Liverpool, once again, showed it superiority over neighbour, Everton in the Merseyside derby as the Toffees were humiliated 5-2 at Anfield in the English Premier League matchday 15 fixtures. It was not a good night for manager Marco Silva has the defeat compounded his woes with Everton left in the bottom of the relegation zone. … Read more
Tammy Abraham’s returns boosted Frank Lampard’s attacking line as Chelsea defeated Aston Villa 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in the English Premier League matchday 15 fixtures on Wednesday night. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard praised striker Tammy Abraham’s growing influence as the Blues rediscovered their winning touch. Abraham reinforced his importance to Lampard’s side, scoring the opener … Read more
Leicester City chase for Champions League football received another boost after the Foxes thrashed struggling Watford 2-0 at the King Power Stadium to displace Manchester City at the top of the English Premier League (EPL) table. Jamie Vardy and James Maddison scored as Leicester beat bottom-club Watford to climb back to second in the Premier … Read more
Jose Mourinho was welcomed back to Old Trafford but left with a scar as he tasted his first defeat as Tottenham manager. Marcus Rashford brace condemned the former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho to defeat to end Tottenham’s three-match winning streak. Rashford beat Tottenham keeper Paulo Gazzaniga at his near post after six minutes after … Read more
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen said the current Super Eagles team has what it takes to win the 2021 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) which is to be hosted by Cameroon. The in-form Lille striker in an interview said the young Nigeria team are hungry for glory and will give their best to justify the … Read more
Africa Cup of Nations golden boot winner, Odion Ighalo has been shortlisted for the 2019 African Footballer of the Year. The Chinese based ex-Nigerian international made the 10-man shortlist joining Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang alongside seven other stars as the final nominees. Liverpool and Egypt star Salah, winner of the award … Read more
It was an easy ride for Manchester City at Turf Moor on Tuesday night in the English Premier League (EPL) as Gabriel Jesus’ brace sinks Burnley in a five-goal thriller. Pep Guardiola’s team returns to winning ways away from home after the 2-2 draw against Newcastle at the weekend. City had won only once in … Read more
Crystal Palace fine form continues as the London Club defeat Bournemouth 1-0 to displace Tottenham in the fifth position on the English Premier League table on Tuesday night. Roy Hodgson’s men were reduced to 10-man in the first half after Mamadou Sakho was shown a straight red card for a high tackle challenge on Adam … Read more
Portuguese international and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo after spending just one season in the Italian League was yesterday named the best player in the Serie A. Ronaldo was at the Gran Gala del Calcio in Milan to collect his prize, instead of attending the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris where he was third in the … Read more
Struggling Everton faces another tricky tie as they travel to Anfield in the third round of the FA Cup matches. It is going to be yet again another Merseyside derby as both will lock it out on Wednesday night in the Premier League. Defending champions, Manchester City will welcome League Two side Port Vale and … Read more
Despite falling 11-point behind English Premier League leader, Liverpool, Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola said he will not buy any new player when the January transfer window opens. Man City has been struggling with injuries since the beginning of the season which has had its effects in their bid to defend their title. The Citizens … Read more
Lionel Messi won his sixth Ballon d’Or title on Monday after defeating Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Sheesh! ? pic.twitter.com/dgFINPTAa1 — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 2, 2019 Liverpool goalkeeper, Allison Becker won the maiden edition of the Yachine Trophy to become the Best shot-stopper in the world after helping Liverpool to Champions … Read more
Barcelona talisman, Lionel Messi emerges world best player on the planet after winning his sixth Ballon d’Or title on Monday Night in France. Argentina international beat rival Cristiano Ronaldo, Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane to be crowned world best player. The duo of Messi and Ronaldo dominated the world football scene as both … Read more
It was yet again an individual performance from five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi, as he scored his first goal at Wanda Metropolitana to helped Barcelona return to the summit of the LaLiga table after Atletico Madrid defeat. Lionel Messi scored a sublime late winner as champions Barcelona defeated Atletico Madrid to return to the … Read more
Arsenal interim manager, Freddie Ljungberg praised his player’s performance in their 2-2 draw with Norwich City on Sunday in the English Premier League (EPL) matchday 14. The Gunners fought back twice to earn a point against the hard-fighting Norwich team. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s brace cancelled out goals from Teemu Pukki and Todd Cantwell. Recall, Ljungberg took … Read more
The Morocco blind team defeated Mali 5-1 to be crowned 2019 African Blind Football Championship in Enugu on Sunday. Morocco had defeated Mali 8-1 in Cape Verde in 2017 to win the tournament. With the result, Morocco has qualified to represent Africa at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in Japan. In the other results of the … Read more
Enyimba and Rangers begin their CAF Confederation Cup (CAFCC) campaign on Sunday with a loss in their opening group matches. Nigeria’s representatives lost on the road with the two-time CAF Champions League winners, Entimba lost 2-0 at Hassania Agadir in a Group D opener, while Flying Antelopes lost 3-1 at home to Egypt’s Pyramid FC. … Read more
The Leicester City dressing room was in a frenzy mood as the players were seen celebrating Super Eagles of Nigeria international, Kelechi Iheanacho after producing a match-winning performance against Everton. Iheanacho’s 90th Minutes goal helped the Foxes defeated struggling Everton 2-1 at the King Power Stadium on Sunday. Coach Brendan Rodgers team were trailing Everton … Read more
The winner of the Ballon d’Or 2019 has been revealed through a leaked result that surfaced online. An image has surfaced on social media that suggests Lionel Messi will win the Ballon d’Or 2019 on Monday (today). Messi is seeking his sixth such title, but Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk is also in the running after … Read more
Premier League club, Watford have sacked head coach Quique Sanchez Flores after just 85 days in the role. The Premier League’s bottom club announced the departure of their second manager of the season the day after their 2-1 defeat at fellow strugglers Southampton. Watford chairman and chief executive Scott Duxbury said in a statement: “Quique … Read more