Regardless of the defeat AC Milan encountered at home to Dortmund during their 5th UEFA Champions League games in the group stages, Nigerian forward Samuel Chkwueze scored Milan’s consolation goal to end the tie at 1-3 in favour of the visitors. Olivier Giroud missed an early spot kick to deny Milan an early lead. After four minutes, Marcus Reus fired Dortmund to a 1-0 after converting from the spot kick. Chukwueze’s 37th minute strike neutralized Reus’ effort, ending the first half on a 1-1 scoreline. Bynoe Gittens and Adeyemi brilliant goals sealed a comfortable victory for Dortmund, who qualified to…
Author: Oladimeji Adeoye
Oladimeji Adeoye
Oladimeji Adeoye also known as Osniff is a writer, he is mainly into writing sports with vast knowledge of African Sports, and other continental sports. Oladimeji has worked with top news outlets and currently writing with top newspapers in Nigeria.
Scottish outfit, Celtic Football Club became the first British club to never record a win in 15 consecutive UCL games after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Lazio last night in Rome, Italy. In their last 15 UEFA Champions League games, Celtic have lost 12 and drawn 3—the poorest feat by any British side in UCL history. Ciro Immobile’s late double ended Celtic’s campaign in this season’s UEFA Champions League tournament. With just a point amassed after 5 games in group E, Celtic can’t make it to the second tie of the European tournament even if they win their last game.…
Super Falcons, Asisat Oshoala, Deborah Abiodun, and Nnadozie all made the CAF conclusive list for the 2023 CAF awards. The Super Falcons of Nigeria will compete with the other four nations for the Best National Team award. Super Falcons duo, Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie made the last ten for the Best Player award. Falcons young midfielder Deborah Abiodun is the only Nigerian to reach the last ten for the Young Player of the Year award. Super Falcon’s shot stopper, Chiamaka Nnnadozie, reached the final for the best goalkeeper of the year award. According to CAF, the ultimate winner of…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has applauded Alejandro Garnacho’s stunning goal — which he described as goal of the season. Manchester had a terrific victory against the Toffees following a 3-0 full-time score. Ten Hag, who was not on the touchline when his side took on Everton in the Goodison Park due to suspension, poured encomium for the Argentinian’s early strike: “The season is still long but it is probably the Goal of the Season. It was not only that finish, but also the build up was very good with the switch [of play]. We talked about being brave,…
Renowned Nigerian comedian Bowoto Jephthah Oluwatisefunmi, famously known as Akpororo has been featured in a league game between Roro FC and Krane FC. Roro FC is owned by the stand-up comedian, and they currently play in the Nigerian National League (tier three). In the 25th minute, Awhana Silas opened the scoresheet through a great build-up play from Akpororo King. Unfortunately, Akpororo’s side conceded in the 65th minute, earning a huge one-point away from home. Apkororo captained his side during the game against Krane FC.
Liverpool held Manchester City to a full-time draw of 1-1 at full time. Erling Haaland’s first-half strike and Trent’s second-half goal were the only goals in the tie. With the Draw, Jürgen Klopp is yet to win against his arch-rival Pep Guardiola at the Etihad in over 8 years. Erling Haaland continues his resplendent goal-scoring form, as the Norwegian has now scored 50 goals in the Premier League. His 15th goal this season is his first against Liverpool. .First Half: Haaland hit his 15th goal of the season after taking advantage of Allison Becker’s poor pull-out. Ake’s brilliant push and…
Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson discussed his journey in football from a remote village in Senegal to Europe. Jackson while in an exclusive interview with the Telegraph Sports, discussed his struggles until he rose to fame. The Senegalese disclosed that around 2017 he was still playing football with his bare foot because he couldn’t afford a pair of boots. “In Ziguinchor, it was playing on the streets, playing with your friends only,” said Jackson. “No club, just playing because you love the game. Maybe playing, one euro each, against each other. Having fun, playing without boots. Just barefoot, or maybe you…
Nottingham Forest head Coach Steve Cooper has confirmed that Taiwo Awoniyi will spend months on the sidelines through injury. Taiwo was involved in Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier tie against Lesotho for 60 minutes last week before he was withdrawn due to an aggravation of a groin injury he picked up in October. Forest’s head coach confirmed the development while speaking in this morning’s press conference ahead of Saturday’s fixture against Brighton and Hove Albion: “It’s bad news on Taiwo, he’s had to have surgery, and he is going to be out for months. “We’ll support him and try to get…
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has asserted that it was not easy rejecting the massive deal he got from one of the Saudi Pro League sides during the summer. The Portuguese was tempted by Al Hilal who offered him three times his Manchester City wages to join them during the previous transfer summer. Silva, who earns around £150,000 at Manchester City, was heavily enticed to switch his allegiance after a £500,000 a week offer was made by Al Hilal. Bernardo Silva to RTP: “I’d lie if I said I didn’t think about the Saudi offer”. “But what interested me was…
Owerri-based side Heartland FC has announced the appointment of former Akwa United manager Kennedy Boboye as their new manager. Boboye, who was appointed on a one-year contract with an option of renewal, replaced Christian Obi whose campaign this season has been below standard. A club statement was shared on the club’s official Facebook page: “We are pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with two-time NPFL winning coach Kennedy Boboye He takes charge of the club’s technical team with immediate effect on a 1-year deal with an option of a renewal.” Heartland, who returned to the top-flight league…
Super Falcons have refuted claims regarding the prize money paid to each of the players who participated in the just concluded FIFA Women’s World Cup co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia this year. The Federation asserted that players were paid $40,500 as against the supposed $60,000. According to Punch, the reduction was brought about by the substantial level of tax imposed on their match earnings by the Australian Tax Office. A member of the Falcons team that spoke with Punch said: “There’s nothing hidden there, it is what they said FIFA gave to them to pay players. We got $40,500…
A member of the Nigeria Football Federation has revealed reasons why the Federation can’t consider cutting ties with underperforming Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro. The Portuguese gaffer’s performance has been below average since taking over the Super Eagles job. Mr Essien who revealed this to reporters said that money will be a barrier to why the Federation will not be able to relieve Jose Peseiro of his duty. He said the Federation is aware that Nigerians want a replacement, and they are also not happy. “If we had the money, we would be willing to relieve him of his…
Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has pleaded with Nigerians to stick with the Super Eagles, regardless how disappointing they have been during their 2026 World Cup qualifiers games against Lesotho and Zimbabwe in Uyo, Nigeria and Rwanda. Iwobi, who participated deeply in both games where Nigeria were held to 1–1 draws, has acknowledged their display to be disappointing, and they would rather not dwell on the horrendous results as they look forward to better performance. “Of course, it’s disappointing, we should be able to get more points and more goals. We will not dwell on this; we will…
Nigerian were disappointed again following a 1-1 draw to Zimbabwe at Huye Stadium, Butare, Rwanda. It’s Nigeria’s second draw after they were held by Lesotho at Uyo, Nigeria. Despite Jose Peseiro making significant changes in his team that faced Lesotho in Uyo on Friday, Nigeria has yet to pick a win in both games played during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Zimbabwe got the first-half lead through Walter Musona’s strike in the 26th minute following his brilliant free kick that was beyond Francis Uzoho’s reach. The Eagles returned to earn a point after Kelechi leveled in the 67th minute…
Nigerian and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has been shortlisted for the last 10-man jostling for the 2023 CAF Best Player of the Year award. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) reduced the 30-man initial provisional squad to 10 this afternoon. Victor Osimhen, being the favourite to win the award, will compete with the likes of Mohamed Salah of Liverpool, Riyad Marhez of Al Ahli, Sadio Mané of Al Nassr, and others. The full list consists of. Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli) Frank Anguissa (Napoli) Vincent Aboubakar (Besiktas) Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) Achraf Hakimi (PSG) Sofyan Amrabat (Manchester United) Yasmine Bounou (Al Hilal)…
Everton Football Club has been slammed with 10 points deduction by the Premier League commission after being charged for breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules. The club expressed their disappointment following the development and asserted that they will begin the appeal process soonest. “Everton Football Club is both shocked and disappointed by the ruling of the Premier League’s Commission. The Club believes that the Commission has imposed a wholly disproportionate and unjust sporting sanction. The Club has already communicated its intention to appeal the decision to the Premier League. The appeal process will now commence and the Club’s case…
The Nigeria National League, which is Nigeria’s second divisional league, has announced the removal of two clubs from the 2023-24 season which just kicked off last week. Gateway Football Club of Abeokuta, Ogun State, and Malumfashi Football Club of Katsina State were the affected clubs and the horrible development came after they failed to comply with the terms and conditions of entry and participation for the 2023/2024 season as directed by the NNL. NNL Chief Operating Officer, Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman told NNL media that the two clubs have been statutorily withdrawn from the league for their financial inability and other…
A compilation of the top 5 favourite clubs that could emerge Winners of the 2023-24 Nigeria Professional Football League title have been shortlisted after the conclusion of seven games in the top flight league. The 2023/24 NPFL season, which kicked off at the end of September 2023, is made up of 20 professional clubs from around the Federation. According to the Nigeria Football Federation, this season’s champion will earn N150m as prize money for their terrific effort against N100M Enyimba FC of Aba smiled home with last season. Here are five clubs shortlisted as the 2023/24 favorite for the title:…
This may have surfaced as a huge surprise to many football enthusiasts, especially Liverpool fans, that Liverpool’s longest and key player has never netted a goal despite playing actively for the club in every season since he joined the Reds. Joe Gomez, 26, since the departure of former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, who spent 12 years at the club, holds the record for the longest-serving player currently at the club. James Milner, who also arrived at Liverpool the same year (2015) as Joe Gomez, left the club this summer to join Brighton and Hove Albion. Henderson, Joe, and Milner were…
Manchester United has revealed in an official statement the stepping down of its Executive Director Richard Arnold following his 16 years in the position. According to Manchester United, Patrick Stewart will take over as interim CEO, in addition to his existing role as General Counsel, with Richard continuing to provide transitional support until the end of December. A search process will be carried out for a new permanent CEO. Joel Glazer, Executive Co-Chairman, said: “I would like to thank Richard for his outstanding service to Manchester United over the past 16 years, and wish him all the best for his…
The Katsina State government has announced the dissolution of the state Football club after their poor run in the 2023-24 ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The members of the management have been asked to quit their positions with immediate effect and have been replaced by interim management spearheaded by Kabir Danlami Rimi, Gaddafi Muhammad Rudman, Aminu Abdullahi Jariri, and Abubakar Sani pending when the official appointments are made. While the State government appreciates the outgoing coaching members, it also instructed them to hand over every club material in their possession to the newly constituted interim team. In a letter…
FC Union Berlin and first ream head coach Urs Fischer have parted ways following 5 successive seasons together. According to Union Berlin, the joint decision was taken by Union president Dirk Zingler and Fischer in person during a meeting on Monday afternoon. Fischer, who is regarded as the club’s most successful coach, joined them in July 2018, where he successfully helped the club return to the top flight league in his first season in charge. Following the promotion, Union remained in the top tier of the Bundesliga and In the following three seasons, Fischer then led the team to seventh,…
Seven Super Falcons players have been nominated for the 2023 Best Player of the Year award after The Confederation of Africa (CAF) released a 30-Woman list to jostle for the prestigious award come December. Seven Super Falcons players who made the list of 30 are Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Asisat Oshoala, Osinachi Ohale, Christy Ucheibe, Toni Payne, and Uchenna Kanu. Other categories of awards were also revealed by the Confederation, in which Nigerian Super Falcons players were also nominated. For the Young Best Player award, the Nigerian trio of Abiodun Deborah Esther Ajakaye and Oluwatosin Demehin were shortlisted among others.…
Manchester United worries continue to pile up after the club made an update on three of their players, Dalot, Hojlund and Eriksen who have joined the club’s injury list. United made an update which asserted that fullback Diogo Dalot has been withdrawn from the Portugal 2024 Euros qualifies. “Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot has withdrawn from the Portugal squad ahead of their two upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying games.” Furthermore, the Red Devils had earlier reported that Denmark duo Hojlund and Eriksen have been withdrawn from Denmark’s 2024 Euros qualifiers. “Manchester United has issued an injury update on Christian Eriksen and…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have provided an update ahead of their 2026 World Cup qualifier games against Lesotho and Mozambique, which are billed to take place this month. Reports coming out from the Super Eagles started that Maduka Okoye has been replaced with Bendel Insurance shot-stopper, Omas Obasagie, who would now join the rest of the team in the camp. The Super Eagles also asserted that 6 players, Jemilu Collins, Francis Uzoho, Kenneth Omeruo, Sadiq Umar, Leke Ojo, and Kelechi Iheanacho have all touched down in camp. Nigeria will host Lesotho on November 16, 2023, at the Godswill Akpabio…
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has earned his first senior call-up to the England senior squad ahead of their European Championship qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia. Cole, 21, who joined Chelsea from Manchester City this summer, has been in a progressive form for the club. Palmer scored during the Chelsea 4-4 dramatic encounter yesterday against Manchester, rolling his tally to four goals in six games so far. Remarkably, Palmer has also registered four assists for the Blues this term. Mauricio Pochettino, who was full of his praises said: ‘He’s still a young kid, but it’s wonderful what he is giving…
Brazilian defender Thiago Silva made history last night, becoming the oldest player at 39 to score a Premier League goal for Chelsea following his goal during Chelsea’s 4-4 breathless encounter at Stamford against defending Champions Manchester City. Thiago scored Chelsea’s equalizing goal 4 minutes after Erling Haaland handed an early lead to Cityzen in the 25th. Thiago, who made a remarkable rating of 7.1 yesterday, has been featured in all of Chelsea’s 12 games in the league this season. Mauricio Pochettinho, who knows the Brazilian is not a long-term project, has been pairing him with Levi Colwill and Axel Disasi…
In what many have predicted to be an easy encounter for City, Chelsea displayed a surprising performance at home holding Manchester City to a 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge. First Half: It was an impressive start for Chelsea, who took control of the game not until the 23rd minute when Marc Cucurella dragged Erling Haaland into his goalkeeper’s box. City was awarded a penalty after the VAR review, which was easily converted by Erling Haaland. Thiago Silva returned Chelsea to the game following his brilliant heading which went beyond the reach of the City goalkeeper in the 28th minute. Chelsea’s…
Liverpool triumphed over Brentford this afternoon at Anfield, firing the Reds to second spot on the Premier League table – leveling on points with Arsenal. Tsimikas and Endo, who were called upon for the injured Robertson and suspended Mac Allister, were impressive during their 3-0 victory. Liverpool would have been 2-0 up after 27 minutes of play but Unfortunately, Darwin Núñez’s goals, which were registered 22nd and 27th minutes respectively, were ruled out by VAR. Ten minutes on, Salah’s brilliant strike via Nunez’s assist put Liverpool ahead of their visitors – ending the first half with a 1-0 lead. In…
The Ghanaian Football Federation has confirmed the death of their former player, Raphael Dwamena who collapsed and died due to heart failure while representing his club (KF Egnatia) during an Albanian league game against FK Pertizani. According to reports, Rapheal had been diagnosed with a chronic heart condition but had refused to hang boot. Until his death, the 28 years old was the league’s top scorer with 9 goals this season. “Our thoughts are with the family of Raphael Dwamena at this difficult time. Raphael represented Ghana wholeheartedly and paid his dues to the country until his unfortunate passing. We…
