Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim wasn’t happy after his side’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham on Saturday, admitting his players “lost intensity” and failed to press with purpose. Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring for United, but Spurs hit back late through Mathys Tel and Richarlison. Defender Matthijs De Ligt then salvaged a point with a powerful…
Arsenal’s title charge took a small hit after a 2-2 draw against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. Former Arsenal defender Daniel Ballard put the hosts ahead, ending the Gunners’ clean-sheet streak. But Bukayo Saka leveled things up after halftime, and Leandro Trossard’s long-range strike seemed to seal the win. However, a dramatic…
A violent scene broke out on Saturday during an NPFL match between Katsina United and Barau FC after Barau’s Nana Abraham was reportedly attacked by angry home fans. Trouble started moments after Orji Kalu scored a 69th-minute equalizer for Barau FC, making it 1-1. Enraged supporters allegedly assaulted Abraham, leaving him with a deep neck…
Captain William Ekong, ace forward Victor Osimhen, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, and defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey have been included in Nigeria’s 24-man list for next week’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African Play-off Tournament in Rabat, Morocco. Super Eagles’ Head Coach Eric Chelle has also included 89-cap midfielder Alex Iwobi, exciting young defender Benjamin Fredericks,…
Organizers of the Nigeria Pitch Awards have announced plans to stage the 12th edition of the prestigious football honours, marking another milestone in the celebration of excellence in Nigerian football. The announcement was made during a Special Luncheon held on Monday at the BON Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, to appreciate the Awards’ partners and members of…
Nigeria reached the Round of 16 at this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in Morocco after a dominant performance earned them a 4-0 win over Samoa in Rabat. Queen Joseph hit a brace to take her tournament tally to three, and Captain Shakirat Moshood scored from the penalty spot while defender Azeezat Oduntan…
Forwards Chinwendu Ihezuo aand Esther Okoronkwo scored first-half goals to give reigning African champions, Nigeria’s Super Falcons a 2-0 win over their Bénin Republic counterparts in the first leg of their 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture, first leg in Lome, Togo. The Super Falcons started strongly with Rasheedat Ajibade’s 6th…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the 2025 CAF Awards nominees, honouring Africa’s best footballers, coaches, clubs, and national teams for their outstanding performances between January 6 and October 15, 2025. According to CAF, a panel of experts — including members of the Technical & Development Committee, CAF Legends, experienced coaches, and…
Canada kicked off their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 campaign in style, thrashing Nigeria’s Flamingos 4–1 on Sunday at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Salé. The North Americans struck early through Gabriela Istocki in the 2nd minute, but Nigeria fought back as Queen Joseph leveled in the 30th after the Canadian keeper…
Matchday 9 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered shocks, goals, and drama as away sides stole the spotlight across the country. In Aba, Warri Wolves stunned Enyimba 2–1, ending the hosts’ four-match home unbeaten run. Tejiri Emonena’s second-half strike sealed the victory after an early own goal and Edidiong Ezekiel’s equaliser. In Yenagoa,…
