Arsenal needed an Alexandre Lacazette stoppage-time goal to get a 2-2 draw at the end of an unconvincing performance against struggling Southampton. Southampton appeared to be coasting to a first Premier League victory in eight games through a James Ward-Prowse goal on his 250th appearance for Southampton. This was after Lacazette had equalized to cancel … Read more
Rangers International FC of Enugu has appealed to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for a change of time fixed for the group matches scheduled to kick off on December 1. The Media Officer of the club, Norbert Okoli, made the appeal in a statement issued on Saturday in Enugu. Okoli stated that the General … Read more
Nigeria international was on for the entire duration as Granda held Atletico Madrid to a 1-1 draw on Saturday for a seventh draw in 14 La Liga games. Diego Simeone’s side went ahead on the hour mark through Brazilian leftback Renan Lodi but lost their lead soon after when Granada’s German Sanchez outjumped his marker … Read more
Manchester City returned to winning ways with a 2-1 success over Chelsea on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium. It ended the Londoners’ run of six straight wins and kept Pep Guardiola’s side nine points behind leaders Liverpool. City’s loss at Anfield before the international break made this a key game for them but they were … Read more
Cristian Ronaldo has been left out of the Maurizio Sarri’s Juventus squad that would face Atalanta in a Seria A clash on Saturday. Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri, said that the Portuguese forward was dropped to enable him focus on their Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid. “There’s no need to clarify anything with Ronaldo. … Read more
The League Management Company (LMC), organisers of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), have imposed sanctions on Nasarawa United Football Club of Lafia, one of their players and two backroom staff. The sanctions were in the wake of the disturbances which trailed the club’s Match Day 4 fixture in Lafia on Wednesday. The club will … Read more
Portugal overwhelmed Nigeria, defeating the Super Sand Eagles 10-1 to establish a dominant early lead in Group D. Nigeria took the lead through Azeez Abu’s assured finish at the very end of the first period, but then it was all Portugal from there. The Selecção das Quinas went on to score an incredible ten unanswered … Read more
Luis Suarez has said he does not see Liverpool allowing their eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League table slip this season. The Reds narrowly missed out last season by a point to Manchester City last year. They are currently eight points clear of Leicester, nine points up the road from City. Suarez … Read more
Three Nigerians were among the shortlist of players for the 2019 CAF Best XI following a great showing at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Concise News understands that Nigeria finished third place at the 2019 AFCON with now-retired Ighalo who was the highest goalscorer making the CAF Best XI shortlist. Three other Super Eagles … Read more
Argentine tactician who was recently sacked by English side, Tottenham, is said to be on his way Germany biggest football club, Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich will reportedly appoint Mauricio Pochettino as the club’s permanent coach over the January transfer window. The Argentine, who spent five years at Tottenham Hotspur, was sacked by the North London … Read more
The ball is in Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s court, as Milan reportedly offered a six-month deal with an option to extend the contract for an additional year, worth a total €6m. The 38-year-old is set to leave MLS club LA Galaxy in December and a return to Milan looks very likely, after the reports on established contact … Read more
Desire Oparanoize’s wonder goal against Paris FC Women on Sunday has won the Goal of the Week in the French women’s league, Sports Extra reports. The goal ended her eight months drought. The Guingamp striker received the honour for her 40 yards strike in the 92nd minute, which earned her side a 2-0 victory over … Read more
Manchester City midfielder, Fernandinho, has said that he’s not thinking of retiring from football yet. Fernandinho, who joined Man City from Shakhtar Donestsk in 2013, believes he still has more years to play at the top of the game. The 34-year-old said this ahead of Man City’s Premier League clash against Chelsea on Saturday. “I … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, is set to make a move for Lille striker, Victor Osimhen, after bringing in two coaches from the French club to London, Jeunes Footeux reports. Mourinho, this week replaced Mauricio Pochettino, signing a four-year deal. The Portuguese has already snapped up assistant coach Joao Sacramento and goalkeeping coach Nuno Santos … Read more
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare says the issue of contract extension for Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr lies with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The minister gave the clarification on Wednesday in Abuja at a brief meeting with Rohr before dashing for the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the … Read more
Jigawa Golden Stars Football Club of Dutse on Wednesday beat Kano Pillars 1-0 at the Sani Abacha Stadium in a week 4 match of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fixture. Jigawa Captain, Yusuf Muhammad, scored the only goal of the game in the 7th minute with a solo effort in their adopted home, Sani … Read more
Hosts Nasarawa United Football Club and Plateau United Football Club of Jos on Wednesday in Lafia ended their Match Day 4 clash 1-1, with an orgy of violence trailing the game. After the game at the Lafia Township Stadium, the Match Commissioner, Centre Referee and the two Assistant Referees were among those who suffered attacks. … Read more
Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure on Wednesday beat Enyimba International FC of Aba 1-0 in a Match Day 4 fixture of the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The match’s only goal came in the 10th minute. Alow shot from inside the box by midfielder Anthony Omaka settled the game, with striker Israel Abia … Read more
Portuguese tactician, Jose Mourinho said Tottenham’s squad depth and the qualities of players they possessed lured him to the North London Club. Ekohotblog reported that Tottenham Hotspur in the early hours of Wednesday announced the appointment of the former Chelsea manager in a four-year deal. Speaking after his appointment, the 56-year-old who has been out … Read more
Jose Mourinho has agreed a deal to succeed Mauricio Pochettino as Tottenham manager. Negotiations between Tottenham and Mourinho’s representatives have intensified over the last few days and continued on into Tuesday night, with a deal expected to be confirmed on Wednesday morning. The Portuguese has been out of work since being sacked by Manchester United … Read more