Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Manchester City Set to Discuss Contract Extension with Pep Guardiola In an exciting development for Manchester City fans, the club is preparing to engage in discussions with Pep Guardiola regarding a contract extension at the end of the season. The renowned Spanish coach has yet to make a decision regarding his future with the Premier League giants, setting the stage for crucial talks in the coming months. Guardiola, known for his tactical brilliance and transformative impact on Manchester City, has been instrumental in the club’s recent successes. Under his guidance, Manchester City has secured the champions league title,…

Julian Nagelsmann extends contract with Germany National team. Germany’s national team manager, Julian Nagelsmann, has committed to an extended contract that will see him leading the team until after the 2026 World Cup. Nagelsmann, who took over from Hansi Flick in September 2023, expressed his deep connection to the role, describing it as an immense honor to coach the national team. Under Nagelsmann’s leadership, Germany has seen notable successes, winning three out of six games since his appointment. His initial contract was set to expire in July, coinciding with Euro 2024, which Germany will host. “This is a…

Moses Bako hails Confluence Queens after Super Six qualification Lokoja-based women’s football supporter and stakeholder, Moses Bako Nagogo, has praised Confluence Queens for securing a spot in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six. Confluence Queens sealed their qualification with a 2-0 victory against Abia Angels on the road. As the chairman of Confluence Queens’ supporters club, Bako commended the club’s management, led by Sabo Okala, the technical team, and the players for their achievement in reaching the Super Six stage. He emphasized that this qualification was a significant milestone for the team, especially considering their…

Bayer Leverkusen remain unbeaten this season as Bundesliga Champions keep treble hope alive. West Ham’s Europa League journey came to an end as Jeremie Frimpong’s late goal denied them a win against new German champions Bayer Leverkusen, maintaining Leverkusen’s unbeaten streak this season. Michail Antonio’s header in the 13th minute gave West Ham hope, trying to overturn a two-goal deficit from the first leg. Despite dominating early on, they couldn’t breach Leverkusen’s defense again. Frimpong’s equalizer in the 89th minute, aided by a deflection off Aaron Cresswell, preserved Leverkusen’s unbeaten record and set up a semi-final clash with…

Marseille are through to the Europa League semi-finals Marseille secured their spot in the Europa League semi-finals with a thrilling 4-2 penalty shootout victory against Benfica at Stade Velodrome. The decisive moment came from substitute Faris Moumbagna, who netted the lone goal in the second leg after 79 minutes, leveling the aggregate score at 2-2 and forcing the match into extra time. Marseille displayed composure in the penalty shootout, converting all their spot-kicks, while Angel di Maria and Antonio Silva faltered for Benfica. In the upcoming semi-finals, Marseille will face Atalanta, who advanced by defeating Liverpool. …

3:1 Aggregate enough to see Roma Through into the Semi-final following two leg victories against AC Milan. Roma secured their spot in the Europa League semi-finals with a victory over Serie A rivals AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico. The match saw Gianluca Mancini open the scoring for the hosts just 12 minutes in, followed by Paulo Dybala doubling Roma’s lead 10 minutes later, resulting in a 3-1 aggregate win. However, Roma faced challenges as Mehmet Zeki Celik was sent off after a harsh tackle on Rafael Leao, reducing Roma to 10 men. Despite this, Matteo Gabbia managed…

Liverpool’s European Trophy Hopes Dashed by Atalanta Liverpool’s aspirations of bidding farewell to Jurgen Klopp with a European triumph have been dashed as they were unable to overturn a first-leg deficit against Atalanta. Following a 3-0 loss at Anfield last Thursday, the Reds journeyed to Italy but fell short, losing 3-1 on aggregate despite dominating for significant stretches of the game. Mohamed Salah’s early penalty in the seventh minute, awarded after a handball from a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross, provided a glimmer of hope. Towards the end of the first half, Salah missed an opportunity to level…

 FA Cup Replays to be Eliminated from First Round Onwards in 2024-25 Competition The Football Association (FA) has announced significant changes to the format of the Emirates FA Cup for the upcoming 2024-25 season. One of the key changes is the elimination of FA Cup replays from the first round onwards, a decision made as part of a new six-year agreement between the FA and the Premier League. In addition to scrapping replays, all rounds of the FA Cup, including the fifth round, will now be played on weekends. This change marks a departure from the previous practice…

Nigeria Secures Hosting Rights for 2024 Davis Cup in Abuja Nigeria’s tennis players can anticipate strong home support during the 2024 Davis Cup Africa Group II qualifying rounds, as the country has successfully secured the rights to host the prestigious event. The Nigerian tennis team earned their place in Group III of the Davis Cup alongside Ghana, following an impressive performance in Kigali, Rwanda, in 2023. Led by Coach Benson Ishicheli, players such as David Ekpenyong, Uche Oparaoji, Wilson Igbinovia, Peter Lawal, and Christopher Bulus showcased exceptional skills to secure qualification to Group III. With the confirmation…

Sports Minister to Attend Maiden Yucateco Boxing Award Ceremony in Lagos The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, is set to be the Chief Host at the inaugural Sports Ministry Yucateco Boxing Award in Lagos on Friday, April 19th as reported by BSNSports. This prestigious event will be attended by top dignitaries from the Federal Ministry of Sports, joining to honor Nigeria’s boxing legends at the award ceremony. The Sports Ministry stated that this event aligns with the Minister’s vision of recognizing and appreciating athletes for their contributions to sports. The Chairman of the Day will…

Heartland Receives Green Light to Host NPFL Matches at Dan Anyiam Stadium Heartland FC has received provisional approval from the Nigeria Premier Football League to resume hosting their top-flight games at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri. The league body had previously imposed a ban on using the Dan Anyiam Stadium due to concerns about the poor condition of the playing surface. However, following a thorough inspection conducted on Wednesday afternoon, the organisers have granted approval to the Naze Millionaires. In light of this development, Heartland FC is set to host Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan on Friday in…

Mikel Arteta Vows Support for Arsenal Players After Champions League Exit Following Bayern Munich’s victory that knocked Arsenal out of the Champions League, Mikel Arteta expressed his determination to provide support and encouragement to his team amidst their recent setbacks. Bayern secured a 1-0 win in Germany, sealing a 3-2 aggregate triumph in the quarter-finals. This defeat comes on the heels of Arsenal’s loss in the Premier League, where Aston Villa claimed a 2-0 victory. “I wish I had the perfect words to lift the players’ spirits. What I will do, along with the coaching staff, is…