Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Remo Stars Remain Resolute Despite Narrow Defeat to Kwara United Despite suffering a narrow defeat last weekend, Daniel Ogunmodede, the head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League side Remo Stars, remains undeterred and committed to fighting until the end of the season. The Sky Blue Boys suffered a 3-2 loss to Kwara United on match day 33 in Ilorin. However, Ogunmodede emphasized the team’s resilience and determination to bounce back stronger. “We will not give up. We will keep fighting to the end. We knew it wouldn’t be easy, but we’ll learn from our mistakes and come back stronger,” Ogunmodede…

Golden Eaglets Beat Ghana’s Black Starlets 3-2 to Secure Bronze at WAFU U-17 Tournament The Nigerian Golden Eaglets clinched the bronze medal at the WAFU U-17 tournament with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Ghana’s Black Starlets on Tuesday at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. In a nail-biting finish, Abdul Adeleke emerged as the hero for Nigeria, scoring a brace in stoppage time. His first goal came at the 92nd minute when his initial shot hit the horizontal bar. A poor clearance by the Ghanaian defense allowed the ball to return to Adeleke, who skillfully placed it in the left…

Cristiano Ronaldo Sets Saudi League Record with 35 Goals in a Single Season. In a historic moment for Saudi football, Cristiano Ronaldo has broken the Saudi League record for the most goals scored in a single season. The Portuguese superstar achieved this milestone by netting a brace in last night’s match, bringing his total to 35 goals for the season. Ronaldo’s performance this season has been nothing short of spectacular, with 35 goals and 11 assists in just 31 games. This feat surpasses the previous record of 34 goals, set by Abderrazak Hamdallah during the 2018/2019 season. The…

Report of Unpaid Bonuses and Allowances All False, Says NFF and Super Eagles. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and players of the Super Eagles have strongly refuted claims made by an online publication alleging unpaid bonuses and allowances. The report suggested that the players have not received funds provided by the Presidency to the NFF for this purpose. Late last year, the Presidency, with the direct involvement of the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, released funds to the NFF to settle outstanding bonuses and allowances for players and officials of the various national teams. In response to…

Super Eagles Receives Boost As Victor Osimhen Declared Fit For Crucial World Cup Qualifiers Against South Africa and Benin Republic. The Super Eagles of Nigeria have received a significant boost ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches with the return of star striker Victor Osimhen. Osimhen’s availability had been in doubt following his recent injury, which saw him miss Napoli’s game against Fiorentina. The injury was sustained during a match against Bologna, causing concern among fans and officials alike about his fitness for the upcoming international fixtures. However, Osimhen made a strong return to action in Napoli’s…

Rafael Nadal’s Potential Farewell Ends with Loss to Alexander Zverev at French Open In what might be his final appearance at the French Open, Rafael Nadal faced a tough defeat against Alexander Zverev in the first round. The 14-time French Open champion and 22-time Grand Slam winner was bested by the in-form German fourth seed with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3. Nadal, who has become synonymous with Roland Garros, struggled to find the level of play that has made him nearly unbeatable on the Parisian clay. Despite a thunderous reception from the crowd at Court Philippe Chatrier, the…

NNL Strikes deal with SLTV  for Super-8 live televising, a move that has been lauded by pundits and fans alike. The Nigeria National League (NNL) has announced an exciting partnership with Metrodigital (SLTV) to broadcast all matches of the upcoming NNL Super 8 live. This collaboration aims to bring the second-tier league closer to its supporters by airing the matches on SLTV’s dedicated satellite channel, A N FOOTBALL. The agreement was confirmed in a letter of consent from Paul Osuji, Ph.D., Head of Operations at Metrodigital, following a series of meetings with the NNL management. SLTV will pick up the…

Rwanda Awaits FIFA Clearance on Ex-Lobi Stars Striker Elijah Ani. Rwanda’s head coach, Thorsten Frank Spittler, has revealed that the national team is awaiting FIFA’s approval to allow former Lobi Stars and current Bugesera FC striker Elijah Ani to play for the Amavubi in the upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho. This development was reported by BSNSports. Spittler praised Ani as an exceptional player and a commendable individual who could significantly boost the team’s performance. He mentioned that the Rwanda Football Association is in communication with FIFA, hoping that recent amendments to the laws governing players’…

 European Super League may yet arise from the ashes of condemnation, following a positive ruling in its favour by a commercial court in Spain. In a significant ruling, a Spanish court has declared that UEFA and FIFA acted improperly in banning clubs from joining the breakaway European Super League (ESL). Madrid’s commercial court determined that the European and world football governing bodies were engaging in anti-competitive behavior and abusing their dominant position in the sport. This decision aligns with a similar ruling made by the European Court of Justice in December. The case was initiated by A22 Sports Management,…

Unai Emery and Aston Villa Bromance Set To Continue For Five More Years At Least Following New Contract  Aston Villa has announced that head coach Unai Emery has signed a new five-year contract, extending his tenure with the club until June 2029. This new agreement, which includes a salary increase, was formalized following an extension signed last month. Emery, who has been pivotal in driving Aston Villa’s recent successes, expressed his enthusiasm for the future. “I am very happy to be leading this club. There’s a great chemistry in Aston Villa,” he stated. The extended contract reflects Aston…

Henry Nwosu Endorses Elegbeleye for Pitch Awards Sportsmanship Category Former Super Eagles star Henry Nwosu has thrown his support behind the nomination of Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), for the prestigious Pitch Awards Sportsmanship category for 2023. In a heartfelt endorsement, Nwosu, who has coached several professional league teams including Union Bank of Lagos and Gateway of Abeokuta, praised Elegbeleye as a selfless leader and technocrat. Reflecting on their past interaction, Nwosu recounted a memorable encounter from 2008 when he was the coach of the U-17 team. “Elegbeleye saw me in Abuja…

Chelsea Set to Appoint Enzo Maresca as New Head Coach Chelsea are on the verge of finalizing a contract with Enzo Maresca as their new head coach. The Italian has expressed his enthusiasm for the Chelsea project, and the agreement is now focused on the final details of his contract, which could be either a two-year deal with an option for a further season or a straight three-year deal. Maresca, currently with Leicester City, having led them back to the premier weeks ago is eager to take on the role, and Chelsea are equally keen to bring him on…