Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Flying Eagles Set For Final Preparations In Ikenne Ahead Of WAFU B U-20 Tournament. Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, will relocate to Ikenne in Ogun State for their final preparations ahead of the 2024 WAFU B U-20 Championship, which will take place in Togo. The squad is set to camp at the renowned Remo Sports Institute for a week before heading to Lome, where they will compete in Group B against Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire, as they look to defend the title they won two years ago in Niger Republic. The Flying Eagles, who reached the quarter-finals…

Arsenal Secure 400th Premier League Home Win With Comeback Victory Over Southampton. Arsenal came from behind to secure a 3-1 win over struggling Southampton at the Emirates Stadium, maintaining their unbeaten start to the Premier League season. Goals from Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, and Bukayo Saka ensured the Gunners overturned an early setback to claim all three points. The victory also marked a historic milestone for Arsenal, as they became only the second club in Premier League history to reach 400 home wins. With this result, Mikel Arteta’s side remains within a point of league leaders Liverpool ahead of…

Liverpool Secure Sixth Successive Win Despite Alisson Injury Setback. Liverpool maintained their impressive early-season form with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, extending their winning streak to six matches across all competitions. Diogo Jota’s first-half goal proved decisive, but the win came at a cost as goalkeeper Alisson Becker was forced off with an apparent hamstring injury. The league leaders continued their unbeaten Premier League run, with Jota capitalising on a defensive lapse to slot home Cody Gakpo’s cross in the 34th minute. However, the match took a worrying turn for Liverpool when Alisson, who…

Carvajal Set For Surgery After Suffering Serious Knee Injury In Real Madrid’s 2-0 Win Over Villarreal. Dani Carvajal has confirmed that he will undergo surgery following a serious cruciate ligament injury sustained during Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory against Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The 32-year-old right-back was injured in added time after a collision with Villarreal’s Yeremy Pino, leaving him in visible agony as he over-extended his knee. Carvajal was carried off the pitch on a stretcher, in tears, as concern grew among his teammates and fans. The Spanish defender later took to Instagram to confirm the severity…

Kovacic Double Secures Manchester City Victory Over Fulham. Manchester City returned to winning ways in the Premier League, with a 3-2 victory over Fulham, thanks to a brace from midfielder Mateo Kovacic. This win marks City’s first league triumph in three games, extending their unbeaten home run to 50 matches in all competitions – a feat achieved by only three other English top-flight teams. City dominated the opening exchanges, but Fulham took a surprise lead when Raul Jimenez’s brilliant backheel cross found Andreas Pereira, who calmly slotted home from close range. Fulham’s Adama Traore had two major opportunities to…

Victor Osimhen Misses Out Of Nigeria’s Squad Due To Injury Ahead Of Libya Clash. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially released the squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifying matches against Libya, but the absence of reigning African Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen, has taken centre stage. The Super Eagles’ star striker, who has been sidelined due to injury, will not feature in the crucial home-and-away fixtures against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights this October. Interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has called up a strong squad, captained by William Troost-Ekong, alongside key players like Ademola…

Niger Tornadoes Aim To Extend Unbeaten Run Against Struggling Heartland. Niger Tornadoes are set to continue their impressive form as they face winless Heartland FC in an NPFL Match Day 5 clash at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri on Sunday. The Ikon Allah Boys, who remain unbeaten this season, will look to maintain their strong away performances while putting their recent home struggles behind them. Tornadoes have recorded two away victories and two home draws, while Heartland, known as the Naze Millionaires, have yet to win a game this season. Heartland’s form at home has been lacklustre, with…

Leverkusen Surrender Two-Goal Lead As Holstein Kiel Stage Comeback. Bayer Leverkusen allowed a two-goal advantage to slip as newly-promoted Holstein Kiel fought back to secure a 2-2 draw in the Bundesliga. Despite a strong start, Xabi Alonso’s side were unable to hold off a determined Kiel, who earned an impressive point. Leverkusen, marking Alonso’s 100th game as manager, burst into life early on. Victor Boniface opened the scoring just minutes into the match, followed closely by Jonas Hofmann, who doubled the lead in the eighth minute. The home side looked in complete control, with the visitors struggling to get…

Brentford Punish Wolves’ Defensive Errors in Thrilling Victory. Brentford secured their first Premier League win since August, overcoming Wolves 5-3 in a dramatic match at the Gtech Community Stadium. The victory leaves Wolves still searching for their first top-flight win of the season, as Gary O’Neil’s side remain at the bottom of the table. The match got off to a frantic start, with six of the eight goals coming in the first half. Brentford took the lead just 75 seconds into the game when Nathan Collins headed in Mikkel Damsgaard’s cross. However, Wolves quickly responded, with Matheus Cunha slotting…

Tammy Abraham Keen On Visiting Nigeria Despite Choosing England. AC Milan striker Tammy Abraham has expressed his desire to visit Nigeria again, even though he opted to represent the England national team instead of the Super Eagles. The 26-year-old, born in Camberwell, London, to Nigerian parents, shared his deep connection to the country, revealing that his upbringing was heavily influenced by Nigerian culture. Abraham made his competitive debut for England in 2020 during a UEFA Nations League match against the Czech Republic. He has since earned 11 caps for the Three Lions, scoring three goals, though he was not…

Coco Gauff Stages Comeback To Reach First China Open Final. Fourth seed Coco Gauff produced a remarkable comeback to secure her spot in the China Open final, overcoming Spain’s Paula Badosa in a gruelling three-set semi-final. The 20-year-old American battled back from a set and a break down to claim a 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory in two hours and 21 minutes. Badosa, a former world number two and currently ranked 19th, had looked set to take control of the match when she served at 4-3 up in the second set. However, Gauff broke back and went on to win…

Super Eagles Duo Train With Kano Pillars Ahead of Matchday 5. In a thrilling development for Nigerian football fans, Super Eagles stars Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi were spotted training with Kano Pillars as the team gears up for their NPFL Matchday 5 encounter against Sunshine Stars. Both players are no strangers to the Kano-based club, having previously represented the team. Musa, who had notable stints with Kano Pillars during the 2009/10 and 2021 seasons, has recently returned to Nigeria after leaving Turkish side Sivasspor. Shehu Abdullahi, meanwhile, has been a free agent since January 2023 and is looking…