Defending champions Manchester United have been drawn to face 14-time FA Cup winners Arsenal in the third round. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Premier League leaders Liverpool will host League Two side Accrington Stanley, while Manchester City will welcome Salford City, owned by members of the ‘Class of 92’. Non-league side Tamworth, one of the last … Read more
Nigeria Football Federation President, Ibrahim Gusau, has pledged greater support for women’s football in the country, including plans to require Nigeria Premier Football League clubs to establish female teams. This commitment follows the Super Falcons’ commendable performance in their 2-1 loss to France. Speaking after the match against Les Bleues in Angers, Gusau expressed his … Read more
Super Eagles stars William Troost-Ekong and Ademola Lookman, who were initially nominated for the prestigious 2024 FIFPRO World XI, have missed out on the final shortlist. The FIFPRO World XI is one of football’s most celebrated honours, designed to recognize the best starting XI of the world’s top-performing players over the past year. Unlike the … Read more
Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has named a 30-man squad as preparations intensify for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 qualifiers. The CHAN, now in its 8th edition, is a tournament exclusively for players who compete in their country’s domestic leagues under standard contracts. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes … Read more
British-Nigerian heavyweight Anthony Joshua has predicted that Oleksandr Usyk will triumph over Tyson Fury once again when the two meet for a rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 21. Having suffered two defeats to Usyk in 2021 and 2022, Joshua believes that Fury lacks the necessary skills and discipline to overcome the Ukrainian champion … Read more
Dozens of people were killed in violent clashes between fans during a football match in N’Zerekore, Guinea’s second-largest city, on Sunday. Hospital sources described the scenes as a mass carnage, according to AFP. “There are bodies lined up as far as the eye can see in the hospital. Others are lying on the floor in … Read more
Pep Guardiola admitted that Manchester City must “reset and start from scratch” after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, marking their sixth loss in seven matches. Liverpool extended their Premier League lead over fifth-placed City to 11 points, while moving nine points clear of Arsenal and Chelsea with another dominant performance. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Serie A match between Fiorentina and Inter Milan was halted on Sunday after Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch, as confirmed by Serie A to AFP. Bove, 22, fell suddenly with 16 minutes played, and players, as well as fans, watched in shock as he was quickly transported to Careggi hospital in … Read more
Former World Snooker Champion Terry Griffiths has passed away at the age of 77 after a prolonged battle with dementia, his family has confirmed. The Welshman made history in 1979 as the first qualifier to clinch the World Snooker Championship, defeating Dennis Taylor 24-16 in a remarkable final. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim secured his first Premier League victory in style as the Red Devils thrashed Everton 4-0 at Old Trafford. Amorim, who joined United in November after replacing Erik ten Hag, extended his unbeaten start to three matches, building on a 1-1 draw at Ipswich in his Premier League debut and a … Read more
Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points, deepening Manchester City’s woes with a 2-0 victory at Anfield. Arne Slot’s side moved clear of second-placed Arsenal thanks to Cody Gakpo’s early opener and Mohamed Salah’s late penalty, leaving City languishing in fifth place, 11 points off the pace. The … Read more
The 32 teams set to compete in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup have been officially confirmed. The tournament will take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13, bringing together the top clubs from each of the six global football confederations: AFC, CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL, OFC, and UEFA. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Manchester United have reportedly narrowed their search for a new striker to two leading candidates: Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface and Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres. With the Red Devils struggling in front of goal, having scored only 13 times in 12 Premier League matches this season, new manager Ruben Amorim has prioritized strengthening the attack. Amorim, … Read more
Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has confirmed that the former two-time heavyweight champion is set to make his long-awaited return to the ring in 2025. The announcement follows Joshua’s crushing defeat to Daniel Dubois, which significantly impacted his pursuit of regaining his status as a dominant force in boxing. At 35, Joshua finds himself at … Read more
Pep Guardiola has revealed that he has requested the Manchester City hierarchy to give him the opportunity to turn the club’s form around, but has also stated that he will step down if he is unable to do so. Guardiola is currently facing the toughest spell of his managerial career, with City suffering five consecutive … Read more
Arsenal surged into second place in the Premier League with a commanding 5-2 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium, reinvigorating their title ambitions. Mikel Arteta’s side delivered a first-half masterclass, netting five goals to close the gap to six points behind league leaders Liverpool. The Reds face reigning champions Manchester City on Sunday … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has vowed to address Victor Boniface’s reckless driving incident with decisive measures. The Nigerian forward has faced significant backlash in Germany after being photographed using his mobile phone while driving at excessive speeds on the highway. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
Las Palmas pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory against La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday, dampening the hosts’ 125th-anniversary celebrations at the Olympic Stadium. Sandro Ramirez opened the scoring for the visitors early in the second half, and while Raphinha equalized with a spectacular strike, Fabio Silva secured all three points for Las Palmas with … Read more
Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has shared his predictions for the upcoming Premier League matches this weekend. Brighton will host Southampton on Friday night, while West Ham United will face Arsenal at the London Stadium on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential … Read more
Leicester City have appointed former PSV Eindhoven manager Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new head coach. The Dutchman takes over from Steve Cooper, who was dismissed last weekend after overseeing just 12 Premier League matches with the Foxes. Van Nistelrooy has signed a contract that will keep him at the King Power Stadium until June … Read more