Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has claimed that the emergence of Stanley Nwabali as the new number one ends the superstition that he cursed the team. Vincent Enyeama retired from international football after 101 caps for Nigeria, following a disagreement with the then-head coach, Sunday Oliseh. Since his exit, the three-time African champions have struggled to replace him. With Maduka Okoye not available for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and Francis Uzoho not convincing with his performances, coach Jose Peseiro called up Nwabali for the tournament. Despite not playing any competitive game prior, Nwabali impressed as the team…

Rivers United vs Heartland Preview The Naze Millionaires try the Pride of Rivers for size in Port Harcourt  It was great feeling at Heartland FC last Wednesday when they won their first game after eight games winless streak with the 2-0 home win over Abia Warriors in Awka but the Naze Millionaires are already in Port Harcourt for the Sunday’s afternoon fixture with Rivers United brimming with confidence. Rivers United have dominated the past six fixtures from 2020 till date with three wins, two draws and a loss but the Naze Millionaires have scored in their last two visits to…

Chelsea Faces Competition for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen Amid Summer Transfer Speculations Recent reports from European publications suggest that Chelsea Football Club is facing stiff competition in their pursuit of Napoli’s talented striker, Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian international, aged 25, is highly sought after, with Paris St-Germain and Arsenal reportedly edging ahead in the race for his signature. Chelsea’s interest in Osimhen stems from their desire to strengthen their attacking lineup for the upcoming season. However, concerns have arisen within the club that they might miss out on securing the services of the prolific forward. Paris St-Germain and…

Liverpool has been drawn against Atalanta in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, while West Ham will face Bayer Leverkusen in what promises to be an exciting round of matches. This sets up a potentially thrilling conclusion to Jurgen Klopp’s tenure at Liverpool, with the Reds still in contention for four trophies this season. In another intriguing matchup, Italian rivals AC Milan and Roma will clash for a spot in the semi-finals, while Portuguese giants Benfica take on Ligue 1 side Marseille. The first leg of these quarter-final ties is scheduled for 11 April, followed by the…

The much awaited draw of the Uefa Champions League is finally out, with some thrilling encounter to look forward to. The 2023/2024 UEFA Champions League has seen a thrilling lineup emerge for the quarter-finals, with three teams from Spain, two from England and Germany each, and one from France successfully securing their spots in the last eight of the tournament. The highly anticipated UCL quarter-finalists draw took place on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the UEFA Headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The teams that have qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals are as follows: Arsenal (ENGLAND) Atlético…

FIFA announces a significant change to youth football development as changes hit the U-17 men and women’s competition. The FIFA Council has officially announced the expansion of the FIFA U-17 World Cup to 48 teams, marking a significant change in the youth football landscape. This expansion comes as part of FIFA’s ongoing commitment to developing youth football globally. In addition to the increase in participating teams, the FIFA U-17 World Cup will now be held annually instead of every two years, highlighting FIFA’s dedication to promoting youth talent on a more frequent basis. Furthermore, Qatar has been selected…

Liverpool Dominate Sparta Prague to Honor Jurgen Klopp’s Legacy Conor Bradley, Liverpool’s defender, expressed the team’s determination to win every possible trophy for departing manager Jurgen Klopp after their resounding victory over Sparta Prague, securing their spot in the Europa League quarter-finals. With a commanding 5-1 lead from the first leg in Prague, Liverpool continued their dominance at Anfield, opening the scoring through Darwin Nunez. The goal marked the beginning of a flurry of four goals in just seven minutes during the first half, showcasing Liverpool’s overwhelming superiority. “This news of Klopp leaving is sad since he’s…

Bayer Leverkusen’s Patrik Schick Secures Dramatic Europa League Quarter-Final Berth Patrik Schick emerged as the hero for Bayer Leverkusen as they secured a dramatic victory over Qarabag to advance to the Europa League quarter-finals while extending their unbeaten run for the season. The match took an intense turn in the second half when visitors Qarabag took a 4-2 lead on aggregate with goals from Abdellah Zoubir and Juninho, seemingly putting them in control of the tie. However, Leverkusen quickly responded as Jeremie Frimpong found the net after Qarabag’s Elvin Cafarguliyev received a red card. With the numerical…

Aston Villa thrashed Ajax at a raucous Villa Park to move into the Europa Conference League quarter-finals. In a thrilling match at Villa Park, Aston Villa delivered a spectacular performance to defeat Ajax and advance to the quarter-finals of the Europa Conference League, marking their first appearance in the last eight of a major European competition since 1998. The victory was sealed with goals from Ollie Watkins, Leon Bailey, substitute Jhon Duran, and Moussa Diaby, delighting the Villa fans in attendance. The action-packed encounter began with Watkins opening the scoring in the 25th minute, heading in a corner delivered…

Nationwide League One Secures #964 Million Naira Sponsorship Deal with New Year Mega Lottery The Nationwide League One (NLO) has struck a landmark sponsorship deal worth a staggering sum of #964 million with New Year Mega Lottery. Under the terms of the agreement, New Year Mega Lottery will serve as the official Title Sponsor of the third-tier domestic football league in Nigeria for the next four seasons. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at a special ceremony held at the Harris Hotel in Wuye, Abuja, on Thursday, March 14th. Former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State and current NLO Chairman,…

Arsenal Secures Ben White’s Future with New Four-Year Contract Arsenal defender Ben White has extended his stay at the club after signing a new four-year contract. The 26-year-old, who joined the Gunners for a fee of £50 million in 2021, has been a pivotal figure under manager Mikel Arteta, featuring prominently both as a right-back and centre-back. White’s contribution was evident in Arsenal’s recent Champions League victory over Porto, which propelled the team to the quarter-finals for the first time in 14 years. Arteta expressed his delight at the contract extension, emphasizing White’s significance to the squad. …

Kevin De Bruyne Excluded from Belgium Squad for Matches Against Republic of Ireland and England Kevin De Bruyne has been omitted from Belgium’s squad for their upcoming matches against the Republic of Ireland and England. The exclusion of the star midfielder comes as a surprise to many fans and pundits alike, raising questions about his fitness and availability for international duty. The City Midfielder has been in an exceptional form since coming back from injury last month and has helped Manchester City remain on course for the EPL title. De Bruyne, known for his exceptional talent and contributions…