The Super Eagles have fallen two positions in the latest FIFA world ranking. FIFA’s latest ranking, published on their website on Thursday, shows that Nigeria has dropped from the 40th to the 42nd position. This fall reflects the team’s disappointing results in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Jose Peseiro’s men played out 1-1 draws with the…
Arsenal have qualified for the Champions League Round of 16 as winners of Group B. The Gunners thrashed Lens 6-0 at the Emirates on Wednesday night. Mikel Arteta’s men needed only 13 minutes to open scoring against the Ligue 1 side, who beat them 2-1 in the reverse fixture in October. Kai Havertz (13) scored…
The British broadcaster Piers Morgan has called for the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to be scrapped. This follows some of the controversies surrounding the technology. His tweet read: “Scrap VAR. “Just get rid of the bloody thing. It’s destroying football because the human imbeciles using the technology have no idea what they’re doing.” VAR official Tomasz…
Al-Hilal striker Neymar Jr. split from his girlfriend Bruna Biancardi. This comes only one month after they welcomed their first child together. Posting on her Instagram story, Biancardi said, ‘This is a private matter, but since I am often associated with news, suspicions, and jokes, I would like to inform you that I am not in…
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) official, Tomasz Kwiatkowski who reviewed the penalty awarded to Paris Saint-Germain against Newcastle for a controversial handball has been stood down from his game on Wednesday. Kwiatkowski asked referee Szymon Marciniak to go to the on-pitch screen after the review which looked into a potential handball by Tino Livramento. Marciniak has not…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reacted to Erling Haaland becoming the fastest player to score 40 goals in the Champions League. Haaland’s strike in the 3-2 comeback win over RB Leipzig on Tuesday night saw City clinch the top spot in Group G. It took Haaland just 35 matches to reach 40 goals, smashing Ruud van…
Barcelona have reached their final decision on the future of manager Xavi after their Champions League round of 16 qualification The future of the club legend and former midfielder has been in the dark following Barcelona’s seemingly poor run of form. The Catalan giants are sitting fourth in the league table, 4 points behind league…
Samuel Chukwueze’s first UEFA Champions League goal for AC Milan has sent Nigerian football lovers talking on social media. The Nigerian international scored his first Champions League goal for the Italians since joining from Villarreal last summer. The goal came after AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli hailed the winger and pointed to injury as the…
Ten teams have qualified for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 after Tuesday’s round of matches. Borussia Dortmund beat AC Milan 3-1 in Italy on Tuesday night to book their place while Paris Saint-Germain will have to wait till the final group game to confirm their qualification. In the other matches played last night, Manchester…
Manchester City finished at the top of Group G in the Champions League after they beat RB Leipzig. The current holders produced a stunning second-half comeback to win 3-2 at the Etihad. Lois Openda scored two goals inside 40 minutes to leave his side one goal away from usurping City at the summit of the…
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has received a double injury boost after Rasmus Hojlund and Antony returned to training. The duo are expected to be fit for selection for Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Galatasaray. Both Hojlund and Antony missed the 3-0 win against Everton at Goodison Park last Sunday. Hojlund has been injured…
The penultimate fixtures in the Champions League group stage will be played this week. All the teams have two games left to secure a spot in the last 16. Manchester City are the only Premier League team that has confirmed their qualification so far. Manchester United and Newcastle are both at the bottom of their…
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s record at the La Liga club after scoring in their 3-0 victory over Cadiz on Sunday. Bellingham produced an excellent finish with 16 minutes left as Los Blancos resumed their league campaign with three points. The England midfielder now has 14 goals in 15 appearances so far for…
Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie of the Super Falcons, have been included in the final shortlist for the 2023 CAF Women’s Player of the Year. Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa), Andile Dlamini (South Africa), Ajara Nchout Njoya (Cameroon) and Hilda Magaia (South Africa) also made the shortlist. The other players in the race to win it are…
The pots have been revealed ahead of the Copa America 2024 draw on Thursday. Instead of the usual 10 countries, there will be 16 teams this time around. Six CONCACAF nations will compete at the tournament, following the confederation’s strategic alliance with CONMEBOL, which was established in January. Pot A comprises the four top-ranked teams…
The Chelsea boss has listed the steps to be taken to sign Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, or any other player in January. The Blues are looking at bringing in a new frontman this January transfer window with Osimhen and his compatriot being considered The Blues are in dire need of an out-to-out striker who could…
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, is off the mark for his Premier League club Fulham. Alex Iwobi opened the scoring for the Craven Cottage club as they played Wolves on Monday night. The former Everton man got on the end of a cross inside the box and hooked his finish past Jose Sa. Kemi Filani had…
Al Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo showed his sporting side on Monday, as he implored a referee to overturn a penalty decision in favour of his team. Ronaldo and his team were playing Persepolis in an AFC Champions League fixture. The incident happened just two minutes into the match. Ronaldo initially tried a first-time shot but when that…
Chelsea are reportedly planning a one-in-one-out transfer policy when the transfer window opens in January, according to the UK Telegraph. This is in a bid to avoid a repeat of the issues that eventually cost Graham Potter his job. When Potter was in charge at the start of this year, the Blues made six signings…
Former Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal has criticised Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho for imitating Cristiano Ronaldo’s celebration. Garnacho opened the scoring for the Red Devils against Everton with a sensational overhead kick. The winger then pulled off Ronaldo’s famous ‘Siuuu’ celebration. Vidal, speaking on Twitch, has advised Garnacho to carve his unique niche in the sport….
