Fenerbahçe have emerged as the latest club interested in signing Victor Osimhen after José Mourinho urged the club’s management to take action in securing the Nigerian striker from Galatasaray, where he is currently on a season-long loan from Napoli. According to Portuguese outlet O Jogo, Mourinho is eager to add Osimhen to Fenerbahçe’s ranks and … Read more
Atalanta are eager to secure Ademola Lookman’s future at the club by offering the winger a significantly improved contract. The Nigeria international attracted interest this summer from Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning Ligue 1 champions, while Premier League giants Arsenal were also said to be monitoring his situation. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After … Read more
Coco Gauff displayed remarkable resilience, overcoming a set and a break deficit against Zheng Qinwen to claim victory at the season-ending WTA Finals. In a thrilling match lasting just over three hours, the American triumphed over the Olympic champion with a scoreline of 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2) in Saudi Arabia. At just 20 years old, … Read more
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has suggested that perhaps another team deserves to win the Premier League, given City’s long period of dominance. The Blues have claimed six of the last seven Premier League titles, including a streak of four consecutive wins. However, they now trail league leaders Liverpool by five points after suffering a … Read more
Vinicius Jr netted a stunning hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Osasuna 4-0, though the victory was marred by a severe knee injury to Eder Militao. The Brazilian defender suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee after a collision during a corner, leaving him in visible pain before being stretchered off. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Fulham extended their impressive start to the season with a decisive Premier League victory over a struggling Crystal Palace side. This win moved Fulham up to sixth place in the league, level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea. Chelsea, however, will play their game in hand against Arsenal, who also sit on 18 points, on Sunday. … Read more
Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has shared his predictions for this weekend’s Premier League matchups across various stadiums in England. On Saturday evening, Brighton will host reigning champions Manchester City, while Liverpool will face Aston Villa at Anfield in the later match. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – Fury … Read more
Chinese heavyweight contender Zhilei Zhang has advised Anthony Joshua to retire from boxing, claiming the British fighter is “finished” after his shocking defeat to Daniel Dubois in September. Joshua’s hopes of reclaiming a world title as a three-time champion were dashed in a dramatic fight, where he was knocked down four times before succumbing to … Read more
Jose Mourinho has been handed a one-match ban and fined approximately £15,000 for his conduct and comments following Fenerbahce’s dramatic win over Trabzonspor. The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager celebrated Sofyan Amrabat’s stoppage-time goal, which secured Fenerbahce a 3-2 victory, by sprinting onto the pitch and attempting a knee slide. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel … Read more
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca anticipates a challenging matchup against Arsenal in Sunday’s Premier League showdown at Stamford Bridge. The clash will be a significant test for both clubs as they aim to establish their credentials for a top-four finish and potential title contention this season. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout … Read more
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dispatched two rescue planes to the Netherlands on Friday following reports that Israeli football fans were injured during violent incidents in Amsterdam. “Prime Minister Netanyahu views the horrifying incident with utmost gravity and demands that the Dutch government and security forces take vigorous and swift action against the rioters, and ensure … Read more
Nigeria’s representatives in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League, Edo Queens, have safely arrived in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on November 9, which runs through November 23. The West African champions shared their excitement on their official X handle with a statement and photos, saying, “Touchdown in Morocco! We have safely landed … Read more
Victor Osimhen netted a brace as Galatasaray handed Tottenham their first Europa League defeat of the season, securing a 3-2 win in Istanbul on Thursday to move to the top of the group. The Turkish champions now sit on 10 points from four matches, all but guaranteeing their place in the knockout play-off round, while … Read more
Chelsea secured their biggest-ever Europa Conference League victory with an emphatic 8-0 thrashing of Armenian side FC Noah. In a complete lineup change from their previous Premier League match, the Blues were dominant from the start, racing to a 6-0 lead by halftime before adding two more goals in the second half. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I … Read more
France manager Didier Deschamps has clarified that his decision to omit captain Kylian Mbappe from this month’s Nations League double-header is a “one-off” measure. The 25-year-old Real Madrid forward was not included in the squad for the upcoming matches against Israel and Italy. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois … Read more
Super Eagles interim coach Austin Eguavoen has announced a 23-man squad for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Rwanda and Benin. The squad includes the return of strikers Victor Osimhen and Sadiq Umar, as the 2013 African Champions look to secure their qualification ticket for the next AFCON, set to take place in Morocco. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Nigeria’s under-18 men’s handball team claimed the IHF Trophy Africa Men’s Continental title on Wednesday with a decisive 38-26 victory over Guinea in the final held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event was attended by prominent officials, including representatives from the Ethiopian central government and the Nigerian embassy, led by Minister Mr. Boco Effiom Mbo. … Read more
Atalanta maintained their strong start to the season with a well-earned Champions League win over Stuttgart. The Italian side controlled much of the first half, though it was the hosts who missed the best opportunities. Anthony Rouault headed over from close range, and former Brighton forward Deniz Undav struck the side netting after slipping past … Read more
Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has emphasized the importance of Nigeria qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles missed out on the last World Cup held in Qatar and have had a rough start to their current qualifying campaign, failing to secure a win in four matches. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I … Read more
Mikel Arteta admitted that Edu Gaspar’s departure from Arsenal happened swiftly but shared his gratitude for the opportunity to have worked alongside him. Edu recently resigned from his role as Arsenal’s sporting director, with The Athletic reporting that the Brazilian is set to join the group of clubs owned by Nottingham Forest’s proprietor, Evangelos Marinakis. … Read more