Lobi Stars have introduced Finnish coach Mika Lönnström as their new head coach, according to report. The unveiling took place on Tuesday at a brief ceremony held at the team’s training facility, McCarthy Stadium, in Makurdi. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – Fury EPL: What We’re Lacking Is … Read more
Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema believes Kylian Mbappe will need to adapt to playing as a central striker in Madrid, as he is unlikely to replace Vinicius Junior on the left wing. After completing his highly anticipated move to Madrid following the end of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappe has yet to reach … Read more
Asisat Oshoala has made history with Bay FC, a National Women’s Soccer League expansion team, by setting a record for the most wins by a debut club in a single season. The San Francisco-based team, which joined the NWSL in 2024, achieved 11 victories over 26 matches, securing a 7th-place finish with 34 points and … Read more
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has made it clear he won’t be wishing incoming Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim success at Old Trafford. Speaking ahead of tonight’s Champions League matchup against Amorim’s current team, Sporting Lisbon, Bernardo remarked during a pre-match press conference that he won’t be sending any good luck to his fellow Portuguese … Read more
Neymar made his second appearance for Al Hilal on Monday in their 3-0 Asian Champions League Elite win, marking another step in his comeback after a year-long absence due to an ACL tear. The Brazilian forward entered in the 58th minute but had to be substituted less than 30 minutes later after clutching the back … Read more
Sporting manager Ruben Amorim remarked that Manchester United fans might feel “the new Alex Ferguson has arrived” if his side manages to defeat Manchester City on Tuesday. Amorim, 39, has two games left as Sporting head coach before moving to Old Trafford, including the Champions League clash against his soon-to-be club’s rivals. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I … Read more
Substitute Harry Wilson delivered a stunning late double to lift Fulham to a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Brentford at Craven Cottage. Vitaly Janelt had given Brentford the lead in the first half with a spectacular 25-yard strike, seemingly setting up the Bees for victory. However, Wilson’s entry with just eight minutes left proved decisive. … Read more
Arsenal sporting director Edu is set to depart from his role at the club. The Brazilian originally returned to Arsenal as technical director in the summer of 2019 and was later promoted to sporting director in November 2022. A former midfielder for Arsenal from 2001 to 2005, Edu won two league titles with the Gunners, … Read more
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti revealed that his focus is on the tragic flood disaster in Valencia rather than the upcoming Champions League match against AC Milan. The match between Real Madrid and Valencia was postponed due to the devastating flood, which claimed the lives of over 200 people. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
Chilean football star Arturo Vidal and players from his first-division club Colo Colo are under investigation for alleged sexual assault, Santiago’s prosecutor’s office announced on Monday. The investigation began following a complaint made against the players, though no arrests have been made yet, according to the prosecutor’s office. The names of Vidal’s teammates involved in … Read more
AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata believes that Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal has the potential to reach the heights of legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In an interview with The Athletic, Morata expressed his amazement at Yamal’s talent, noting he’s “never seen anything like” the young Barcelona star. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After … Read more
Ahmed Musa scored the decisive goal as Kano Pillars triumphed 2-1 over Plateau United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Sunday. Plateau United took the lead in the 66th minute through Gafar Saka, but Pillars fought back with goals from Rabiu Ali and Musa to secure the win. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ … Read more
Cyriel Dessers found the net as Rangers clinched a spot in the Scottish League Cup final with a 2-1 comeback victory over Motherwell at Hampden Park. Nedim Bajrami secured the win with a crucial strike ten minutes before full-time, adding to Dessers’ equalizer early in the second half. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ … Read more
The stage is set for the final phase of the 2024 Beach Volleyball Star Tour, to be held in Bauchi City, Bauchi State. DCP Stephen Hasso (Retd.), Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, announced that 24 teams will compete for the grand prize from November 11 to 18 at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium. EDITOR’S … Read more
According to Turkish outlet Sozcu, Galatasaray is unwilling to pay more than €50 million to sign Napoli’s Victor Osimhen in January, as the Turkish champions aim to secure the Nigerian striker, who has a release clause set at €75 million. Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, does not have a purchase option in … Read more
Atlanta United clinched a thrilling 2-1 playoff victory over Inter Miami with a last-minute goal on Saturday, dimming Lionel Messi’s quest for MLS Cup glory with the Florida club. In front of a roaring crowd of 68,455 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Portuguese winger Xande Silva smashed home a stunning winner in the fourth minute of stoppage … Read more
Ademola Lookman earned the Man of the Match title after his outstanding performance in Atalanta’s 3-0 victory over Napoli at the Diego Maradona Stadium in Sunday’s Serie A clash. Lookman’s brace helped deliver Napoli their first home defeat of the season, snapping their 10-game unbeaten run under coach Antonio Conte. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry … Read more
Atalanta delivered a stunning 3-0 blow to Serie A leaders Napoli on Sunday, with Ademola Lookman scoring twice to secure the win. Napoli, aiming to extend their lead to seven points over Inter Milan, saw their hopes dashed as Atalanta snapped their unbeaten streak at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium—a record that had held since … Read more
The Real Madrid Fans Club in Kwalam, Jigawa, has suspended member Abbati Soja over alleged misconduct and perceived disloyalty to the club. In a statement issued by club chairman Garzali Nfari and secretary Aliyu Tabulet, the suspension was attributed to Soja’s “discouraging” remarks following Real Madrid’s 4-0 defeat to rivals Barcelona in La Liga. EDITOR’S … Read more
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shared updates on the fitness of John Stones and Ruben Dias following the team’s 2-1 Premier League loss to Bournemouth on Saturday. City’s defeat at the Vitality Stadium ended a 32-game unbeaten league run that had stretched back to December 2023, marking the reigning champions’ first Premier League loss … Read more