Arsenal stunned by Porto’s late winner
Arsenal were stunned as Galeno scored in stoppage time to give Porto the advantage from the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie. The Brazilian winger curled a wonderful finish into the net, past the full-stretch dive of David Raya. The second leg will take place at Emirates Stadium on March 12, when […]
PSV old boy Malen earns Champions League away draw for Dortmund
Dutch striker Donyell Malen snatched a vital goal to earn Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund a 1-1 draw away at his old club PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League last-16 first-leg on Tuesday. PSV, now have it all to do in the second leg in Germany. Elsewhere, Marko Arnautovic gave Inter Milan a single-goal advantage in […]
2025 AFCON Is Scheduled for July and August
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reached an agreement in principle for the 2025 Cup of Nations to be played in July and August next year in Morocco, according to a CAF official. Earlier this month, CAF president Patrice Motsepe refused to confirm the dates of the next Africa Cup of Nations. However, playing […]
Roy Hodgson steps down as Crystal Palace Mananger
Roy Hodgson has stepped down as Crystal Palace boss so the club can “bring forward their plans to appoint a new manager”. Hodgson was “taken ill” during training on Thursday amid reports he was to be sacked. The Eagles have lost 10 of their past 16 Premier League games and are 16th in the table, […]
Egypt will Host the AFCON 2025 draw today
The Confederation of African Football would hold the preliminary draw for the Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 on Tuesday, 20 February 2024, in Cairo, Egypt. The draw is scheduled for 1 pm Nigerian time. The preliminary round will feature the eight lowest-ranked teams according to the FIFA ranking: Somalia, Djibouti, Sao Tome, Chad, Mauritius, […]
Chelsea to trigger €130m Osimhen release clause
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to trigger the €130m release clause in Victor Osimhen’s Napoli contract in order to secure the striker’s signature during this summer’s transfer window. The 25-year-old scored 26 Serie A goals last season to help fire Napoli to the title, but it has been a different story for the Blues this season, with […]
Kylian Mbappe to leave PSG at the End of the Season
France striker Kylian Mbappe has told Paris St-Germain he intends to leave the club at the end of the season. The 25-year-old’s deal with the Ligue 1 champions is scheduled to expire and he has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid. Mbappe’s future was the subject of a major stand-off with PSG […]
Super Eagles of Nigeria Move 14 Places Up In FIFA Ranking, now 3rd in Africa
The Super Eagles are now 14 places higher in the latest FIFA ranking following a great showing at the just-concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The latest move makes the Super Eagles Africa’s number three team only behind Morocco (who are 12th) and Senegal, who are ranked 17th. Nigeria displaced Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria, […]
Manchester United approach Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth
Manchester United are planning to make a formal approach to Newcastle for sporting director Dan Ashworth. It is understood the Newcastle chief is top of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s list to front up his new football operation at Old Trafford, although no formal approach has yet been made. Newcastle would be reluctant to let Ashworth leave […]
Tinubu confers national honour of MON on Super Eagles players
President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) on every member of the Super Eagles that participated at the just concluded African Cup of Nations. President Bola Tinubu is presently hosting Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, at the Council Chambers of the State House. […]