Nigeria’s Super Eagles have officially booked their spot in next year’s Africa Cup of Nations, set to take place in Morocco. Their qualification was confirmed even before they stepped onto the pitch against Benin Republic, thanks to a crucial result in Kigali: Libya’s narrow 1-0 victory over Rwanda. This result paved the way for the Eagles to secure their AFCON ticket, though their own match was far from a formality. In an intense Group D showdown on Thursday in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, a late equalizer from Victor Osimhen secured a 1-1 draw for the Super Eagles against the Benin Republic’s…
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AS Roma have turned to a familiar face in their bid to stabilise the team for the rest of the season, appointing the legendary Claudio Ranieri as head coach until the summer. The 73-year-old Italian, who had announced his retirement from football just a few months ago in May after concluding a stint at Cagliari, is stepping back into the dugout for a third spell at his beloved Roma. Ranieri replaces Ivan Juric, who was dismissed on Sunday following a series of disappointing results. The veteran coach will serve as a crucial bridge while the club searches for a long-term…
Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman has made headlines once again, earning a nomination for the prestigious 2024 Best Men’s Player award at the annual Globe Soccer Awards. This high-profile event, hosted by the Dubai Sports Council, celebrates the world’s top footballing talents and will be held on December 27th, alongside the 19th Dubai International Sports Conference. The exciting announcement was made on Thursday via X (formerly Twitter), sending waves of excitement across the football community. Lookman joins an elite shortlist that includes global superstars such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Mohamed Salah. Notably, Salah and Lookman…
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s time at Manchester United has come to an end as the Dutchman was not offered a place on the coaching staff under new manager Ruben Amorim. Van Nistelrooy, who is a revered figure at Old Trafford both as a player and a coach, took on an interim managerial role following the departure of Erik ten Hag but has now exited the club. The 48-year-old Dutch football legend stepped up to lead the first team on a temporary basis after fellow Dutchman Ten Hag was dismissed. Appointed as assistant coach in July on a two-year contract, Van Nistelrooy…
Nigerian footballers delivered captivating performances across Europe’s top leagues over the weekend, making headlines in Turkey, England, France, Germany, Spain, and Scotland. Osimhen Leads Galatasaray to Victory Victor Osimhen was the star in Turkey as he netted twice for Galatasaray in a thrilling 3-2 triumph over Samsunspor at RAMS Park on Sunday. Osimhen’s first goal came early, just three minutes in, when he headed home a perfect cross from Lucas Torreira. Despite Olivier Ntcham’s penalty equalizer for Samsunspor in the 55th minute, Osimhen struck again five minutes later, restoring Galatasaray’s lead. With this brace, Osimhen’s tally for the season now…
The excitement and unpredictability of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season continued on Matchday 11, delivering top-tier football and notable surprises, especially with four teams grabbing crucial away wins. The weekend’s matches displayed thrilling drama, late winners, and stellar performances that are keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Ikorodu City Snatches First Away Win in Katsina Ikorodu City celebrated their first away victory of the season in dramatic fashion, coming from behind to defeat Katsina United 2-1 at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. Katsina took an early lead through Moses Effiong in the 18th minute, but Solomon…
Kennedy Boboye has officially stepped down from his role as head coach of Sunshine Stars, a team competing in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The announcement came in the aftermath of Sunshine Stars’ narrow 1-0 defeat to Heartland, which took place at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri on Sunday. Boboye, who previously led Plateau United to NPFL glory, revealed that his decision was driven by frustrations over undue interference from the club’s management. This ongoing conflict, according to the former international, has made it increasingly difficult for him to carry out his coaching responsibilities effectively. Having rejoined Sunshine…
Nigeria’s football pride, Edo Queens, made a remarkable entrance at the CAF Women’s Champions League this year, delivering an impressive 3-0 win over Ethiopia’s CBE in their debut Group B clash on Sunday. The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) champions showcased a commanding performance, starting their tournament journey on a high note. The match began with Edo Queens setting the pace early. Emem Essien wasted no time, finding the back of the net in the 5th minute to give her team a dream start. The Queens continued to press forward, and their attacking momentum paid off again in the second…
In a tense and gripping showdown at Stamford Bridge, Arsenal and Chelsea battled to a 1-1 draw, a result that keeps both sides trailing Premier League leaders Liverpool by nine points. The match, filled with drama and opportunities, saw Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli open the scoring before Pedro Neto’s equalizer secured a point for Chelsea in an intense London derby. Chelsea had an early boost as England international Cole Palmer was declared fit to start, and he wasted no time getting involved. Palmer unleashed a fierce strike from 25 yards, but Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya was equal to it, making a…
Liverpool seized a crucial opportunity to extend their advantage at the top of the Premier League table, defeating Aston Villa at Anfield and taking full advantage of Manchester City’s earlier misstep. The Reds’ 2-0 victory came in a high-stakes match that solidified their position as league leaders, now five points clear of the reigning champions. Just as Liverpool prepared to kick off, news broke that Manchester City had suffered a 2-1 defeat to Brighton. With that unexpected result, Jürgen Klopp’s side knew that a win would widen the gap to City before the international break. The Anfield atmosphere was electric,…