Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Harry Kane Sets Personal Record with Goals in Bayern Munich Win Harry Kane, England striker and Bayern Munich’s newest star, made headlines by scoring twice in their victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, setting a new personal record for goals in a season. The 30-year-old has now netted an impressive 42 goals in all competitions during his debut campaign with Bayern, surpassing his previous best of 41 goals for Tottenham in the 2017-18 season. Kane’s first goal came from a close-range finish after receiving a cross, followed by a successful penalty conversion in the second half. This achievement…

Sheffield United’s Relegation Confirmed After Newcastle Defeat Sheffield United’s relegation from the Premier League was sealed as Newcastle mounted a comeback to defeat Chris Wilder’s side at St James’ Park. Anel Ahmedhodzic gave Sheffield United an early lead with a header from Gustavo Hamer’s cross. Despite creating more chances, Sheffield United failed to capitalize on their early advantage. Newcastle equalized through Alexander Isak’s strike from Jacob Murphy’s pass before taking the lead in the second half with Bruno Guimaraes’ goal. Isak extended Newcastle’s lead with a penalty after Anthony Gordon was fouled, and Ben Osborn’s own goal…

Liverpool’s Title Hopes Dim After Draw Against West Ham United Liverpool’s hopes of clinching the Premier League title took a significant hit as they were held to a 2-2 draw by West Ham United at the London Stadium. This result comes as a blow to Liverpool, especially following their recent defeat in the Merseyside derby against Everton. The match started with a subdued atmosphere as both teams struggled to assert dominance. Liverpool controlled possession but failed to create clear scoring opportunities, with Luis Diaz’s effort hitting the post being their closest chance in the first half. West Ham, despite not…

Victor Boniface Reflects on Missing AFCON 2023 Due to Injury Victor Boniface, the recently crowned German Bundesliga champion with Bayer Leverkusen, opened up about the emotional challenge he faced when he had to sit out the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast due to injury. Boniface’s absence was keenly felt by the Super Eagles of Nigeria during the tournament. In an interview with AFP, Boniface expressed gratitude to those who stood by him during this tough period. He acknowledged that missing such a significant event was one of the most painful moments in his career, not…

French Police Union Warns of Possible Disruptions to Olympics Torch Relay Over Bonuses Delay The French police union has issued a warning regarding potential disruptions to the Olympics torch relay, just before the start of the Paris Games in July, unless officers receive promised bonuses. The Alliance union expressed concern that special Olympics payments, which could amount to as much as €1,900 ($2,032) for police officers, were facing delays from the French prime minister’s office and the economy ministry. They indicated that a planned demonstration was scheduled for Thursday and hinted at further actions, including potential disruptions to the torch…

Al Ahly and Esperance Set for Clash in African Champions League Final In the upcoming African Champions League final, defending champions Al Ahly of Egypt will face off against perennial rivals Esperance of Tunisia. This match follows their victories in the semi-finals, with Al Ahly defeating TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Esperance securing a surprise 1-0 win over South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns. Al Ahly’s journey to the final saw them triumph with a 3-0 victory over TP Mazembe, following a goalless draw in the first leg. On the other hand, Esperance’s 20-year-old defender,…

NFF Names Former Shooting Stars Goalkeeper as Golden Eaglets’ Goalkeeping Trainer In a recent development, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Anthony Donwa, a former goalkeeper for Shooting Stars, as the new goalkeeper trainer for Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets. (As earlier reported by Braceradio) Donwa, who previously represented the Oluyole Warriors and later served as a goalkeeper trainer for Rangers International of Enugu, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. The announcement of Donwa’s appointment was met with celebration by Rangers International, who took to social media to congratulate him and express their pride in…

Wolverhampton Wanderers Make Substantial Offer for Super Eagles Defender Wolverhampton Wanderers, a prominent English Premier League club, has tabled a significant sum to secure the services of Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi Samuel from Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce. The interest from Wolves intensified after they closely monitored the 26-year-old’s performance in the UEFA Conference League match against Olympiacos. Despite Fenerbahce’s exit from the competition, Osayi Samuel’s solid display caught the attention of Wolves’ scouts. According to reports from Turkey, Wolverhampton Wanderers have put forward a €12 million offer, inclusive of achievable bonuses. While this proposal has…

Mamelodi Sundowns Suffers Champions League Semi-Final Exit Mamelodi Sundowns faced disappointment once again in the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League, falling to a 1-0 defeat against Esperance Sportive de Tunis at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Friday night. This season’s campaign saw Rulani Mokwena’s side exit the tournament with a 2-0 aggregate defeat against ES Tunis, mirroring last season’s semi-final outcome where Sundowns were eliminated on the away goals rule after a 2-2 draw with Wydad Casablanca. The decisive goal in the second-leg came from Raed Bouchniba in the 57th minute, causing disappointment for Masandawana fans who were…

Liverpool Finalizes £9.4m Deal with Feyenoord for Arne Slot Arne Slot is on the verge of becoming Liverpool’s next manager, following the agreement of a compensation package worth up to £9.4 million with Feyenoord. The Dutchman is slated to take over from Jurgen Klopp, who announced his departure from Anfield at the end of the 2023-24 season. Liverpool is now in the process of finalizing a contract with the 45-year-old before officially confirming his appointment. As part of the deal, Liverpool will pay Feyenoord £7.7 million (9 million euros) upfront, with an additional £1.7 million (2…

Bayern Munich Manager Tuchel Unmoved by Fan Petition Thomas Tuchel, the current Bayern Munich boss, remains firm in his decision to step down at the end of the season, despite a petition signed by over 12,000 supporters urging him to stay. The petition emerged following Bayern’s announcement in February that Tuchel would leave the club, with one year remaining on his contract. While acknowledging the support from fans, Tuchel emphasized that his focus remains solely on football in the final days of the season. “I appreciate the sentiment from the fans, but my priority right now…

Leicester City Secure Premier League Promotion as Leeds United Falters Leicester City’s return to the Premier League is now assured after a pivotal turn of events saw Leeds United suffer a 4-0 defeat against Queens Park Rangers. This loss leaves Daniel Farke’s side trailing Leicester by four points with just one game remaining in the Championship season. The Foxes’ journey back to the top flight has been marked by their consistent form, placing them in contention to amass 100 points following their relegation last season. With only one game left, Leicester can clinch the Championship title on Monday with a…