Chelsea advanced to the Club World Cup quarter-finals after a chaotic, drama-filled clash with Benfica that stretched more than four hours and included a two-hour weather delay. In a match played at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium, Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall struck late in extra time to secure a 4-1 win for the Blues, setting up a quarter-final date with Palmeiras. Things had initially looked routine for Chelsea, who led through Reece James’ superb near-post free-kick in the 64th minute. But with just four minutes left on the clock, play was suspended due to severe thunderstorms in…
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England’s Under-21s have successfully defended their European Championship crown, edging past Germany 3-2 after extra time in a dramatic final in Bratislava. Just under two years after their 1-0 victory over Spain in Georgia, the Young Lions once again lifted the trophy, echoing the back-to-back titles won by England’s youth in 1982 and 1984. Lee Carsley’s side showed resilience after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Germany in the group stage only 10 days earlier. This time, England flew out of the blocks, with Harvey Elliott and Omari Hutchinson striking within the opening 25 minutes to establish a 2-0 lead. Germany,…
Kwara United made history on Saturday by lifting their first-ever President Federation Cup title, overcoming the spirited challenge of Abakaliki FC in a dramatic penalty shootout at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. The clash was tightly contested, with both sides unable to find the net across 90 minutes of play. Alalade Wasiu came close to breaking the deadlock for the Harmony Boys in the second half, heading home what he thought was the opening goal, only for it to be ruled offside. With neither team managing to score in regulation time, the match was decided from the spot. Kwara…
Paris FC have officially secured the services of Nigerian winger Moses Simon, completing a €7 million transfer from fellow Ligue 1 side FC Nantes. The 29-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the newly promoted club, becoming one of their marquee signings ahead of the 2025/26 season. Simon brings with him a wealth of experience from his six-year spell at Nantes, where he made a significant impact on and off the pitch. Over the course of 201 appearances in all competitions, he scored 37 goals and registered 42 assists. In Ligue 1 alone, he featured 151 times and found the…
Paris Saint-Germain have finally claimed their place among Europe’s elite, lifting the UEFA Champions League trophy for the first time in their history—and doing so in stunning fashion. In a memorable final at Munich’s Allianz Arena, PSG dismantled Inter Milan with a 5-0 victory, setting the record for the largest margin of victory in a Champions League final. Luis Enrique’s squad had already proven their mettle by overcoming the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal en route to the final. However, the pressure of making history didn’t seem to faze the French champions. From the first whistle,…
In a night to remember, Chelsea staged a dramatic comeback against Real Betis to clinch the UEFA Conference League title, becoming the first team ever to complete the full set of European club trophies. With just 25 minutes left on the clock in Wroclaw, the Blues were staring down defeat. But Cole Palmer ignited a stunning turnaround, delivering two pinpoint crosses from the right that Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Jackson converted into goals. Fernandez leveled the score with a deft header from Palmer’s inswinger, and Jackson followed up five minutes later with a bundled finish at the near post. The…
As the European football season wraps up, Nigerian players have continued to make headlines with standout performances across leagues. Let’s take a closer look at how some of our Super Eagles and Super Falcons fared in the final fixtures of the season. La Liga Highlights In Spain, Chisom Uche showcased his playmaking skills, delivering an assist during Getafe’s 2-1 home defeat to Celta Vigo in their last La Liga match. Uche concluded his season with six assists and four goals from 33 appearances. He has also been named in the Super Eagles’ squads for the Unity Cup and the friendly against Russia…
Aston Villa’s dreams of securing a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League were shattered in dramatic fashion, as they fell 2-0 to Manchester United on the final day of the Premier League season. The match at Old Trafford saw Villa finish sixth in the league standings, narrowly missing out on Champions League qualification on goal difference. A point would have been enough to see Unai Emery’s side clinch a top-five spot, but it wasn’t to be. Controversy erupted in the 73rd minute when Morgan Rogers appeared to give Villa the lead. Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir fumbled a routine…
Levi Colwill was the hero as Chelsea secured their Champions League qualification with a tense, narrow victory over Nottingham Forest. The defender’s second-half strike not only guaranteed fourth place in the Premier League for Enzo Maresca’s side but also dashed Forest’s hopes of a return to Europe’s elite competition. Maresca, whose transfer plans hinged on whether the club would qualify for the Champions League, can now begin preparing for a busy summer. This victory provided a timely boost ahead of Chelsea’s upcoming Conference League final against Real Betis in Poland on Wednesday. For Nottingham Forest, it was a bittersweet end…
It was a weekend of remarkable performances and milestones for Nigerian footballers across Europe and beyond, with Super Eagles players making their mark in Turkey, England, France, Spain, and Scotland. Osimhen Fires Galatasaray to 25th Turkish Title In Turkey, Victor Osimhen continued his phenomenal form, scoring as Galatasaray sealed a dominant 3-0 victory over Kayserispor to clinch their 25th Turkish Super Lig title. The win pushed them to 89 points, placing them eight clear of rivals Fenerbahce with two games left. Osimhen’s strike took his league tally to 25 goals in 29 appearances, putting him at the top of the scoring chart. Across all competitions, he has racked up 36…