The Ex-Ibadan Professional Footballers Association (EIPFA) has recorded a major milestone in its grassroots football development drive with the successful graduation of its sponsored coaches from the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Lagos. The development marks a significant step in the association’s efforts to strengthen coaching capacity and improve football standards across Oyo State. Chairman…
Phil Foden scored a 91st-minute winner to give Manchester City a thrilling 3-2 victory over Leeds United. After a first-half lead from Foden and Joško Gvardiol was erased by a Leeds fightback, Foden struck late to secure three crucial points for Pep Guardiola’s side. The win moves City to 25 points, just four behind league…
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has admitted his team couldn’t cope with Manchester City’s tactical setup during their heavy 3–0 defeat at the Etihad. City dominated early, with goals from Erling Haaland and Nico Gonzalez before Jeremy Doku sealed the win in the second half. Slot told BBC MOTD that his side “struggled with the number…
The Premier League has explained why Virgil van Dijk’s header against Manchester City was ruled out during Sunday’s clash at the Etihad. Van Dijk thought he’d leveled the score at 1–1, but VAR disallowed the goal for offside, ruling that Andy Robertson’s movement interfered with City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma’s ability to play the ball —…
Manchester City stormed past Liverpool with a dominant 3–0 victory on Sunday, cutting Arsenal’s Premier League lead to just four points. Pep Guardiola marked his 1,000th game in style as Erling Haaland bounced back from a missed penalty to open the scoring. A deflected strike from Nico Gonzalez and a stunning solo goal by Jeremy…
Abia Warriors and Enyimba played out a tense goalless draw in Sunday’s Oriental Derby at the Umuahia Township Stadium. Despite several chances from Enyimba’s Kalu Nweke, Joseph Atule, and Edidiong Ezikiel, Abia Warriors’ defense stood firm, backed by a roaring home crowd. Fans praised both teams for their discipline and intensity throughout the match. Enyimba…
The Super Eagles have officially opened camp in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff clash against Gabon. Six players — Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Olakunle Olusegun, and Wilfred Ndidi — have already checked in. Head coach Eric Chelle, who called up 24 players for the crucial tie,…
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has assured fans he’s fully fit for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup playoffs despite picking up a knock in Fulham’s 2-0 loss to Everton on Saturday. Bassey, who limped briefly during the heated clash, dismissed any injury worries after the game. “I got a little knock, but I’m fine,” the 25-year-old…
Katsina United FC has debunked viral reports claiming violence and the death of a player during their NPFL clash with Barau FC in Katsina. In a statement on Sunday, the club’s media director, Nasir Gide, described the story as “false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to damage the club’s image.” Gide clarified that no fan…
After 165 career games, Malo Gusto finally scored his first senior goal, leading Chelsea to a comfortable 3-0 win over managerless Wolves at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea struggled to break through in the first half and were booed by fans at halftime, but Gusto’s header early in the second half opened the floodgates. Substitute Estevão Willian…
