The Three Lions of England are through to their second consecutive UEFA European Championship final after a 2-1 semi-final victory over the Netherlands – courtesy of Ollie Watkins’ sensational stoppage-time strike. England will lock horns with Spain in the final on Sunday at the Olympiastadion stadium in Berlin. It was the Dutch who went in front in the 7th minute when Xavi Simons fired into the far top corner from distance, sending the Westfalenstadion’s ‘Oranje Muur’ into ecstasy. But captain Harry Kane presented England a way back into the game when referee Felix Zwayer pointed to the spot following Denzel Dumfries’…
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Two beautiful goals saw Spain come from behind to beat France 2-1 and progress to the final of the 2024 UEFA European Championship, while also continuing their status as the only team to win all of their matches in this tournament. After just eight minutes into the semifinal game, Randal Kolo Muani headed in Kylian Mbappe’s cross to put France in front, as they registered their first goal from open play in this tournament. 13 minutes later, Lamine Yamal curled home a stunning strike from outside the box to write his name into the record books by scoring at the…
Chelsea Football Club have appointed former Super Eagles player Seyi Olofinjana into a talent management role covering Africa. His new role at Chelsea will cover recruitment recommendations across Africa, working in conjunction with a newly-appointed scout that will cover the continent. The former Nigeria international started his football career in Nigeria with Crown FC of Ogbomosho, and Kwara United before moving to club SK Brann of Norway in 2003. He moved to England to join Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2004. Due to his experience and expertise, his role will aim to build on Chelsea’s connections in Africa and streamline the pathway…
Mikel Merino’s extra-time goal sent Spain into the semi-finals of the Euro 2024, after beating hosts Germany 2-1 in their quarterfinal class at Stuttgart Arena on Friday. After a pulsating first half ended goalless, Dani Olmo gave Spain the lead six minutes into the second half, as he side-footed home a cross from 16-year-old star Lamine Yamal. Germany eventually equalised in the 89th minute of the game when Florian Wirtz sent a thunderous strike in off the post to send the home fans wild as the game went into extra time. But with seconds remaining in the thrilling extra 30 minutes, Merino headed home…
Emiliano Martinez was Argentina’s penalty shootout hero once more as they edged out Ecuador to reach the Copa America semi-finals, despite Lionel Messi’s failed Panenka attempt. The world champions survived a huge scare at NRG Stadium, where Kevin Rodriguez’s stoppage-time equaliser cancelled out Lisandro Martinez’s first-half header to take the quarterfinal tie to penalty shootout. Ecuador were handed a gilt-edge opportunity to equalise from the penalty spot just after the hour mark, when Rodrigo De Paul was adjudged to have handled in the box. However, they could not capitalise as Enner Valencia struck Emiliano Martinez’s right post with his spot-kick, despite…
Nigeria Super Eagles have been drawn alongside Benin Republic, Libya and Rwanda in Group D of the qualifiers for 2025 AFCON in Morocco. The draw ceremony took place in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday. The Squirrels of Benin Republic, who are managed by former Nigeria head coach, Gernot Rohr defeated the Super Eagles 2-1 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June. The Bees of Rwanda are also in the same World Cup qualifying group with Nigeria, and are scheduled to host the Super Eagles in March 2025. The AFCON qualifiers will kick-off in September and run through November,…
As part of preparations for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Super Falcons of Nigeria will face their Canadian counterparts in a friendly in Sevilla, Spain on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Randy Waldrum’s side will train for two weeks in Sevilla ahead of the Olympic Games. Nigeria played a goalless raw with the reigning Olympic champions, Canada at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The 11-time African champions, Nigeria will face world champions Spain, Japan and Brazil in Group A of the women’s football even of the Olympics, while Canada will lock horns with hosts…
Rivers United have announced the appointment of the immediate past Super Eagles coach, Finidi George as their new Technical Manager. The NPFL club made the announcement on Tuesday, and Finidi will be unveiled in Port Harcourt on Thursday. Rivers United sacked long-serving tactician Stanley Eguma towards the end of last season, and Evans Ogenyi led the team for the remainder of the campaign. Finidi led Enyimba to win the 2022/23 NPFL title, before he was appointed Super Eagles head coach in May. However, he resigned his position as Eagles coach following the NFF’s decision to appoint a foreign technical adviser…
Super Falcons is Nigeria coach Randy Waldrum has picked captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Osinachi Ohale, forward Asisat Oshoala and 14 other players in his final list for this year’s women’s football event is the Olympic Games in France. The players and technical crew will travel to Sevilla in Spain for a two-week training camp, and the team is scheduled to depart Sevilla for France on Thursday, 18th July. Nine-time African champions Nigeria, who are making their first appearance at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament for the first time since 2008 in China, have been drawn against Brazil,…
Enugu Rangers have won the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title after a 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance in Enugu on Sunday. Kenechukwu Agu put the coach Fidelis Ilechukwu side in front in the 33rd minute, before Chidiebere Nwobodo doubled the advantage in the 65th minute to secure their 8th NPFL title with one game to spare. The Flying Antelopes’ league title and first since 2016 was sealed after their closest challengers, Remo Stars and Enyimba lost to Sunshine Stars of Akure and Sporting Lagos respectively.