Jose Mourinho has left his role as Fenerbahce manager after just over a year in charge. The Portuguese’s departure comes two days after the Turkish club were eliminated from the Champions League play-offs by Benfica. In a short statement, Fenerbahçe confirmed the departure, thanking the 62-year-old for his efforts and wishing him well in his future endeavors. Mourinho’s sole season in Istanbul was a mixed bag. On one hand, he guided Fenerbahçe to a second-place finish in the Süper Lig. On the other, his tenure was overshadowed by controversy—most notably his outspoken criticism of refereeing standards in Turkey, which earned…
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Liverpool and Manchester City have both been drawn against 15-time winners Real Madrid in the Champions League league phase, while Chelsea will come up against Barcelona. For the first time, six Premier League clubs will feature in the new 36-team league format, introduced last season. However, they cannot face each other until the knockout rounds. Liverpool, six-time winners of the competition, will not only host Real Madrid at Anfield but also face Atletico Madrid and last season’s runners-up Inter Milan among their eight fixtures. Pep Guardiola’s City will meet Napoli and Borussia Dortmund, alongside Real. Chelsea’s schedule includes heavyweight clashes…
It was a weekend to remember for Nigerian footballers abroad as several Super Eagles players found the back of the net, provided assists, or delivered solid performances for their respective clubs. Turkey: Osimhen Off the Mark for Galatasaray Victor Osimhen opened his scoring account for the season in style on Sunday, helping Galatasaray cruise to a commanding 4-0 away victory over Kayserispor. The Nigerian striker, making his first start of the campaign, struck in the 86th minute to seal the win. With that result, Galatasaray maintained their perfect start to the season, winning all three of their opening fixtures. France:…
The new Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season wasted no time in serving up drama, shocks, and talking points as the 2025/26 campaign got underway over the weekend. The action kicked off on Friday, August 22, with defending champions Remo Stars SC facing Rivers United in the curtain-raiser. The highly anticipated clash ended in a 1-1 stalemate, setting the tone for what promises to be a fiercely contested season. Sunday Shocks and Away Victories At the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, home fans went home disappointed as Shooting Stars fell 1-0 to Bayelsa United, courtesy of Kehinde Lawal’s decisive strike in the 30th minute. There was more heartbreak for…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 31-man provisional list ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa. The squad—featuring a mix of established stars and emerging talents—will be trimmed down before the team begins camp in Uyo on Monday, September 1st. Among the familiar faces included are Victor Osimhen, William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, and Moses Simon, all of whom are expected to play key roles in the fixtures. The three-time African champions will host Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Saturday, September 6th (Matchday 7) before…
Chelsea finally got their season up and running with a resounding victory in east London, sweeping aside West Ham in a one-sided derby that left home fans heading for the exits long before the final whistle. Goals from Joao Pedro, Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Trevoh Chalobah sealed the Blues’ first win of the campaign, while condemning the Hammers to back-to-back defeats after their opening-day loss to Sunderland. The evening didn’t start smoothly for the world club champions. Cole Palmer was withdrawn before kick-off as a precaution, with 18-year-old Estevao Willian stepping in. The teenager endured a nightmare introduction when his attempted backheel was…
In a dazzling display of skill and determination, Nigeria’s D’Tigress secured their place in history by defeating Mali 78-64 in the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The victory marks an unprecedented fifth consecutive championship win, solidifying Nigeria’s dominance in African women’s basketball. This triumph is not just another trophy—it’s a statement. With this win, D’Tigress have now claimed their seventh AfroBasket title, and remain undefeated since 2015, racking up an astonishing 29 consecutive wins. Led by trailblazing coach Rena Wakama, who made history in 2023 as the first woman to coach a team to an AfroBasket title, the…
In a night destined for the history books, England’s Lionesses showed nerves of steel and hearts of champions as they claimed their second consecutive European title with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Spain in the Euro 2025 final. In a dramatic final packed with tension, drama, and pure resilience, it was that woman again — Chloe Kelly — who delivered under pressure. Just as she did at Wembley in 2022, Kelly stepped up when it mattered most, burying the decisive penalty to seal back-to-back European titles for Sarina Wiegman’s side, after Spain missed three of their penalties and goalkeeper Hannah Hampton…
In a match that will go down as one of the most dramatic in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations history, Nigeria’s Super Falcons roared back from a two-goal deficit to snatch a sensational 3–2 victory over Morocco on Saturday night. The North Africans came out flying, with Ghizlane Chebbak opening the scoring in the 12th minute. Things got even worse for Nigeria when Sanaâ Mssoudy doubled Morocco’s lead in the 24th, sending home fans into a frenzy and putting the Super Falcons on the ropes. But champions rise in the face of adversity, and Nigeria showed exactly why they’re the…
In a bold and historic move, Nigeria has officially submitted a bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in the nation’s capital, Abuja — potentially becoming the first African country in over 30 years to bring the premier motorsport event back to the continent. The announcement was made by Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, who described the initiative as a landmark moment in Nigeria’s growing ambitions on the global sports stage. The bid marks a significant stride in the country’s broader vision of sports as a catalyst for economic growth, tourism, and international recognition. According…