Justine Madugu names 20-player squad for Super Falcons’ friendly against Les Bleues
Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, has unveiled a 20-player squad for Nigeria’s upcoming friendly against the Les Bleues of France. The high-profile encounter between the two sides is scheduled to take place at the Stade Raymond Kopa in the city of Angers, France. The list features a blend of experienced stars and young talents […]
Leicester City sack manager Steve Cooper after Chelsea defeat
Leicester City have parted ways with head coach Steve Cooper following a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea, extending their winless streak to five games, including a League Cup exit against Manchester United. The Premier League newbies now sit precariously in 16th place in the Premier League, prompting the club to seek new leadership to rescue their […]
Premier League: Iwobi’s Puskas-worthy goal not enough as Cunha’s brilliant brace powers Wolves’ comeback to thrash Fulham
Matheus Cunha delivered a stellar performance at Craven Cottage, scoring twice and providing an assist as Wolverhampton Wanderers stormed to a 4-1 comeback victory over Fulham in the Premier League. Despite Alex Iwobi’s sensational first-half goal giving Fulham an early lead, Wolves responded emphatically, securing their first away win of the season and climbing out […]
Premier League Preview: Manchester City seek revival, Arsenal chase top-four hopes
The Premier League returns with high-stakes action following the international break, as clubs look to define their campaigns heading into the busy festive period. Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Guardiola Eyes Redemption At the Etihad on Saturday, Manchester City will host Tottenham Hotspur in a bid to halt their worrying four-game losing streak. For Pep […]
Former Sevilla forward lauds Ademola Lookman as he eyes CAF Player of the Year Award
Former Argentine forward, Papu Gomez has heaped praise on Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman as the latter approaches the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award. Lookman’s superb form for Atalanta and the Nigerian national team has caught the attention of many, with the attacker remaining in the running for the prestigious award after an […]
Libya challenges CAF’s disqualification decision in appeal to CAS
Libya has intensified its efforts to secure a place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by appealing the ruling made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that affected their qualification. The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has submitted an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after being penalized with a […]
Super Falcons set to discover group opponents for 2025 Women’s AFCON
The stage is set for Nigeria’s Super Falcons to discover their group-stage opponents for the upcoming 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), as the draw takes place on Friday at the Mohamed VI Football Complex in Sale, Morocco. The Nigerian team, winners of a record nine Women’s AFCON titles, will be aiming to reclaim […]
Don’t invite some players again – Peterside Idah reacts to Super Eagles’ embarrassing loss to Rwanda
Former Nigeria international Peterside Idah has voiced his displeasure with the Super Eagles following their shocking 2-1 defeat to Rwanda in the final game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The Super Eagles, who had already secured their place in the tournament, aimed to maintain their unbeaten record in the qualifiers but […]
“Work in progress” – Bosso seeks more time as Bayelsa United sit deep in NPFL table
Bayelsa United manager Ladan Bosso has called for more time to improve the team’s fortunes after their slow start to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign. Bosso, who took over the reins after his stint with Nigeria’s U-20 Flying Eagles, remains optimistic despite facing an ultimatum from the club’s management. In a post-match interview, […]
Report: Manchester United eye Joshua Zirkzee plus cash bid for Super Eagles forward
English Premier giants, Manchester United, have rejoined the race to secure the signature of Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, who is on loan at Galatasaray SK. According to Turkish media outlet, Asist Analiz, the Red Devils are exploring a potential deal that could see them offer Joshua Zirkzee, plus a cash sum, in exchange for […]
