Newcastle United have finally ended their long wait for domestic silverware, securing their first major trophy in over half a century with a well-earned Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool at Wembley. This triumph not only marks their first domestic success since the 1955 FA Cup but also brings an end to a major trophy drought stretching back to their 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup win. The Toon Army erupted in celebration as Newcastle delivered a performance worthy of champions. Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak—one on either side of halftime—sealed a victory that will be remembered for generations on…
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Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick, has failed in his bid to retain a seat on the FIFA Council after falling short in the elections held at the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, Egypt. Pinnick, who was seeking a second term, secured 28 votes—just one short of the tally needed to claim one of the six available African slots on the council. Mauritania’s Ahmed Yahya and Djibouti’s Souleiman Waberi edged him out with 29 votes each, joining Morocco’s Faouzi Lekjaa, Kanizat Ibrahim of Comoros, Niger’s Hamidou Djibrilla, and Egypt’s Hani Abo Rida as Africa’s representatives. The…
It was a thrilling weekend for Nigerian footballers across Europe, as several Super Eagles stars made their mark in their respective leagues. From Italy to England, Spain, and beyond, here’s a recap of their performances. Lookman Inspires Atalanta’s Dominant Win Over Juventus In Italy, Ademola Lookman was on target as Atalanta demolished Juventus 4-0 at the Allianz Stadium in Sunday’s Serie A fixture. The Nigerian forward wrapped up the scoring in the 77th minute, bringing his season tally to an impressive 18 goals and six assists across all competitions. The 27-year-old has now surpassed his total of 17 goals from…
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, took a major step toward securing a spot at the 2025 U-17 Women’s World Cup with a commanding 3-1 victory over South Africa’s Bantwana in Pretoria on Saturday. The impressive away performance at the Lucas ‘Masterpieces’ Moripe Stadium puts them in a strong position ahead of the return leg. The Flamingos set the tone early, with star forward Shakirat Moshood breaking the deadlock in the 20th minute. Moshood, who made headlines with four goals at the 2024 U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic, showcased her clinical finishing to give Nigeria the lead. Ten minutes…
Matchday 28 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered intense action across various venues, with leaders Remo Stars suffering a setback, while Ikorodu City and Rivers United secured crucial wins to boost their title ambitions. Remo Stars Slip in Benin as Bendel Insurance Triumph League leaders Remo Stars fell to a 2-1 defeat against Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Saturday. Insurance wasted no time in making their mark, as Meyinwa Oritseweyinmi put them ahead just two minutes into the game. He doubled the advantage ten minutes after the break, leaving Remo Stars struggling.…
Arsenal’s trip to Old Trafford ended in dramatic fashion as Declan Rice played a pivotal role at both ends of the pitch to secure a 1-1 draw against Manchester United. The hosts seemed on track for a much-needed win after Bruno Fernandes’ controversial free-kick gave them the lead. Broadcast technology revealed that referee Anthony Taylor had set Arsenal’s defensive wall 11.2 yards back—further than the standard 10—allowing Fernandes to clip his effort into the net. United had opportunities to extend their advantage, with David Raya producing outstanding close-range saves to deny Noussair Mazraoui and Joshua Zirkzee. Meanwhile, Arsenal struggled to…
It was another thrilling weekend of football as Nigerian players delivered standout performances across Europe’s top leagues. From Turkey to England, goals, assists, and key contributions highlighted an exciting round of matches. Osimhen’s Brace Not Enough for Galatasaray in Thrilling Draw In Turkey, Victor Osimhen found the net twice, but it wasn’t enough as Galatasaray were held to a dramatic 3-3 draw by Kasimpasa in their derby clash. The Super Eagles striker opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 12th minute before adding Galatasaray’s third goal late in the game. With 16 goals and four assists in 20…
Another thrilling weekend of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) action saw crucial victories, surprising results, and a shake-up in the league standings. As the season progresses, teams continue to battle for supremacy, survival, and continental spots. Here’s a recap of the major highlights from Matchday 27. Remo Stars Maintain Top Spot with Narrow Win Remo Stars strengthened their grip on the NPFL summit with a 1-0 victory over Plateau United in Ikenne. Samson Olasupo proved to be the match-winner, scoring the decisive goal 14 minutes from time. The result extends Remo Stars’ lead to an impressive 14 points, keeping them…
Nigerian footballers were in top form across major leagues abroad over the weekend, delivering goals, assists, and standout performances for their clubs. From Italy to Germany, France, England, and Spain, here’s a roundup of how Super Eagles players fared. Lookman’s Brace Seals Emphatic Atalanta Win In Italy, Ademola Lookman stole the show with a Man of the Match performance as Atalanta thrashed Empoli 5-0 in Serie A on Sunday. The Nigerian forward, who has been in fine form since returning from injury, bagged a brace to take his tally to 12 league goals this season. Despite a recent clash with…
Liverpool took another huge step toward reclaiming the Premier League title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Manchester City, extending their lead at the top to 11 points. After Arsenal’s shock home defeat to West Ham, Liverpool seized the opportunity to solidify their position with a ruthless display against the reigning champions, who now appear to be a fading force. Manchester City started brightly, but Liverpool’s tactical precision quickly turned the tide. A well-executed corner routine in the 14th minute saw Mohamed Salah fire in his 30th goal of the season after Dominik Szoboszlai cleverly set him up from Alex…