Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Former England midfielder, Owen Hargreaves, is tipping Arsenal to beat Bayern Munich in their Champions League quarter-final match on Tuesday night. But Hargreaves admits the Bundesliga champions are “dangerous underdogs” in the tie. Hargreaves played for Bayern from 1997-2007 and has refused to write them off despite their poor season. He told TNT Sports: “To be honest, I think Arsenal might just shade it with the season that they’ve had. “Historically, Bayern have been the favourite in this game but they’ve had a bit of a tricky season. I think Bayern can salvage their season if they go through. “But…

Andros Townsend, midfielder for Luton Town, has criticized the handling of financial rule breaches in the Premier League, stating that the uncertainty surrounding these cases “makes a mockery” of the league. On Monday, Everton received a two-point deduction for their second violation of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR). They have announced their intention to appeal the decision, but the process may not conclude before the end of the season, leaving clubs uncertain about their top-flight status post-May 19. Under PSR rules, clubs can incur losses of up to £105 million over three years. Everton exceeded this limit…

Shooting Stars showcased their determination for a top-three spot in the Nigeria Premier League with a rare 2-1 victory in Kano on Monday evening, marking a significant departure from their previous away struggles against Kano Pillars. Shooting Stars changed the narrative as they surprisingly earned the maximum 3 point away from home in a ground usually accompanied by divers whitewashing. In past encounters, Shooting Stars often faced heavy defeats, with scorelines reaching as wide as 6-0. However, their recent performance demonstrated a shift in momentum. Initially, the match seemed to follow familiar patterns when Shooting Stars conceded an early…

Tony Elumelu, renowned philanthropist and Nigerian billionaire, has officially expressed his interest in acquiring a club in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). He confirmed ongoing discussions with the Minister of Sports, Senator John Owan Enoh, regarding this venture as earlier reported by SpeedySports. As the CEO of United Bank of Africa (UBA), Elumelu revealed that he and other prominent figures in the country have been approached by the minister to assess the feasibility of club ownership. This move aims to enhance the development of the league and serve as a form of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Responding…

Everton deducted two more points for breaching Premier League’s financial rules Everton have received a two-point deduction, their second points cut this season, after the club’s appeal against a Premier League charge for a breach of Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) was unsuccessful, the league said on Monday. The Merseyside club were penalized for the first breach with a deduction of 10 points in November. Following an appeal, they had that penalty reduced to six points. The Toffees have now dropped down one position to 16th in the Premier League and just two points above the relegation zone. “The independent…

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have touched down in South Africa for the decisive second leg of their Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against Banyana Banyana. Randy Waldrum and his team arrived in Lagos on Sunday afternoon before boarding an Air Peace flight to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The squad is expected to reach Pretoria later today, gearing up for the crucial match. The showdown between the Super Falcons and Banyana Banyana is set to take place at Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Tuesday, with the kick-off scheduled for 6:30 pm Nigeria time. Having…

Tunisia’s Dorsaf Ganouati will officiate as the center referee for the upcoming match between South Africa’s Banyana Banyana and Nigeria’s Super Falcons. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Tunisia’s Dorsaf Ganouati as the center referee for the upcoming match between South Africa’s Banyana Banyana and Nigeria’s Super Falcons in the final round of Olympic Games qualifying. The game is scheduled to take place at Lotfus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Wednesday. Ganouati will be supported by fellow Tunisians Houda Afine and Emna Ajbouni, who will serve as the first assistant and fourth officials, respectively. Yara Atef…

Fenerbache’s season in the Turkish League continue to be disrupted by many on field drama as players walk away from cup final against Galatasaray. Fenerbahce’s players made a dramatic statement by walking off the pitch just one minute into Sunday’s Turkish Super Cup match against Galatasaray, resulting in the game being abandoned and their forfeiture of the trophy. Fenerbahce, fielding their Under-19 team, opted to withdraw from the rescheduled match in Sanliurfa, approximately 1,000 km from Istanbul, following Galatasaray’s goal by Argentine striker Mauro Icardi. Reports indicated that Fenerbahce had sought a postponement of the match due…

Rivers United’s journey in the CAF Confederation Cup came to an end in the Quarterfinals as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to defending champions USM Alger in Algeria on Sunday night. The Algerians, led by Malian striker Abdullah Kanou, secured a crucial victory with a goal in each half, overturning their 1-0 loss in the first leg in Nigeria and winning the tie 2-1 on aggregate to progress to the semi-finals. USM Alger displayed a strong start, pressing for an early lead, and their efforts paid off in the 37th minute when Kanou found the net from close…

Ajax’s tumultuous season reached a new low with a staggering 6-0 defeat to rivals Feyenoord in the Eredivisie. Feyenoord, the reigning champions, dominated the match with 30 shots compared to Ajax’s single attempt, securing three goals in each half and claiming a memorable victory in the Dutch ‘Klassieker’. This loss marks the first time Ajax has suffered a competitive defeat by such a significant margin. The defeat leaves Ajax in sixth place, trailing 15 points behind the top three teams and effectively ending their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League with only five games remaining. Feyenoord’s wingers Igor Paixao…

Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, has issued a warning to Manchester United, suggesting that they will face defeat against Arsenal if they continue to perform as they did against Liverpool. Klopp’s remarks come after Liverpool drew 2-2 with Manchester United at Old Trafford. The upcoming clash between Manchester United and Arsenal on 11 May could have significant implications for Liverpool’s title aspirations. Klopp emphasized the need for Manchester United to elevate their game to stand a chance against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, the current league leaders. “Probably,” replied Klopp when asked if he would support Manchester United in…

Doma United’s head coach, Akinade Onigbinde, attributed his team’s defeat to Plateau United to a lack of communication on the field. The Savannah Tigers endured a crushing 4-0 loss against the Peace Boys at the New Jos Stadium on Saturday. Onigbinde voiced his dissatisfaction with his players’ performance and emphasized the need to rectify the identified mistakes. He mentioned that the team would strategize anew to address the issues highlighted during the match. Following the defeat, Doma United slipped to 12th position in the standings. Plateau United’s goals from Bernard Mundi, Sunday Anthony, David Onovo,…