Nigeria rekindled their interest in a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals after Tolu Arokodare’s 51st minute goal creamed three points off Rwanda at Uyo’s Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday, and took the Super Eagles’ haul to 10 in the campaign. They are still in third place and six points off leaders South…
Las Palmas captain Kirian Rodriguez has been diagnosed with a relapse of cancer, forcing him to miss the remainder of the season. The 28-year-old midfielder had previously battled Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, in 2022. Rodriguez was initially diagnosed with cancer at the age of 26 and underwent six…
Brazil striker Neymar made an emotional return to Santos, the club where he began his career, after a 12-year absence. The 33-year-old rejoined Santos on January 31 from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, marking a significant moment in his career. Neymar’s return to the pitch was also a successful one, as he impressed in the second…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed that the quarterfinal draws for both the Champions League and Confederation Cup will take place in Qatar. The draws are scheduled to be held on February 20, 2025. Eight teams, including reigning champions Al Ahly from Egypt, have secured their spots in the Champions League quarterfinals. Similarly,…
Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al Nassr, has expressed his disappointment with the Ballon d’Or award, stating that it lacks credibility. Ronaldo’s comments come after Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr. was snubbed for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. Vinicius Jr. was the favorite to win the award after an impressive season with Real Madrid, scoring 25…
Manchester City have completed the signing of Nico Gonzalez from Porto on a four-and-a-half-year deal. The 23-year-old joins the Premier League Champions until 2029, becoming manager Pep Guardiola’s fourth signing in the winter transfer window. Gonzalez’s arrival follows the signings of Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis, and Omar Marmoush. The Argentine midfielder is expected to bolster…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a new date for the rescheduled Matchday 20 fixture between Kwara United and Shooting Stars. The match was initially scheduled for January 25 but will now take place on February 12, 2025. The encounter will be played at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl, George Innih Stadium, in…
The Champions League’s inaugural league phase is set for a dramatic finale, with 25 of the 36 teams still uncertain about their fate. All 18 games will be played simultaneously on Wednesday, with 16 matches having significant implications. Manchester City are on the brink of elimination after their 4-2 defeat to Paris St-Germain, while Liverpool…
Al-Hilal has announced the termination of Neymar Jr.’s contract by mutual consent, bringing an end to the Brazilian’s 18-month stay in Saudi Arabia. Neymar’s time at Al-Hilal was marred by injuries, playing only seven times since joining the club in August 2023. A cruciate ligament injury in his left knee kept him sidelined for a…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his satisfaction with his team’s performance in the Champions League, following their 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday night. The victory has put the Gunners in a strong position to advance to the next stage. Goals from Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard sealed the win for…
