Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Schalke 04: The club that would “never go away”. Gelsenkirchen, Germany – The passion and loyalty of Schalke 04 fans continue to shine bright even as the club navigates challenging times. Despite economic hardships and sporting setbacks, the spirit of the club and its supporters remains resolute. Schalke’s home ground, the Veltins Arena, echoes with the sound of ‘Das Steigerlied’ before every game, paying homage to the city’s mining heritage. This tradition reflects the deep-rooted connection between the club and its community. Tim Hoogland, a former Schalke midfielder turned Under-19s assistant coach, emphasizes the historical significance of…

Moroccan Clubs Lead African Football Club Rankings The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled its latest club rankings following the exciting semi-final clashes of the Champions League and Confederation Cup, showcasing the dominance of Moroccan and Egyptian clubs in the top rankings. In a recent release by CAF, Moroccan clubs emerged as the frontrunners in the top 20 rankings, boasting four teams among the continent’s elite. Not far behind, Egypt secured three spots in the top rankings, highlighting the competitive prowess of North African football. However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing for Nigerian clubs in this…

Enugu Selected as Host City for NNL Super 8 Championship The Nigeria National League (NNL) board has officially announced Enugu as the host city for this year’s highly anticipated Super 8 championship. Scheduled to take place from May 23 to May 30, 2024, the event promises to showcase the best talents in Nigerian football. Chairman of the NNL, Mr. George Aluo, revealed the exciting news on Monday, expressing delight that Enugu, known as the home of football, will have the honor of hosting the prestigious Super 8 tournament. He extended gratitude to Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, and…

Chiamaka Nnadozie Clinches Best Goalkeeper Award in French Division 1 Women’s League Paris, France – In a remarkable feat of talent and skill, Super Falcons’ goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been crowned the Best Goalkeeper of the Season in the prestigious French Division 1 Women’s League. Her outstanding performances for Paris FC throughout the season earned her this well-deserved recognition. Nnadozie, 22, stood out among formidable competitors, securing the award ahead of Olympic Lyon’s Christiane Endler and PSG’s Katarzyna Kiedrzynek. Her consistent excellence in goalkeeping, both in the domestic league and the UEFA Women’s Champions League, set her apart…

Finidi George Set to become Super Eagles new Head Coach on a permanent basis. The Nigeria Football Federation Board has given the green light to former star winger Finidi George to lead the Senior Men’s National Football Team, the Super Eagles, as Head Coach. This decision follows the recommendation of the Technical and Development Committee. George, who previously served as assistant to José Santos Peseiro for 20 months, assumed the role in an interim capacity during recent friendly matches in Morocco. In the first match, his squad secured a historic 2-1 victory over Ghana, breaking an 18-year winless…

Rugby Africa President to Address Business of Sports at Africa CEO Forum The President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, is set to participate in a panel discussion focusing on the business aspects of sports at the upcoming 2024 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. This event, organized in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), serves as a significant gathering for the African private sector. The Africa CEO Forum, established in 2012, stands as the largest annual assembly of African private sector leaders. It brings together over 2,000 African and international industry captains, public decision-makers, and influential figures…

Paul Onuachu Inspires Trabzonspor to Victory with Hat-Trick Nigerian forward Paul Onuachu showcased his scoring prowess on Sunday evening as he led Trabzonspor to a thrilling 4-2 victory over Gaziantep. The away side started strong with early goals from Sorescu and Dragus in the first half, putting Trabzonspor on the back foot. However, Onuachu quickly turned the tide by scoring in the 50th minute, narrowing the deficit. Trabzonspor’s Eni Bardis then leveled the score in the 65th minute, setting the stage for Onuachu’s heroics. The Nigerian international netted two quick goals in the 66th and 68th minutes,…

PSG champions of France for the 3rd consecutive time! Paris St-Germain (PSG) has clinched their third consecutive Ligue 1 title after second-placed Monaco suffered a 3-2 defeat against Lyon. This victory solidifies PSG’s dominance in French football, marking their 10th Ligue 1 title in the past 11 years. The decisive moment came when Malick Fofana netted the winning goal for Lyon, sealing the fate of the league title. Fofana’s composed finish from close range late in the match ensured PSG’s unassailable 12-point lead at the top of the table, with only three games remaining in the season. Despite…

Zamalek ends Dreams title pursuit with a 3:0 scoreline  The CAF Confederation Cup semi-final clash between Dreams FC and Zamalek SC on April 28, 2024, was a captivating encounter etched in memory. Held at the Kumasi Sports Stadium, it was a tense and significant event. Zamalek SC started strongly, taking an early lead through Hamza Mathlouthi’s back-post header in the 12th minute, setting the tone for their dominance. Samson Akinyoola’s stunning volley extended their lead midway through the first half. Despite Dreams FC’s efforts, particularly from John Antwi and Abdul Aziz Issah, Zamalek’s goalkeeper Mohamed Awad thwarted their…

NPFL actions continues as various teams purse season ambition; some title hopes, some continental football, some just to avoid the relegation waters. NPFL Matchday 32: Struggling Gombe United made a remarkable comeback, securing a thrilling 3-2 victory over title-chasing Lobi Stars after a series of disappointing results. Stephen Eneji swiftly put Lobi Stars in the lead within the first minute, but Gombe United responded strongly. Emmanuel Michael equalized in the 22nd minute, followed by Anayor Ogbonna’s brace in the 73rd and 83rd minutes, giving the hosts a lead. Stanley Oganbor managed to reduce the deficit for Lobi Stars with…

USM Algiers toying with more Sanctions following the cancellation of scheduled second leg encounter against RS Berkane  The return leg match of the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final between RS Berkane of Morocco and USM Alger of Algeria has been called off, mirroring the cancellation of the first leg match. USM Alger arrived in Morocco on Friday but has opted to withdraw from the scheduled match on Sunday at 8 pm. The decision comes as a result of a dispute over the jerseys, as the Moroccans intended to wear jerseys featuring the full map of their country. As of…

Manchester City overcame a stubborn Nottingham Forest side to reduce Arsenal’s lead at the top. Manchester City marked Pep Guardiola’s 300th Premier League (PL) game as manager with a hard-earned 2-0 victory against relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest. This win brought City within one point of league leaders Arsenal, who had played one more game. The match started with City, the reigning champions, showing early intent. Kevin De Bruyne tested Nottingham Forest’s goalkeeper Matz Sels, while Jérémy Doku narrowly missed the target. Forest responded with Neco Williams creating a chance that tested City’s goalkeeper Ederson. However, Forest’s efforts were nullified when City…