Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

VAR Set To Stay After Premier League Clubs Vote To Retain The System Next Season. In a decisive move, Premier League clubs have voted overwhelmingly to retain the use of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The vote, initiated by Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves), saw a near-unanimous 19-1 result in favor of keeping the technology. Wolves had formally submitted a resolution in May, calling for a vote on the future use of VAR. For the resolution to pass and VAR to be scrapped, it required a majority of 14 out of the 20 Premier League clubs. However,…

Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire Omitted from England’s Euro 2024 Squad. Manchester City’s Jack Grealish and Manchester United’s Harry Maguire will not be part of England’s final squad for the upcoming European Championship, according to David Ornstein. Grealish, who made an appearance in England’s recent match against Bosnia, is among the notable absentees from Gareth Southgate’s squad. Despite his contributions and form, the Manchester City midfielder did not make the cut for the tournament. Meanwhile, Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has also been left out due to a calf injury. Maguire’s absence is a significant blow to England’s defensive lineup,…

James Maddison Reacts to Being Dropped by England for Euros. James Maddison has expressed his deep disappointment after being left out of England’s final squad for Euro 2024. The Tottenham midfielder took to social media to share his thoughts and feelings about the decision made by manager Gareth Southgate. “Devastated doesn’t quite cut it,” Maddison began. “Trained well and worked hard all week but if I’m honest with myself, my form for Spurs when coming back from injury in the second half of the season probably wasn’t at the levels I had set which gave Gareth a decision to…

Sagna Defends Zinchenko Amid Criticism, Praises Versatility and Bravery. Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has come to the defense of Oleksandr Zinchenko, lauding the Ukrainian’s versatility and technical prowess. Despite some criticism, particularly following a mistake against Liverpool, Sagna is adamant that Zinchenko has had an impressive season. “I love Zinchenko. I love the way he plays. I love his technique. I’m trying to understand why people say he didn’t have a great season. Is it because he made one mistake against Liverpool where he was caught out of position and Arsenal were punished?” Sagna remarked. Sagna emphasized…

20 D’Tigress Players Called Up By NBBF Ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics. The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has announced the list of 20 female basketball players invited for the first phase of D’Tigress’ training camp in preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The camp will be held in Abuja, starting on Friday, June 7, 2024. D’Tigress, coached by the highly regarded Rena Wakama, will be representing Nigeria at the Olympic Games. Wakama led the team to a record-equalling fourth Afrobasket title in Rwanda in 2023. The list, signed by NBBF Secretary General Peter Njoku, includes: – Regina Donanu…

Kano Pillars Eliminate Sunshine Stars, Advance to President Cup Semi-Finals. Kano Pillars have secured their place in the semi-finals of the President Federation Cup after a tense quarter-final victory over Sunshine Stars at the Area 3 Pitch in Abuja on Wednesday. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time, leading to a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout win for Pillars. The victory sets up a semi-final clash with fellow NPFL side Abia Warriors. Like Kano Pillars, Abia Warriors also advanced after a nail-biting 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Okoto United, following a 1-1 draw in regulation time. In other quarter-final…

Alexander Zverev Advances to French Open Semi-Finals for Fourth Consecutive Year. Germany’s Alexander Zverev has reached the semi-finals of the French Open for the fourth consecutive year, overcoming Australia’s Alex de Minaur in a spirited contest. The 27-year-old fourth seed secured his spot with a 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 victory over the 11th seed. Zverev now has another opportunity to reach the Roland Garros final, having narrowly missed out in each of the past three years. His next challenge will be against Norwegian seventh seed Casper Ruud, who outclassed Zverev in last year’s semi-finals. “I’m happy to be…

Tension in Super Eagles Camp as Daniel Amokachi Fails To Turn Up Ahead Of Qualifiers. Tension has surfaced in the Super Eagles’ camp as Daniel Amokachi has yet to appear just days before their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa. Amokachi’s absence has fueled concerns about his position as one of Finidi George’s assistant coaches. Sources reveal that Amokachi has rejected the contract offered by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). This decision comes amid speculation that Amokachi and head coach Finidi George are not on good terms. Amokachi was one of several assistants announced by the NFF, including…

Manchester United Retain Nigerian Trio for Upcoming Season. Manchester United has decided to retain three promising players eligible for the Nigerian national teams: Habeeb Ogunneye, Max Oyedele, and Victor Musa. These talented young athletes will continue their development as part of the Red Devils’ U-23 team for the next season. The trio joins a lineup that includes notable names such as Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, Mason Greenwood, and Rasmus Hojlund. This move underscores United’s commitment to nurturing young talent and providing them with the opportunity to grow within the club’s esteemed ranks. Habeeb Ogunneye, who made the matchday squad…

James Maddison Excluded from England’s Final Euro 2024 Squad In a surprising turn of events, Tottenham midfielder James Maddison will not be part of England’s 26-man squad for Euro 2024. Despite being named in Gareth Southgate’s provisional 33-man selection, Maddison is one of the seven players set to be cut from the final roster (As reported by the BBC). Maddison, who has earned seven senior caps for England, participated in the recent friendly against Bosnia-Herzegovina, coming off the bench in a 3-0 victory at St James’ Park. However, his exclusion from the final squad means he will not travel to…

Chelsea Retain Romelu Lukaku, End Pursuit of Victor Osimhen. In a strategic move, Chelsea FC has decided to keep Romelu Lukaku at Stamford Bridge rather than loan him out for another season. This decision comes alongside the club ending their interest in Napoli’s star striker, Victor Osimhen, according to a report by the BBC. Lukaku, who has spent the last two seasons on loan at Inter Milan and Roma, is set to remain with Chelsea as the club aims to recover a portion of the £98 million transfer fee they paid for him in 2021. Despite speculation about a…

Falconets Drawn in Group D for FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup 2024 The Falconets of Nigeria have been drawn in Group D for this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia, 2024. They will be competing against formidable teams, including Germany, Venezuela, and Korea Republic. Group D Lineup: – Germany U-20 W 🇩🇪 – Venezuela U-20 W 🇻🇪 – Nigeria U-20 W 🇳🇬 – South Korea U-20 W 🇰🇷 The tournament promises to be an exciting showcase of young talent, and the Falconets are determined to make their mark on the global stage. The Nigerian team is known for…