Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Brazil Advances To 7th Quarterfinal After Defeating Cameroon 3-1 At Women’s U-20 World Cup. The Samba Girls of Brazil secured a thrilling 3-1 victory over Cameroon in extra time on Thursday, advancing to their seventh quarterfinal at the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Bogota, Colombia. Brazil’s captain, Dudinha, played a crucial role, scoring twice in extra time to send her team through to the next round. Despite Cameroon’s passionate performance and strong crowd support, Brazil came out on top. Dudinha netted her first goal in the opening minute of extra time and sealed the win in the 123rd minute…

The Rise and Fall of Quincy Promes: From Euro 2020 Star to Legal Troubles. Dutch winger Quincy Promes was once a rising football star, dazzling fans during Euro 2020 and even linked with a potential move to Manchester United. However, his once-promising career has been overshadowed by serious legal issues, leading to his current exile in Dubai, where he is fighting a jail sentence for cocaine smuggling and the attempted murder of his cousin. Promes’ story began with immense success. In 2017, he led Spartak Moscow to the Russian Premier League title and was named Russia’s Footballer of the Year.…

Mourinho Criticises Osimhen’s Behaviour Despite Praising His Talent. Fenerbahçe manager José Mourinho has shared his thoughts on Victor Osimhen, who recently signed for Galatasaray on loan from Napoli. While acknowledging the Nigerian striker’s immense talent, Mourinho voiced his concerns over Osimhen’s on-field behaviour, particularly his tendency to dive. “He is a fantastic player, but I don’t like the way he behaves. He dives too much,” Mourinho commented. Mourinho, who has managed some of the greatest players in world football, compared Osimhen to African football legends such as Mohamed Salah, Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto’o, and George Weah. He reportedly…

Super Eagles Legend Jay-Jay Okocha Arrives in Abidjan for African Coaches Symposium. Nigeria’s football icon, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, has arrived in Abidjan ahead of the highly anticipated African Coaches Symposium. The former Super Eagles star was invited by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a special guest for the event. The symposium, organised by CAF, aims to analyse and assess the performance of teams that participated in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, which took place in Ivory Coast. Okocha, who enjoyed a glittering career with the Nigerian national team and several European clubs, is one of many…

Manchester United Reports £113.2m Net Loss, Totaling Over £370m In Five Years. Manchester United have reported a net loss of £113.2m for the financial year ending 30th June, according to the club’s latest accounts. This follows losses of £28.7m in 2022-23 and £115.5m in 2021-22, bringing total losses over the past five years to more than £370m. Despite these financial results, the club is not expected to breach the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules. These rules permit certain allowances, known as ‘add backs’, which exclude some expenditures from the overall calculations. Under Premier League regulations, clubs are restricted…

Gareth Southgate Reflects On England Tenure And Future Opportunities. Former England manager Gareth Southgate has revealed that he is in no rush to make a decision on his next career move following his departure from the national team in July. After an impressive eight-year spell with the Three Lions, Southgate stepped down after England’s second consecutive European Championship final defeat, and while he remains open to new opportunities, he plans to take time before making any decisions. At 54, Southgate has been linked with several high-profile roles, including a potential move to Manchester United as a successor to under-pressure…

Cristiano Ronaldo Criticises Erik ten Hag, Calls For Manchester United Rebuild. Cristiano Ronaldo has openly criticised Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, stating that the club must “rebuild everything” in order to compete for football’s top honours once again. The Dutch manager is facing mounting pressure following Manchester United’s disappointing eighth-place finish last season, marking their lowest position in Premier League history. The pressure has intensified after the Red Devils suffered two defeats in their opening three games of the current campaign. Ronaldo, who enjoyed two successful spells at Old Trafford before departing for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr,…

Michelle Alozie Signs New Two-Year Contract With Houston Dash. Super Falcons defender, Michelle Alozie, has put pen to paper on a new two-year deal with NWSL side Houston Dash, extending her stay at the club. The fresh contract, which is set to commence on 1st January 2025, reflects the club’s confidence in Alozie’s abilities and her continued value to the squad. Notably, the agreement also includes a mutual option for the 2027 NWSL regular season, providing both the player and the club with flexibility for future seasons. Alozie, a key figure in Nigeria’s national team, has been instrumental…

Super Eagles Held To Goalless Draw By Rwanda In Kigali. The Super Eagles were held to a goalless draw by hosts Rwanda in a hard-fought encounter this afternoon in Kigali. Nigeria came close to breaking the deadlock when Ademola Lookman’s header found the back of the net, only for the referee to controversially disallow the goal for unclear reasons. Earlier in the game, Rwanda’s goalkeeper had denied Lookman with a fine save, keeping the visitors at bay. Victor Osimhen, who came on as a second-half substitute, posed a constant threat to Rwanda’s defence, creating several dangerous opportunities. However,…

KMI Panel Unanimously Supports Declan Rice’s Red Card Decision In Arsenal-Brighton Draw. The Premier League’s independent Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel has unanimously backed referee Chris Kavanagh’s decision to send off Declan Rice during Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brighton last month. According to findings obtained by ESPN, the panel stated that Rice’s actions were deliberate, with the report noting: “Rice knows what he’s doing, it’s a gentle touch but once the referee sees it, he has no choice.” The five-member panel was in unanimous agreement that Rice’s behaviour was “clear, deliberate and impactful.” The decision generated significant debate…

Nigeria’s U-18 Basketball Teams Advance To Quarter-Finals At FIBA Africa Qualifiers Nigeria’s U-18 boys’ and girls’ basketball teams have both secured spots in the quarter-finals of the FIBA Africa U-18 World Cup qualifiers, currently underway in South Africa. The Nigerian girls’ team earned their place as one of the best third-placed teams in the group stage. They will face Egypt in the quarter-finals on Wednesday, in Pretoria. The boys’ team also progressed to the quarter-finals, continuing their strong performance in the tournament. With only two teams set to represent Africa in the FIBA U-18 World Cup in Switzerland,…

Victor Moses Joins Luton Town On Free Transfer. Former Nigeria international winger, Victor Moses, has signed for English Championship side Luton Town on a free transfer. The 33-year-old winger makes the move after leaving Russian club Spartak Moscow following the expiration of his contract. Moses, who enjoyed a successful career with clubs across Europe, including Chelsea, Fenerbahce, and Inter Milan, is now set to embark on a new challenge in English football with Luton. His wealth of experience will undoubtedly boost the team as they aim for promotion to the Premier League. Congratulations have been pouring in for…