Manchester United edged past Arsenal in the FA Cup third round tie, advancing to the next stage via a penalty shootout. The match ended 1-1 after 120 minutes, afrosportnews.com reports. The game was goalless at halftime, but Bruno Fernandes broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute, putting United ahead. However, Arsenal equalized through defender Gabriel’s…
David Moyes has been appointed Everton manager for a second time. The 61-year-old Scot has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract at Goodison Park following the sacking of Sean Dyche on Thursday. Everton are 16th in the Premier League – one point clear of the relegation zone – with only three wins from 19 games this season. Moyes managed…
The Technical Adviser of Crown FC of Ogbomoso, Alexander Ayodeji Ayeni, was thrilled his side claimed a second victory of the Nigeria National League 2024/25 campaign in a tricky test at home to Dakkada FC. The Ajilete Warriors secured the three points courtesy of Moses Ngbede’s second goal of the season; a strike Adekunle Mojeed…
The Nigeria Football Federation will on Monday in the Federal Capital, Abuja present to the public the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Mr. Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle. The event has been scheduled for the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, by 11am. Chelle’s appointment was confirmed on Tuesday by the…
Everton have parted ways with manager Sean Dyche after less than two years in charge. The decision comes just hours before the Toffees’ FA Cup third-round match against Peterborough. Dyche’s departure is a result of the team’s poor performance this season. Everton currently sits 16th in the Premier League, just one point clear of the…
Expectedly, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, dominated the nominees for the League Bloggers Award (LBA) for the month of December. Organisers of the monthly award released the list of nominated players and coaches for the month, with 3SC having three players in contention for the player of the month award, while coach Gbenga…
Graham Potter has been appointed as the new manager of West Ham United, replacing the recently sacked Julen Lopetegui. The 49-year-old Englishman joins the Hammers on a two-and-a-half-year contract. Potter expressed his delight at joining West Ham, stating that he had been waiting for the right opportunity. “I am delighted to be here,” he said….
Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has criticized the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) decision to appoint Eric Chelle as the head coach of the Super Eagles. Udeze questioned Chelle’s appointment, citing his poor performance as Mali’s coach in the World Cup qualifiers. “A coach Mali sacked for a poor run in the World Cup qualifiers,…
Errol Musk, the father of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, has revealed that his son is interested in buying Liverpool Football Club. However, Errol expressed concerns that the current owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), might inflate the price of the club if they knew Elon was interested. Elon Musk, who has a net worth of around…
Nigeria striker Anthony Nwakaeme scored a crucial goal as Trabzonspor thrashed Alanyaspor 3-0 in a Turkish Cup match on Wednesday. Nwakaeme came off the bench at halftime, replacing Ozan Tufan, and made an instant impact by netting Trabzonspor’s third goal in the 69th minute. The 35-year-old striker has now scored two goals in 15 appearances…
