In one of the most unforgettable Champions League semi-finals in recent memory, Inter Milan staged a dramatic late comeback to edge out Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate, booking their place in the 2025 final after a rollercoaster two-legged tie. Trailing 3-2 on the night and facing elimination with just two minutes of stoppage time remaining, it was veteran centre-back Francesco Acerbi who ignited hope. The 37-year-old blasted a cross into the roof of the net to level the aggregate score, setting off frenzied celebrations as he tore off his shirt and sprinted across the pitch in pure elation. But Inter weren’t…
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It was a weekend of standout performances for Nigerian footballers across Europe, with goals, silverware, and heroic displays highlighting their contributions for their clubs Lookman Ends Goal Drought in Italy In Serie A, Ademola Lookman returned to the scoresheet in style, netting his first goal in two months as Atalanta dismantled Monza 4-0 at the U-Power Stadium. The Nigerian forward struck early in the second half, latching onto Mateo Retegui’s long ball and beating the goalkeeper at the near post. It was his 14th goal in 29 appearances across all competitions for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side this season. Meanwhile, Super…
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles continued their unbeaten run at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations with a goalless draw against Morocco’s Junior Atlas Lions in their second Group B fixture. The tightly contested clash took place on Sunday at the June 30 Air Defence Stadium in Cairo. Both sides now sit on four points after two matches, with Morocco edging Nigeria to the top spot on goal difference. Despite the lack of goals, the match highlighted the discipline and defensive strength of both teams as they look ahead to their final group encounters. Earlier on Sunday, Tunisia secured a 3-1…
After years of near misses and heartbreaks, Harry Kane has finally tasted team glory. The England captain’s long wait for silverware ended this weekend as Bayern Munich were crowned Bundesliga champions — without even kicking a ball on the decisive day. Kane, who missed Saturday’s clash against RB Leipzig due to suspension, watched anxiously from the sidelines as Bayern’s title celebrations were temporarily delayed. A dramatic 94th-minute equalizer from Yussef Poulsen secured a 3-3 draw for Leipzig, denying Bayern the chance to seal the title then and there. But the suspense didn’t last long. On Sunday, Bayer Leverkusen failed to…
Chelsea delivered a commanding performance at Stamford Bridge to beat Liverpool 3-1, boosting their hopes of Champions League qualification in style. With the Reds still basking in their recent Premier League title triumph, Arne Slot fielded a much-rotated side — and it showed. Before kick-off, Liverpool were given a guard of honour by the home side, having clinched the league last weekend with a win over Spurs. But any celebrations were quickly forgotten once the match began. Chelsea struck early, capitalizing on a slip from Curtis Jones. Pedro Neto broke forward and found Enzo Fernandez, who calmly slotted home his…
History was made in Ikenne on Sunday as Remo Stars clinched the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League title for the first time, sealing the triumph with a thrilling 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes on match-day 35. It was a tense and fiercely contested encounter, but second-half substitute Olamilekan Adedayo emerged as the hero, scoring the decisive goal just six minutes from the end. His late strike sent the home crowd into a frenzy and confirmed Remo Stars’ status as the new kings of Nigerian football. This crucial win marked Remo Stars’ 21st of the season, pushing them to an impressive…
Liverpool have been officially crowned Premier League champions, drawing level with Manchester United’s historic record of 20 top-flight titles. The Reds sealed the trophy in emphatic fashion, thrashing Tottenham 5-1 at a jubilant Anfield. Under new manager Arne Slot, Liverpool have been unstoppable. In his first season in English football, the Dutchman led the team to glory, losing just two of their 34 league matches and bringing an end to Manchester City’s remarkable four-year dominance. When Jurgen Klopp bid farewell to Anfield last year, few believed Liverpool could mount a serious title challenge so soon. Yet Slot, defying all expectations,…
Manchester City are heading to the FA Cup final once again, securing their spot with a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at Wembley. It’s the third consecutive season City have reached the final, and although Liverpool clinched the Premier League title earlier in the day with their win over Tottenham, Pep Guardiola’s side still have silverware firmly in their sights. Rico Lewis opened the scoring within just two minutes, firing a precise low shot into the bottom corner to instantly deflate Forest’s hopes. Known for their resilience this season, Forest had planned to frustrate City, but the early goal forced…
It was a weekend full of highs and lows for Nigerian footballers across the globe, with goals, assists, heartbreaks, and heroic performances making headlines. In the Premier League, Alex Iwobi continued his solid form for Fulham by netting his ninth league goal of the season. The Super Eagles midfielder gave Fulham an early lead in their clash against Chelsea at Craven Cottage, but the visitors mounted a comeback to seal a 2-1 win. Iwobi, making his 33rd appearance of the campaign, was one of the bright spots for the Cottagers. His compatriot Calvin Bassey also played the full 90 minutes in the same match.…
Matchday 34 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered drama, goals, and shifting positions at both ends of the table. Here’s a quick recap of all the key action: Remo Stars Edge Shooting Stars to Stay Top Alex Oyowah was the hero for Remo Stars on Sunday, nodding home a brilliant cross from Ismail Sodiq in the 30th minute to secure a vital 1-0 away win over Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. The result keeps Remo Stars at the summit of the table with 65 points from 34 games. Shooting Stars, meanwhile, drop to ninth with…