Conor Gallagher and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were on target for Chelsea in their 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. It was a first win for Chelsea under new manager Graham Potter, who replaced Thomas Tuchel about a fortnight ago. Odsonne Edouard had poked Palace into an …
Read More »Haaland, Foden net hat-tricks as Man City beat United in thrilling derby
Erling Halaand and Phil Foden scored hat-tricks for Manchester City as they defeated city rivals Manchester United 6-3 in a thrilling Premier League encounter. With his latest goals, Haaland has now scored 17 goals in as many games since joining City from Borussia Dortmund. With the win, City cut the …
Read More »Peseiro optimistic Super Eagles can beat Algeria despite depleted squad
Jose Peseiro, the head coach of the Super Eagles, is adamant that his team is capable of defeating a “top-notch” Algerian team. In their last three matches versus the Super Eagles, the Desert Foxes are undefeated. The Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Oran will be packed with North African supporters who …
Read More »FIFA U-17 Women’s W’Cup: Nigeria squad unveiled
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has selected team captain Alvine Dah-Zossu, midfield jewel Taiwo Afolabi and top scorer Opeyemi Ajakaye as part of Nigeria’s 21-girl squad for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals. There are also first-choice goalkeeper Faith Omilana, defenders Comfort Folorunsho, Blessing Sunday and Miracle Usani, midfielders …
Read More »Ronaldo charged by English FA over phone incident
Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged by the English Football Association over a footage that appeared to show him knocking a phone out of a fan’s hand. A video was shared on social media alongside comments claiming he smashed the device as he left the pitch after a 1-0 loss at …
Read More »Full house in Super Eagles camp ahead Algeria friendly
All the expected Super Eagles players for the international friendly games against Algeria have now arrived in camp in Constantine. Wednesday afternoon saw the arrival of goalkeeper Francis Uzoho of Omonia Nicosia of Cyprus and defender Ebube Duru of Rivers United. With the addition of the duo, head coach Jose …
Read More »Nigeria battle Morocco, others in 2022 Beach Soccer AFCON
Prior to the 2022 Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations, the Super Sand Eagles were placed in Group A alongside Morocco, the tournament hosts Mozambique, and debutant Malawi. The draw took place on Friday, and eight teams will compete at the tournament. Champions Senegal, Uganda, previous champions Madagascar, and Egypt …
Read More »Lewandowski fires Barca past Elche to go top of La Liga
Poland striker, Robert Lewandowski was in action for Barcelona and he scored a brace to help them win over Elche in a La Liga encounter on Saturday. With the comfortable 3-0 win against 10-man Elche, Barcelona moved top of the league. Lewandowski scored either side of the break to take …
Read More »Monza stun Juventus to clinch first-ever Serie A win
Massimiliano Allegri’s concerns were increased when newly promoted Monza defeated Juventus to earn their first ever Serie A victory. In the second half, Christian Gytkjaer scored the game-winning goal to give Monza its first victory of the year and lift them off the bottom of the standings. In the first …
Read More »Rivers Utd, Plateau Utd into next round of CAF Champions League
Nigeria’s representatives at the CAF Champions League, Rivers United and Plateau United have both advanced to the next round after victories in the preliminary stages. Rivers United went through to the next round despite going down to a 1-0 defeat against Liberia’s Watanga FC in the second round of their …
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