Rangers fined N5m after matchday mayhem vs Enyimba. MATTHEW, June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 11th June 2024 The Nigeria Premier Football League has handed down a N5 million fine to Rangers International FC for multiple infractions during the Match Day 35 fixture against Enyimba International FC, held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Sunday, June 9. In a letter dated June 10… Continue Reading
FIFA World Club: Madrid won’t attend, prize money small – Ancelotti. MATTHEW, June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 10th June 2024 Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has declared that the Spanish giants will reject the invitation to participate in the upcoming FIFA World Club Cup, citing dissatisfaction with the competition’s prize money. Speaking to Italian newspaper Il Giornale, Ancelotti did not mince words, stating, “Real Madrid will NOT… Continue Reading
UEFA ownership rule: Manchester United could face Europa League ban. MATTHEW, May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 28th May 2024 Manchester United’s participation in next season’s Europa League is under threat, despite their recent FA Cup triumph over Manchester City. The 2-1 victory at Wembley over the weekend secured a spot in the European tournament for Erik Ten Hag’s team. However, United’s place in the Europa League is jeopardised… Continue Reading
Oshoala wins Women’s UCL best goal award. MATTHEW, May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 28th May 2024 Nigerian striker Asisat Oshoala has won the best goal for the UEFA Women’s Champions League 2023/24 season. Oshoala netted a stunning bicycle kick in Barcelona’s 5-0 win over Benfica in their opening group game en route to the Catalans claiming the Champions League for the second consecutive… Continue Reading
Ronaldo breaks Saudi Pro League scoring record. MATTHEW, May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 28th May 2024 Cristiano Ronaldo broke the record for the most goals in a Saudi Pro League season when he struck for the 34th and 35th time in Al Nassr’s final game of the campaign. “I don’t follow the records, the records follow me,” the 39-year-old Portuguese forward tweeted afterward…. Continue Reading
Photos: Brazil’s Ronaldinho dazzles in charity match for flood victims. MATTHEW, May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 27th May, 2024 Brazilian former soccer star Ronaldinho reacts after scoring during a charity football match with former football stars and artists at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on May 26, 2024. The football match aims to raise money and encourage donations for the victims of the unprecedented floods… Continue Reading
Nigerians blast Sky Sports for excluding Lookman in Europa League graphics. MATTHEW, May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 23rd May 2024 Nigerians have expressed anger and disappointment after a British media outlet, Sky Sports, omitted Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, from a graphic celebrating Atalanta’s Europa League victory. Lookman made history on Wednesday night by becoming the first player to score a hat-trick in a UEFA Europa League… Continue Reading
Bayern Munich on verge of naming Kompany as coach. MATTHEW, May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 May 23, 2024 Vincent Kompany Bayern Munich are close to completing a shock move for Burnley boss Vincent Kompany to replace Thomas Tuchel as coach, German and English media reported on Wednesday. According to German tabloid Bild and network Sky, along with English newspaper The Guardian, the Belgian has reached… Continue Reading
Special Eagles coach predicts tough Liberia test. MATTHEW, May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 23rd May 2024 Head coach of the Special Eagles Gbenga Dosunmu says he expects Liberia to pose another huge test for Nigeria as both sides face off on Thursday (today) in one of the quarter-final clashes of the ongoing Amputee Nations Cup in Egypt. Nigeria set up the tie against the… Continue Reading
Osimhen, Lookman snubbed for Serie A awards. MATTHEW, May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 23rd May 2024 Super Eagles duo Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been snubbed for the end-of-the-season awards as neither of the two players was shortlisted by Italy’s football federation for the division’s annual MVP honours. The Lega Serie A on Wednesday officially revealed the list of players for the end… Continue Reading