Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini is refusing to back down in his ongoing spat with Ademola Lookman, following their explosive fallout after the club’s UEFA Champions League exit. The tension erupted last week when Gasperini publicly criticized the Nigerian star for missing a crucial penalty, prompting an angry response from Lookman, who called his manager’s…
The national playoffs for the 2025 President Federation Cup are set, and the finalists are in! AFROSPORTNEWS reports that two teams from each state have secured their spots in the highly anticipated tournament. From Imo State, Heartland and OISA FC have qualified, while Enyimba and Ahudiyannem FC will represent Abia. Kwara United and Abubakar Bukola…
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has stirred up a heated debate after downplaying the significance of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a major tournament. The comments came following Liverpool’s impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday, where Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah shone with a goal and an assist for…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has reflected on his team’s impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday, highlighting the key factors behind their success. Goals from Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai secured all three points for Liverpool against Pep Guardiola’s side at the Etihad Stadium. The win solidifies Liverpool’s position at…
Former world number one Venus Williams has turned down a wildcard for next month’s Indian Wells tournament. Organisers said last week the 44-year-old had been invited but the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion has not taken it up. Williams has dropped to 974th in the world and has not played a WTA Tour-level match since…
The stage is set for the 11th edition of the prestigious Nigeria Pitch Awards, as the organizers unveiled a star-studded list of nominees at a press conference held on Thursday at Bon Hotel, Ikeja. The awards, renowned for their credibility, transparency, and integrity since their inception in 2013, continue to celebrate the best in Nigerian…
Seven-time champions Nigeria will battle it out with tough customers Egypt, South Africa and Morocco in the group phase of this year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations, scheduled for Cote d’Ivoire 26th April – 18th May. The Flying Eagles pipped host nation Egypt 1-0 in a group phase match at the last edition of the…
Nigerian Grammy Award-winning singer and producer, Tems, has broken new ground by joining the ownership group of Major League Soccer’s San Diego Football Club. The American club announced on Wednesday, February 12, that Tems, through her company The Leading Vibe, is now an official partner. This historic move makes her the first African female to…
Kano Pillars emerged victorious in a thrilling derby clash against El-kanemi Warriors, securing a hard-fought 2-1 win at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Wednesday. The hosts, who had managed only one win in their last five matches, were under immense pressure to deliver a much-needed victory. Despite a goalless first half, both teams created several…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced major changes to matchday 24 fixtures, with two high-profile games now set for Saturday, 15 February 2024. Nasarawa United will host Remo Stars at the Lafia City Stadium at 4 pm, while Kano Pillars will face Abia Warriors at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. Both matches…
