Category: Sports

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has revealed the schedule for the national draw of the 2025 President Federation Cup for both men’s and women’s tournaments. The draw will be conducted on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the NFF secretariat in Abuja. This year’s competition will feature 72 clubs, with two teams representing each of Nigeria’s…

A blunder by Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana contributed to Manchester United’s 3-1 home loss to Brighton in the Premier League over the weekend. Onana lost possession after gathering a cross, allowing Georginio Rutter to seal the scoring for Brighton at Old Trafford. Despite United’s struggles, other African players excelled across Europe’s major leagues, showcasing their…

Enyimba forward Brown Ideye has reacted to the team’s elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup, following a 3-1 loss to title holders Zamalek on Sunday night in Cairo. The People’s Elephant, two-time African champions, concluded their campaign in Group D, finishing third with just five points from six matches. Ideye’s Resilience Despite the disappointment, Ideye…

This season’s Copa del Rey has delivered electrifying matches, with five teams booking their spots in the quarter-finals after standout performances in the round of 16. The highlight of the knockout stage was FC Barcelona’s stunning 5-1 victory over Real Betis on Wednesday evening. Young star Lamine Yamal stole the show, scoring a goal and…

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has called for an immediate response from his team following their humiliating 5-2 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday. The defeat, which took place in Saudi Arabia, left Ancelotti’s team reeling, but the Italian coach remains confident they can bounce back. Ahead of Thursday’s Copa…

FC Barcelona has confirmed that defender Inigo Martínez will be sidelined for four weeks following a right hamstring tear. The 33-year-old sustained the injury during the first half of Barcelona’s 5-2 victory over Real Madrid, forcing him to be replaced by Ronald Araujo. Martínez, who has been a key figure in Barcelona’s defense alongside Pau…

08 January 2025 | By Emre Aşıkçı The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has named Eric Sekou Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, entrusting him with the mission of leading the team to the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. In a statement released Tuesday, the NFF announced Chelle’s appointment, emphasizing his role…

The appointment of Éric Chelle as the new head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles has sparked mixed reactions. While some see potential in his leadership, others raise concerns about his readiness to manage one of Africa’s most prestigious teams. Here are five reasons why Chelle may not be the best choice for the Super Eagles:

Rangers manager Philippe Clement has dismissed the idea of signing Manchester United’s 37-year-old central defender Jonny Evans during the January transfer window. Despite facing a defensive crisis, Clement is prioritizing younger reinforcements, citing Leon Balogun’s presence as a key factor in his decision. Defensive Struggles at Rangers Rangers are grappling with a string of injuries,…

AS Monaco has reportedly set its sights on Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare as a potential addition to their squad during the January transfer window. However, Arokodare is not the club’s primary target, as Monaco remains focused on acquiring Sturm Graz forward Mika Biereth. According to Foot Mercato, Monaco is eager to sign Biereth following an…