Nwabali heroics earn Nigeria AFCON bronze against Salah’s Egypt
Stanley Nwabali delivered a goalkeeping masterclass as Nigeria sealed bronze medal at the 2025 African Cup of Nations tournament after a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Egypt on Saturday. The goalkeeper produced two fantastic stops in the shootout , while the Super Eagles scored four of their five spot-kicks to cap an impressive tournament with […]
Szmodics haunts former club as Ipswich cruise past Blackburn
Sam Szmodics punished his former club as Ipswich Town beat Blackburn Rovers 3-0 at Portman Road to stretch their unbeaten run and boosting their Championship promotion push. Right from the opening exchanges, Ipswich set the tempo and were rewarded almost immediately. In the third minute, relentless pressure high up the pitch paid off when George […]
AFCON 2025 smashes goal scoring record in Morocco
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has already carved its name into the history books, emerging as the highest-scoring edition the tournament has ever seen. With 120 goals registered even before Sunday’s final, the competition has surged past the previous benchmark of 119 goals set during the last edition in Cote d’Ivoire, […]
Badiashile backs Rosenior’s freedom-first approach as Chelsea eye strong second half
Benoit Badiashile has thrown his support behind Liam Rosenior’s early blueprint at Chelsea. The defender welcomed a philosophy built around freedom, expression and enjoyment on the pitch as the Blues look to build momentum in the second half of the season. The French centre-back endured a frustrating start to the campaign after injuries sidelined him […]
Foden eyes derby bragging rights as City star embraces United showdown
Phil Foden knows better than most what a Manchester derby means, and as City prepare for Saturday’s early kick-off at Old Trafford, the Academy graduate is relishing another chance to leave his mark on one of English football’s fiercest rivalries. The 25-year-old has already built an impressive derby record. From 16 meetings with Manchester United, […]
Guardiola hails Rodri’s unique impact ahead of Manchester derby
Pep Guardiola has once again underlined Rodri’s immense value to Manchester City, insisting the Ballon d’Or winner offers a level of control and composure that is virtually impossible to replace as attention turns to the Manchester derby. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, the City boss was clear that Rodri’s influence goes far beyond statistics, […]
Mikel Arteta backs Arsenal’s challenge for four trophies
Mikel Arteta has hailed Arsenal’s impressive form and expressed confidence in their title challenge on all four fronts this season. The Gunners are without a major trophy since the Spaniard’s first season in charge in 2020, while they have not won the league title since the famous Invincibles in 2004 However, they have been on […]
Michael Carrick eyes long-term stay at Man United
Manchester United caretaker manager Michael Carrick is hoping to extend his stay at the club beyond the end of the season. The 44-year-old rejoined the club on interim basis earlier in the week until the end of the current campaign, following the departure of Ruben Amorim. Carrick beat competition from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ruud […]
