Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

NFF President Urges Nigerian National League To Secure Sponsors For Growth. The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has called on the leadership of the Nigerian National League (NNL) to urgently secure sponsors and partners for the league, which he described as the most crucial in Nigerian football. Represented by Alhaji Baba Gana Kally, a member of the NFF Executive Board, Gusau delivered a keynote address at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the NNL held in Bauchi. He emphasised that the development of the Nigerian National League is essential to the future of…

Nigeria Army Dominates 2024 Armed Forces Games. The Nigeria Army has emerged as the overall champions of the 2024 Armed Forces Games, which concluded at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna State. The Army secured an impressive total of 264 medals, consisting of 172 gold, 60 silver, and 32 bronze. The Nigeria Air Force finished in second place with 129 medals, including 33 gold, 103 silver, and 187 bronze, while the Nigeria Navy claimed third place, amassing 18 gold, 43 silver, and 129 bronze medals. Brigadier General Abdulraheem Bello, the Acting Director of Physical Training for the Nigeria…

Arsenal Secure Dramatic 4:2 Victory Over Leicester. Arsenal scored twice in stoppage time to claim a dramatic 4-2 victory over Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium, denying the Foxes a hard-fought point after an impressive second-half comeback. An own goal by Wilfred Ndidi in the 94th minute, followed by a close-range strike from Kai Havertz in the ninth minute of stoppage time, sealed the win for the Gunners, who were in control for much of the first half. Leicester had battled back from two goals down to level the score in a thrilling encounter. Gabriel Martinelli opened the…

Cole Palmer Strikes Four As Chelsea Cruise Past Brighton To Go Third. Cole Palmer made Premier League history by becoming the first player to score four first-half goals in a single match as Chelsea swept aside Brighton in a thrilling encounter at Stamford Bridge. The 22-year-old forward delivered an extraordinary performance, propelling Chelsea to third place in the table. In a match packed with entertainment, Palmer not only found the net four times but also hit the post and had a goal disallowed for offside before the break. Chelsea’s fast-paced attack capitalised on Brighton’s high defensive line, which proved…

Gordon’s Penalty Secures A Point For Newcastle Against Manchester City. Anthony Gordon’s second-half penalty earned Newcastle United a valuable point in a 1-1 draw against Manchester City at St James’ Park, as the defending champions were held for the second time in a week. City took the lead in the 35th minute when defender Josko Gvardiol smartly finished off a lay-off from Jack Grealish, capitalising on a period of dominance from the visitors. Despite the absence of key midfielder Rodri, who has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a knee injury, City looked comfortable…

Nasarawa United Secure First Win Of The Season Against Ikorodu City. It was a tough day for Ikorodu City as they suffered a second consecutive home defeat in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Nasarawa United, who had struggled to find form this season, claimed their first victory with a 2-1 win in Lagos, also marking their first away points of the campaign. The match saw Ikorodu City’s Kabiru Balogun find the back of the net, but Nasarawa United’s Anas Yusuf and ThankGod Chilaka responded with goals to secure all three points for the visitors. The result will…

Obafemi Martins’ Son, Kevin Martins, Makes Serie A Debut For Monza. Super Eagles legend Obafemi Martins’ son, Kevin Martins, has followed in his father’s footsteps by making his Serie A debut for Monza in the Coppa Italia this week. The young striker showcased his potential as he stepped onto the pitch, marking a proud moment for his footballing heritage. Like his father, who enjoyed an illustrious career in top European leagues, Kevin is carving out his own path in professional football. His debut is a significant milestone for the Martins family and adds to the growing list of second-generation…

Premier League Action: Key Fixtures On 28th September. The Premier League returns with an exciting line-up of matches today, 28th September, featuring several high-stakes encounters across England. The day’s action kicks off with Newcastle United hosting Manchester City at St. James’ Park at 12:30pm. Newcastle, who have been in impressive form, will look to challenge the reigning champions, but City remain favourites with odds of 1.59 compared to Newcastle’s 5.50. Arsenal face Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium in one of the 15:00pm fixtures. The Gunners, currently in fine form, are overwhelming favourites to claim victory at 1.24,…

Toyota Ends Olympic Sponsorship Citing ‘Political’ Influence. Toyota has announced its decision to end its top-tier sponsorship of the Olympic Games, citing concerns over the event’s “increasingly political” nature. The Japanese car manufacturer, which had entered into a 10-year deal with the Olympics in 2015, will now phase out its involvement, including removing Olympic logos from its products and ceasing the provision of vehicles for the event. Chairman Akio Toyoda explained that the focus of the Games has shifted away from its original emphasis on athletes, leading to the decision to end both its Olympic and Paralympic sponsorships. …

Mallorca Fan Sentenced For Racist Abuse Of Vinicius Junior And Samuel Chukwueze. A Mallorca fan has been sentenced to one year in prison and handed a three-year stadium ban for racially abusing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and former Villarreal player Samuel Chukwueze who plays for AC Milan currently. The sentence was on hold until the individual apologised and successfully completed an anti-discrimination programme. This conviction marks the third recent sentencing for racist abuse directed at Real Madrid players, highlighting a growing issue within Spanish football. The incidents have sparked widespread debate across the nation about racism in football stadiums…

Guintoli: Napoli Should Have Sold Osimhen Earlier. Former Napoli sporting director Cristiano Guintoli has expressed that the club should not have waited until this summer to sell striker Victor Osimhen. Guintoli, who played a key role in Osimhen’s transfer from Lille to Napoli in 2020, now serves as sporting director at Serie A giants Juventus. Speaking on the matter, Guintoli suggested that Napoli could have benefitted from making the sale sooner, rather than prolonging the transfer saga. This summer, after much speculation, Osimhen joined Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray on loan. Osimhen’s move came after a protracted period…

Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez Banned For Two Matches By FIFA Over Offensive Behaviour. Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been handed a two-match suspension by FIFA following incidents in Argentina’s recent World Cup qualifiers. The ban means Martinez will miss Argentina’s upcoming fixtures against Venezuela and Bolivia in October. The suspension stems from two separate events during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers earlier this month. On 6 September, after Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Chile, Martinez repeated his controversial celebration from the 2022 World Cup, holding a replica Copa America trophy against his crotch. This was Argentina’s first match since…