Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Harry Kane secured a crucial victory for Bayern Munich with a stoppage-time winner against RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga title race. Bayern Munich English Striker, Harry Kane showcased his prowess with a brilliant left-footed finish after Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting breached the Leipzig defense and set up the opportunity. The former Tottenham striker had already opened the scoring, firing in a left-footed strike after being assisted by Jamal Musiala. Despite Benjamin Sesko’s deflected equalizer appearing to secure a point for Leipzig, Kane’s heroics ensured Bayern claimed all three points. With this win, Kane has now scored 27…

Kwara United experienced frustration on Saturday as nine-man Katsina United held the Harmony Boys to a 1-1 draw at the Kwara State Stadium Complex in Ilorin. Despite dominating the first half and securing a lead through Issa Gata just before halftime, Kwara United faced disappointment when Michael Ibe-Okoro’s late corner kick goal leveled the score, piercing the hearts of the home fans. Despite Katsina United being reduced to nine men following the red cards shown to Sunday Akinmoladun and Mathew Okoko in the 80th and 90th minutes respectively, they managed to withstand the home side’s onslaught in the second half.…

Four-midable Gunners make light work of Toons Under Floodlight at the Emirates. Arsenal continued their surge in the Premier League with a dominant 4-1 victory over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium making it six straight victories in the Premier League for the Gunners, who are now unbeaten in 12 H2H home league fixtures (W11, D1). The intensity was as high as expected early on, following on from the controversy in the reverse fixture, and it was Arsenal on the front foot – pressing the Newcastle backline in their own half. The Gunners continued the strong start as…

Manchester United were given a harsh reality check at Old Trafford as Alex Iwobi’s injury-time effort gave Fulham only their second Old Trafford victory since 1963. Calvin Bassey And Alex Iwobi disrupt Manchester United’s new found form as Fulham ran out 2:1 winners in the premier league match on Saturday. This defeat is coming Four days after new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe spoke of United attempting to knock Manchester City and Liverpool off their perch at the top of the English game, they suffered a major blow to their hopes of Champions League qualification. Without injured striker Rasmus…

Golden Arrows Commence Camping Ahead of 13th Africa Games  The senior men handball national team have began intensive camping in Abuja ahead of the 13th Africa Games which will hold in Ghana in March. The Golden Arrows, who recently won the President’s Cup at the Africa Handball Nations Cup in Egypt, will be Nigeria’s sole representative in the handball event at the Africa Olympics. To this end, Coach Solomon Yola, who is holding fort for head gaffer, Coach Rafiu Salami, has invited twenty six players who have began camping ahead of the Continental games. Several…

The Nigeria senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, faced a setback in their debut match at the 2025 Afrobasket Championship qualifier in Monastir, Tunisia. Despite limited preparation time and only nine players available for the Nigerian squad, they suffered an 82-89 defeat to Libya after overtime. This marked Libya’s return to the tournament for the first time since 2009. D’Tigers will be hoping to bounce back in their subsequent group game encounter.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons faced disappointment in Douala on Friday evening as they were held to a goalless draw by the Indomitable Lionesses. The match, played under floodlights, witnessed an intense battle between both teams, with the hosts showing physicality in their play. Despite Nigeria’s efforts, led by US-based Asisat Oshoala, their attack appeared ineffective, allowing Cameroon’s defense to maintain control. Cameroon came close to scoring towards the end of the first half, but goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie’s brilliance kept them at bay. In the second half, the Falcons took charge of the game, with Esther’s apparent goal…

Europa League: Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen Discover Challenging Round-of-16 Opponents In an eagerly awaited draw, Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen have learned their opponents for the round of 16 in the Europa League. The upcoming knockout phase promises thrilling matchups, adding to the excitement of the competition. The draw results are as follows: Sparta Prague vs Liverpool Marseille vs Villarreal Roma vs Brighton Benfica vs Rangers Freiburg vs West Ham Sporting vs Atalanta AC Milan vs Slavia Prague Qarabag vs Bayer Leverkusen The round of 16 will unfold over two legs in March. First legs are scheduled for March 7th, followed…

Former England youth team goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo’s switch of nationality to Nigeria has received approval from FIFA, granting him eligibility to represent the senior national team. The 22-year-old, currently on loan to English League Two side Wrexham from Arsenal, opted to switch his allegiance from England to Nigeria. Despite his previous involvement with England’s junior youth international teams, playing a total of 11 games from Under-15 to Under-18 levels, Okonkwo is now set to don the green and white of Nigeria. According to exclusive information gathered by (owngoalnigeria) FIFA’s approval paves the way for Okonkwo’s potential selection by Nigeria’s head…

The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) will make its debut in the EA SPORTS FC™ Pro elite tournament program this season, marking a significant milestone for the league’s official football esports program. In collaboration with Integral, Africa’s leading innovative sports management and marketing company based in Lagos, Nigeria, the all-new e-NPFL will provide an opportunity for 24 EA SPORTS FC players to represent NPFL clubs in the competition. The action-packed e-NPFL tournament will unfold across four regions, with players representing the 20 NPFL clubs in each region. Qualifiers are scheduled from March 9th to April 13th, 2024, in…

Two titans of African women’s football, Nigeria and Cameroon, will engage in a fierce battle in Douala on Friday, vying for a spot in the final round of the African qualifying series for this year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. The Super Falcons, Africa’s top-rated team, are still riding high after their impressive performance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Down Under, where they reached the Round of 16 without losing a match in regulation time. However, memories of their thwarted Olympic dreams by the Indomitable Lionesses in the London 2012 qualifiers will fuel their determination. On the other hand,…

Napoli’s forward, Osimhen, is anticipated to depart from Serie A champions Napoli this upcoming summer. His standout performance, including a crucial goal in Napoli’s recent 1-1 draw against Barcelona, has captured the attention of football legend Thierry Henry. Henry, speaking on the CBS Sports Champions League program, advised the Nigerian talent to consider a move to England at the conclusion of the season. Reflecting on Osimhen’s capabilities showcased at the AFCON, Henry highlighted his ability to lead the line, make intelligent runs into the channels, hold the ball effectively, and outmaneuver defenders. The goal against Barcelona, in Henry’s view, was…