Arsenal’s hopes of reaching the Champions League final were dashed in dramatic fashion as they fell 2-1 to Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes, losing 3-1 on aggregate. Chasing a 1-0 deficit from the first leg, the Gunners started brightly, only to find PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma once again in inspired form. The Italian shot-stopper, who had frustrated Arsenal in the first leg at the Emirates, delivered a repeat masterclass, denying early efforts from Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Ødegaard with world-class saves. Despite Arsenal’s pressure, it was PSG who struck first on the night. Fabian Ruiz fired a 20-yard…
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Nigeria’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, have secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations following a dramatic 2-2 draw against Kenya in their final Group B match on Wednesday. The match, played under high stakes, saw early drama as Kenya—winless before the game—shocked the Flying Eagles with a sixth-minute penalty goal by Kevin Injehu. However, Nigeria responded quickly. Just seven minutes later, striker Kparobo Arierhi brought the game level after latching onto a clever pass and calmly slotting the ball past the onrushing Kenyan goalkeeper. The second half brought more twists. Kenya reclaimed…
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…
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…