News as it breaks
Nigeria’s Super Falcons continued their impressive run at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, clinching a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Botswana on Thursday evening. A late goal from forward Chinwendu Ihezuo sealed the win for Nigeria, marking the team’s second consecutive triumph at the tournament and…
European champions Paris Saint-Germain delivered a footballing masterclass on Wednesday night, thrashing Real Madrid 4-0 at MetLife Stadium to book their place in the Club World Cup final against Chelsea. In a match that reunited the Parisians with former star Kylian Mbappé, it was Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz who stole…
Paris Saint-Germain booked their place in the Club World Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Bayern Munich on Saturday, in a high-octane contest played out before nearly 67,000 fans at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele struck late goals for the nine-man European champions, who had…
The football world will gather in solemn remembrance on Saturday as the funeral of Liverpool forward and Portugal international, Diogo Jota, and his younger brother, André Silva, takes place in their hometown of Gondomar, near Porto. The tragic ceremony follows just 48 hours after the devastating car accident that claimed…
As the Nigeria National League Super 8 Promotion Play-Offs matches for the 2024/2025 season commence on Saturday, 5th July, at the Stephen Keshi International Stadium in Asaba and the Jay-Jay Okocha Stadium in Ogwashi-Ukwu, NNL Board Chairman, George Aluo says all necessary arrangements are in place to ensure a successful…
Manchester United is bracing for a major squad shake-up as five first-team players — Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, and Tyrell Malacia — have officially informed the club of their desire to leave ahead of the new season. The bombshell was confirmed by renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano…
Liverpool Football Club and the wider footballing community are in mourning following the sudden death of Portuguese international forward Diogo Jota, who tragically lost his life in a road accident in Spain. He was 28. The fatal incident reportedly occurred on the A-52 motorway near kilometre 65, close to Palacios…
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Brazil forward Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a deal worth £62.5 million, subject to visa approval and final registration. The 26-year-old striker successfully completed his medical last week, with both clubs releasing official statements on Sunday afternoon. Cunha now becomes new manager…
Crystal Palace and England international midfielder Eberechi Eze has officially tied the knot with his longtime partner, Izuthe Mulatto, in a vibrant traditional Nigerian wedding ceremony held in London. The 26-year-old Premier League star, who proudly embraces his Igbo heritage, donned the iconic Isiagu attire — a richly embroidered traditional…
Nigerian international football star, Ademola Lookman, paid a courtesy visit this week to both President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in recognition of his outstanding achievements in football and his growing influence as a role model for Nigerian youth. Governor Sanwo-Olu hosted the Atalanta forward…
