Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Liverpool moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League after coming from behind to beat Luton at Anfield. Liverpool kept their cool as they overcame a die-hard Luton side at the Anfield in a Premier League clash on Wednesday night. Luton led at half-time through Chiedozie Ogbene’s header as Liverpool, and Luis Diaz in particular, spurned chance after chance. The Reds were rampant after the break and their pressure paid off when captain Virgil van Dijk showed desire and determination to get his side on level terms by powering home a header from a 56th-minute corner. Just…

Victor Osimhen salvaged a draw for Napoli in his first club appearance since December as they held Barcelona in their Champions League last-16 first leg. Osimhen’s strike in the 75th minute gave Napoli a lifeline against Barcelona ahead of the second leg encounter in Spain. Robert Lewandowski handed Barca the lead in the 60th minute in Italy when he arrowed an effort into the bottom corner from the edge of the area. Barcelona were dominant against a Napoli side whose final-third efforts were often lacking in Francesco Calzona’s first game in charge. But the hosts eventually found a way back…

Arsenal were stunned as Galeno scored in stoppage time to give Porto the advantage from the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Arsenal FC round of 16 first leg in the Uefa Champions League encounter against Porto didn’t go as planned, following their late 1:0 defeat in Portugal, leaving the Londoners a must win encounter in the return fixture if they are to progress into the quarter finals. Galeno punished Arsenal in the stoppage time to give his side an advantage into the second leg. The Brazilian winger took a few touches to set himself before curling a…

Several Reports from the continent of Africa has confirmed that AFCON 2025 tournament slated to hold in Morocco has been agreed in principle to be between June and July as against the usual schedule of January. AFCON 2025 tournament was Initially scheduled to hold between January-February 2025, however a new speculation suggests that African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 could be held in the summer. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given its agreement in principle for the competition to be held in July-August 2025 in Morocco. This is to avoid interfering with the first 32-team Club World…

Bayern Munich and Thomas Tuchel agree to part ways at the end of the season Thomas Tuchel’s time with the Bavarians set to come to an abrupt end. It is being widely reported in Germany that Thomas Tuchel has agreed to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season. As first reported by Sky Germany, a meeting between Tuchel and the Bavarian club’s management took place in the early hours of  Wednesday and ended with the two parties reaching an agreement that will see him remain manager until the end of the season but no longer. Bayern Munich’s poor…

Premier League football 2023/2024 football season looks set to be the tightest Premier League title race in recent years Manchester City’s 1:0 victory over Brentford on Tuesday evening lifted Pep Guardiola’s champions above Arsenal into second place – one point behind leaders Liverpool – with 13 rounds of fixtures remaining. For the first time since 2015-16, when the third-placed Gunners were two points behind leaders Leicester after 26 games, the top three are separated by just two points. In fact, that gap at the top has only been as tight at this stage of a Premier League season on seven…

Substitute Marko Arnautovic scored to hand Inter Milan the advantage in their Champions League last-16 tie against Atletico Madrid. Inter Milan took the first leg of their round 16 clash against Atletico Madrid, with an advantage into the second leg. Lautaro Martinez’s shot was parried into the path of Arnautovic by Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak and the Austrian forward finished with a powerful shot from a tight angle. Arnautovic had missed several big chances earlier in the second half. He headed over the bar as well as firing over with the goal gaping. Former Stoke and West Ham forward Arnautovic…

OFFICIAL: Sir Jim Ratcliffe has now completed the purchase of his 27.7% stake in Manchester United following approval of all conditions, including the FA and the Premier League. Sir Jim Ratcliffe while speaking on the official confirmation of the deal, said: “To become co-owner of Man United is a great honour and comes with great responsibility”. “This marks the completion of the transaction, but just the beginning of our journey to take United back to the top of English, European and world football”. He concluded. Manchester-born Ratcliffe is chairman of petrochemicals company Ineos and says he is a lifelong supporter…

Erling Haaland scored a vital winner 19 minutes from time as Manchester City eventually broke Brentford’s stubborn resistance to close within a point of the Premier League summit. Haaland changed the narrative in what looked set to be a night of frustration at Etihad Stadium for Pep Guardiola’s men turned on a moment of huge fortune. Brentford defender Kristoffer Ajer appeared to have the situation under control when Julian Alvarez played a pass into the visitors’ half as City countered. But as Haaland began the chase, Ajer slipped and could not regain his feet as the Norwegian sped past. The…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has fixed a date for the commencement of the Oldest football competition in the country, the Federation Cup 2023/2024 football season. The NFF made the disclosure through the director of competition, Ruth David in Abuja on Tuesday. The Federation Cup state preliminaries have been fixed to commence between 1st March – 31st March 2024 across all the states in the country. While the finals has been scheduled to hold on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st March 2024. NFF emphasized that any state which fails to adhere with the stipulated date will face severe…

11 players already in camp ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon. Super Falcons camp opened in Abuja on Tuesday morning and players are already in camp ahead of the important double header against Cameroon. According to reports, Goalkeepers Chiamaka Nnadozie, Tochukwu Oluehi and Linda Jiwaku as well as Akudo Ogbonna are among the early arrivals in camp. Other early arrivals include: Rasheedat Ajibade, Michelle Alozie, Tosin Demehin, Rofiat Imuran, Abiodun Deborah, Ifeoma Onumonu and Gift Monday. 10 more players are still expected in camp. Reports also confirmed that Head Coach, Randy…

Taiwo Awoniyi, the Nigerian Super Eagles forward, ignited discussions across Nigeria and social media platforms following his recent goal celebration. Reactions stirred within the Nigerian and social media communities as Taiwo Awoniyi, Nigerian Super Eagles forward, displayed a message beneath his shirt after scoring for his club side Nottingham Forest over the weekend.  Taiwo Awoniyi, 24, scored a crucial goal during Nottingham Forest’s match against West Ham United and drew attention by removing his shirt to reveal a message inscribed underneath. This action garnered significant interest due to Awoniyi’s absence from the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Abidjan, Cote…