transfer window, but the club ultimately refused to approve the deals. According to the ex-United captain, Sir Alex Ferguson informed him that Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford was almost finalised just before the legendary manager…
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has hinted about a possible return to the national team set-up after joining Kano Pillars. Musa signed a short-term deal with Sai Masu Gida and made an instant statement, netting a brace on his third debut for the club. The Nigerian international began his career at GBS Football Academy in…
Samuel Chukwueze’s recent performances with AC Milan have brought his future into the spotlight. The Nigerian forward, who joined the Rossoneri after an impressive season with Villarreal, has struggled to find his rhythm, even following a managerial change. Unfortunately, his role at the Serie A club has primarily been limited to that of a substitute….
Over the past 21 years, Lionel Messi has participated in countless matches, delivered numerous assists, and scored an incredible number of goals. There are just seven clubs he has faced without either scoring or providing an assist against. This is an extraordinary achievement, highlighting the rarity of these teams in Messi’s storied career. NigeriaMedia has…
There was mild drama after Nigerian music sensation Odumodublvck thrashed Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface on FIFA 24. ‘Odumodu’ was captured the moment he scored against his opponent as they faced off playing the latest video game. The music star expressed delight as he took a swipe at the professional football player. It got even…
Gary Lineker has criticised Erik ten Hag’s inconsistent approach at Manchester United, stating that he is to blame for the club’s poor form. United’s current campaign has been less than inspiring, managing just two wins in seven Premier League outings and no victories yet in the Europa League. Following another lacklustre draw with Aston Villa,…
Newcastle United have made a new boardroom appointment – and he could play a major role in the future of St James’ Park. Roger Thornton, born in South Shields, has joined the club’s board of directors amid close links to Magpies’ co-owner Jamie Reuben. Thornton has previously played a key role in recent developments in…
Danny Collins is of the view that Sunderland did well against Leeds United, who have good depth and are contenders for promotion this season. On Friday night, Leeds took on Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the Championship and the game finished with a 2-2 scoreline. Leeds were leading the game 2-1 in the…
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed that Paul Pogba’s doping suspension has been reduced from four years to 18 months, leaving the Juventus midfielder eligible to play again in March. The former Manchester United man was initially suspended in September 2023 after testing positive for non-endogenous testosterone, and Italy’s National Anti-Doping Tribunal banned…
Alexis Mac Allister has joined up with the Argentina squad despite suffering an injury in Liverpool’s 1-0 win against Crystal Palace. The former Brighton midfielder was substituted at half-time at Selhurst Park on Saturday, and, after the game, Reds boss Arne Slot said he was “in slight discomfort” with a groin injury before adding: “What…
Arsenal hero Theo Walcott is happy seeing Eddie Nketiah at Crystal Palace. Walcott feels the Palace striker should’ve left Arsenal sooner. He told BBC Sport: “It was a move that probably should have been carried out earlier. “It’s a move that will be good, and Palace is a good club. In time, he will be…
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has spoken after the club’s victory over Crystal Palace at the weekend and how being top of the league is not the most important thing. Gakpo spoke to Liverpoolfc.com about how important the victory was against the Eagles and how the Reds dominated the game throughout. “I think afterwards it’s a…
Paris Saint-Germain missed the chance to retake top spot in Ligue 1 after they were held to a 1-1 draw away at Nice on Sunday, leaving Monaco clear at the top going into the October international break. Nice had led at half-time on the Cote d’Azur thanks to a deflected strike late in the first…
Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United were held to a frustrating draw by Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. The Dutchman has come under heavy scrutiny after the club’s worst start to the season in three decades. He has shared his thoughts on the game and his future, a question that has been…
Ghanaian midfielder Yaw Yeboah shared a moment with Lionel Messi after the Major League Soccer game between Columbus Crew and Inter Miami on October 2, 2024. The Barcelona legend inspired Inter Miami to victory after netting a brace at the Lower.com Stadium as they clinched the Eastern Conference title. Yeboah, a member of the Columbus…
Chelsea’s impressive winning streak in the Premier League came to an unexpected halt as they were held to a draw by Nottingham Forest. The crunch fixture, which was set alight with a goal from Chris Wood, saw Enzo Maresca’s side restore parity with a goal from Noni Madueke. However, the highlight of the encounter was…
Jose Peseiro has named his dream job and explained why he has remained unemployed months after quitting his role as Super Eagles head coach following AFCON 2023 final loss. Peseiro was in charge of the Nigerian national team for 22 months and walked away after his contract expired despite efforts from the Nigerian Football Federation…
Mohammed Kudus finally ended his goal-scoring drought in emphatic fashion by finding the back of the net against Ipswich Town in the Premier League. The Ghanaian playmaker, who had gone six top-flight matches without scoring for West Ham, was under mounting pressure following a lacklustre run that even saw him substituted at halftime in the…
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal was carried off on a stretcher in visible pain following their 2-0 victory over Villarreal. While Los Blancos extended their unbeaten La Liga streak with the win, post-match attention shifted quickly to Carvajal’s injury. The experienced full-back went down in stoppage time after a collision with Yeremy Pino, sparking immediate…
Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen is celebrating his daughter Haly’s birthday but blurred her pictures in his social media post as the reason emerges. Osimhen fathered Haly with his girlfriend, Stephanie Ladewig, in 2022. The two have been in a relationship for an unspecified time, having kept their affair private. The partners don’t follow each other…
Southampton’s opening goal against Arsenal came in controversial fashion, with Raheem Sterling at the centre of the drama on his first Premier League start. Sterling was dispossessed in midfield, and Cameron Archer took advantage by cutting inside and curling a shot into the far corner. Many Arsenal players believed Sterling was fouled in the lead-up,…
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly trying to recruit Manchester City veteran Kevin De Bruyne to Al-Nassr. Al-Nassr and other Saudi Pro League clubs have signed some high-profile players from European clubs since last year. Ronaldo opened the door for the likes of Riyad Mahrez, Karimhigh-profile Benzema, Neymar, and Sadio Mane. The Portugal legend is in his…
Fede Valverde delivered a moment of brilliance against Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabéu, rocketing a spectacular goal to propel Real Madrid into the lead. The Uruguayan dynamo broke the deadlock in just 14 minutes with a thunderous strike from outside the box, reminding everyone why he is a key figure in Carlo Ancelotti’s setup. Valverde,…
Victor Boniface reached a personal milestone in Bayer Leverkusen’s draw against basement side Holstein Kiel. The defending Bundesliga champions, who were largely touted as favourites to claim victory in the fixture, found the game to be anything but an easy rout. Die Werkself raced into the lead with Boniface in the fourth minute and added…
Interim Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has unveiled the Nigerian squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Troost-Ekong is joined by Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi, two key players expected to command the midfield. In attack, Ademola Lookman steps up to lead the frontline, especially in the absence of star striker Victor…
Victor Osimhen’s injury appears to be far less severe than initially feared ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification fixtures. The Nigerian forward, who was beginning to regain form at Galatasaray, suffered a setback with a posterior muscle injury during the clash against Kasimpasa. Widely reported to face up to six weeks…
Arsenal wanted to sign Benjamin Sesko during the last transfer window and did everything they could to secure the Slovenian striker. While Sesko was interested, he ultimately turned them down, choosing to continue his development at RB Leipzig. The Gunners did not sign an alternative, which is a clear indication that they plan to pursue…
Antonio Rudiger has revealed why he believes Real Madrid should consider a future move for Arsenal’s William Saliba, despite his strong defensive partnership with Eder Militao at the Santiago Bernabéu. Rudiger, who earned a fearsome reputation as one of the Premier League’s most robust defenders during his time at Chelsea, has since solidified his place…
Rasmus Hojlujnd made his first start for Manchester United on Thursday against Porto in the Europa League. The Danish striker scored his team’s second goal in their entertaining 3-3 draw but has received criticism. The former Atalanta striker shared an Instagram post after the game, which put him in a tough spot. Hojlund ended the…
France captain Kylian Mbappe has been left out of his team’s UEFA Nations League matches this month after coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday named his squad. The Real Madrid star returned from a short spell on the sidelines, with a thigh injury, to appear as a substitute in the surprise 1-0 defeat at Lille in…
The 26-year-old broke the deadlock at the Estadio do Dragao in the seventh minute, when he slalomed into the box before firing low into the near post. He looked to be a constant threat down the left wing in Thursday night’s Europa League clash, which saw the two clubs play out a thrilling 3-3 draw….
Rangers and St Johnstone are set to meet this weekend at a very unusual time. The SPFL game was always going to be on a Sunday due to the Gers’ Europa League participation, but it is set to kick-off at 8pm. This is set to be a nightmare for both sets of fans, while it’s…
Manchester United players have repeatedly named a coach they would like to see take over if Erik ten Hag is sacked. The Dutchman is in his third season at Old Trafford, but a poor start to the season has threatened his job. Several candidates have been mentioned as possible replacements including Thomas Tuchel and ex-England…
Chelsea will begin their Conference League campaign on Thursday evening when they welcome Belgian side Gent to Stamford Bridge. It will be the first time the two-time Champions League winners will take part in the not-so-old UEFA competition.bThe Blues finished sixth in the Premier League last season under Mauricio Pochettino. Given that Liverpool had finished…
Ademola Lookman was the star of the night as Atalanta secured their first UEFA Champions League victory of the season against Shakhtar Donetsk. The Nigerian forward, who was named Player of the Match, provided an assist and a goal to wrap up an emphatic 3-0 win for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side. The 26-year-old teed up…
Ademola Lookman registered a goal and assist as Atalanta defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0 in their UEFA Champions League clash at the VELTINS-Arena on Wednesday night. Lookman tied up Switzerland international, Berat Djimsiti for the opening goal after 21 minutes. The 26-year-old doubled the visitor’s lead one minute before the break with Saed Kolasinac providing the…
Manchester United is in crisis mode following Sunday’s embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. There have been talks about the coach, Erik ten Hag, possibly getting sacked and has this week to save his job. His former assistant, Benni McCarthy, has singled out two players who work harder than others under the…
Victor Boniface continued his remarkable start to the season, scoring once again to secure Bayer Leverkusen’s victory over AC Milan. The Nigerian forward capitalised on a deflected pass from Jeremie Frimpong, slotting in from close range during their UEFA Champions League clash. This crucial win lifts Die Werkself to third place in the newly revamped…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s fairy-tale return to Old Trafford was cut short in 2022 when he fell out with Erik ten Hag. The legendary No.7 for Manchester United’s return to the club was over a decade in the making with fans dreaming that the prodigal son would one summer. The 20-time English champions have lost three games…
Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy has said Erik ten Hag lacks a few things after the club’s poor start to the season. McCarthy was Ten Hag’s assistant for two seasons, during which time he won two trophies before being replaced in the day come home. He did under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, however, it was…
Arsenal fans erupted in celebration after a thrilling UEFA Champions League clash at the Emirates, where the Gunners secured a memorable victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night. The atmosphere was electric as Mikel Arteta’s men delivered a commanding performance, one that starkly contrasted with their lacklustre display in the opener against Atalanta, which ended…
Former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been handed a 28-day suspension from boxing by the British Boxing Board of Control following his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last Saturday at Wembley Stadium. Joshua was floored four times and ultimately knocked out in the fifth round by Dubois’ devastating right hand. The suspension, a…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have missed out on the talent of former Manchester United midfielder, Maximilian Oyedele. The versatile midfielder, who boasts tri-nationality and is eligible to represent Nigeria, England, and Poland, has recently received a senior team call-up from Poland for the upcoming international window. Now with Legia Warsaw, Oyedele has ended his…
Cristiano Ronaldo once again showcased his enduring class with a stellar performance that propelled Al-Nassr to a hard-fought 2-1 victory in the AFC Champions League. The iconic forward delivered a crucial goal, solidifying his reputation as the go-to man for the Riyadh-based club on Monday night. Ronaldo, who has been in red-hot form this season,…
The early stages of the 2024/2025 Premier League season took an interesting twist after Manchester City dropped points for the second week running. Pep Guardiola’s side were pegged to a one-all draw by Newcastle United at St.James Park thanks to a second-half penalty by Anthony Gordon. The result follows the other weekend’s feisty one-all draw…
On Monday, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee announced a six-month ban on Samuel Eto’o Fils, the president of the Cameroon Football Federation. This suspension prohibits him from attending any matches involving Cameroon’s football teams across all levels. The decision stems from violations of FIFA’s Disciplinary Code, specifically articles 13, which addresses offensive behavior and violations of…
Jose Mourinho once again found himself in the spotlight for his touchline antics during Fenerbahce’s Turkish Super Lig encounter with Antalyaspor. Despite guiding his side to a comfortable 2-0 victory, Mourinho’s dramatic protest against an offside call stole the headlines. Fenerbahce’s win kept them within striking distance of undefeated league leaders Galatasaray, but the match…
Finidi George endured a forgettable stint as head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The former Ajax winger, who had served as assistant coach under Jose Peseiro for over 20 months, was handed the permanent role after the Portuguese tactician’s departure. Many expected a seamless transition for Finidi, but what was anticipated to be…
