Author: Oladimeji Adeoye

Chelsea’s sensational striker Nicholas Jackson has reflected on how he had dreamed of reaching this moment as a child. The Senegalese hit his first professional hat trick for Chelsea after scoring three of Chelsea’s four goals during their 4-1 triumph over London neighbours Tottenham last night – becoming Chelsea’s first player to score a hat-trick against Tottenham since Samuel Eto’o in 2014, and the first to do so away from home since Tore Andre Flo managed it in a famous 6-1 success in 1997. ‘I have been dreaming of this since I was young and I made it come true,’…

The General overseer of the Redeem Christian Church of God, Pastor E. A Adeboye has launched a football club called Dove FC. The development took place at the Redeem Camp in Lagos over the weekend. Players selection were made in each of the six regions of Nigerian and players between the age of 16 to 21 have been screened to kick off the team. Speaking at the event, Pastor Adeboye encouraged the players to prioritize serving God over love for money: “Winning is by God’s divine and not by might. To be a winner, you must have God by your…

Nigerian and Nottingham Forest full back, Ola Aina made the Livescore Premier team of the week. Ola Aina who made an 8.5 rating was joined by teammate Tofollo, Lascelles, four Manchester City players, Ake, Doku, Foden, and Silva. Chong whose goal against Liverpool almost earned Luton Town their biggest victory in the English top-flight league joined Manchester City trio Foden, Silva, and Doku in the midfield. Archer and Gordon Lead the attack of the team of the week as compiled by Livescore. Aina’s goal which was assisted by Tofollo came in the 5th of the tier as they took an…

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has given an update about the injury of their top scorer Erling Haaland. The manager, while speaking in a pre conference interview ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Young Boys, asserted that the Norwegian will be assessed this afternoon to determine the extent of his injury. Erling was withdrawn at half-time when Manchester City pulverized Bournemouth to a 6-1 victory at the Etihad stadium on Saturday When Pep Guardiola was asked whether Haaland would be fit enough to feature in Tuesday’s clash at the Etihad Stadium, the boss revealed that he’d held positive…

Enyimba FC of Aba today announced the signing of a partnership deal with Infinix Mobile Company. The People’s Elephant put pen to paper with Infinix as the company will now reward a man-of-the-match player with an Infinix phone worth N300,000 in all of their home league games beginning today when they take on Kwara United. Club Chairman Kanu Nwankwo disclosed the update to the club media, stating the reward will commence today when they host Kwara United: “Starting from our home game this Sunday against Kwara United, we would start rewarding man of the match in our games. “The deal…

Manchester United first team manager Erik ten Hag during an interview with MUTV’s Mark Sullivan on Friday, has asserted that he was aware that English forward Marcus Rashford was at a party following their Manchester Derby loss to their arch rival Manchester City last week. Ten Hag, who described the development as “unacceptable” , disclosed that Rashford tendered his apology immediately they discussed it. “I know he was at that party then I spoke to him and we clarified the story — he has , it’s all fine”. “That’s it. It’s an internal matter. Marcus is very motivated to put…

Eight times ballon d’or winner Lionel Messi, while denying claims about his plans to leave Inter Miami on loan during the transfer window, said his voyage in the European is over. Leo speaking to L’Équipé about his future projects: “Leaving Inter Miami on loan for the next months? No, not at all. It’s not a possibility to consider”. “My European chapter closed? Yes. Thanks to God, I had extraordinary career in Europe and won everything I had dreamed of. Now that I have decided to come to USA, I don’t think I will ever return to playing in Europe”. Messi…

Manchester United has revealed that their Brazilian midfielder is expected to be out for many weeks. Casemiro was subbed off during Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat suffered during their fourth round of Carabao tie against Newcastle United on Wednesday. Casemiro was replaced following a suspected hamstring injury, and subsequent assessment has revealed a strain that will keep him out for several weeks. During Manchester United’s pre match conference ahead of their away game against Fulham, Ten Hag issued an update on the availability of Victor Lindelof and Rahael Varane. “From illness,” explained Erik. “We have to see if he is ready…

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has delivered an update on Luis Diaz as the Liverpool forward continues to deal with the ongoing crisis for his family in Colombia. Diaz missed Liverpool game against Nottingham Forest last week following the kidnapping of his mother and father in Colombia. Jürgen Klopp was asked if there is any update regarding the Colombian at his pre-Luton Town press conference on Friday morning, the manager said: “No, not really. “He was in training two days ago, he had yesterday a session and will be part of the team. We must wait – if he feels right,…

Rebecca Welch is to become the first woman referee to officiate in an English Premier League game as she has been selected as the fourth official for Saturday’s game between Fulham and Manchester United at Craven Cottage. The 39-year-old English referee began her professional journey to refereeing in the year 2015. She became the first woman to be appointed to referee an English Football League game when she was appointed to referee a League Two match between Harrogate Town and Port Vale, that took place at Harrogate’s EnviroVent Stadium. This season, Rebecca has been appointed to officiate a game in…

The organizers of the Nigeria Premier Professional League yesterday agreed to sign a broadcasting deal worth N1.6bn with Startime. The deal, which will run for five years, will see Star Times televise 4 games per matchday in the two years of the deal while it extends to 8 games in the remaining three years.Around September, the NPFL through its Chief Operating Officer released a statement to the board disagreeing with Startime 10 year’s proposal of broadcasting rights. The board said agreeing to Star Time’s Ten years of partnerships means they are locking their assets for the duration of time. The…

The English Premier League have shortlisted 4 managers and 6 players who will jostle for the October best player and manager awards. Fans will be allowed to vote for their preferred candidate beginning from Monday 6 November. The best manager award nominees comprises Mikel Arteta, Unai Emery, Jürgen Klopp and Ange Postecoglou. In the players category, Douglas Luiz, Mbeumo, Neto, Declan Rice, Cristian Romero and Mohamed Salah made the 6-man list. All the managers who made the nomination list didn’t lose any of their three Premier League games last month. Ange Postecoglou had the best results amongst the four contenders…

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has asserted that he can return Manchester United to it glorious days after another massive defeat suffered by his men during their away Carabao game at Newcastle Manchester were beaten 3-0 at St James Park by Newcastle, goals from Miguel Almiron, Lewis Hall and Joe Wilock handed Manchester Untied a consecutive defeat of 3-0’s in span of four days. In his exclusive post match interview, Ten Hag spoke about the need to stick together at this difficult time. “You only get your confidence when you take responsibility, and you fight, and you are winning…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has shown his dissatisfaction following Arsenals’ elimination in the English Carabao Cup last night. Arsenal were hammered by the Hammers with a full-time score of 3-1. Ben White’s own goal gave Westham the first half lead, Ghanian forward Mohammed Kudus made it 2-0 in the early minutes of the second half. Jarrod Bowen added a third with half an hour to go, but Martin Odegaard netted a consolation in the dying seconds. During his post match interview, Mikel said that he took the responsibility for the performance. “I’m very disappointed with the result and the performance,…

Katsina United has been fined 1m and has been ordered to play their home games at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium home ground behind closed doors (without fans). The development came after the club failed to provide sufficient security during their NPFL matchday5 against Sunshine Stars at their 35,000-capacity home ground. The stringent 5 goals thriller match which the Changi Boys won by 3-2 saw their fans invade the stadium, which breached the NPFL framework. The club has been given a 14-day ultimatum to pay the fine or risk further sanctions for continuous breach of the framework & rules of NPFL. IMC…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) today shortlisted names of players, coaches, clubs, and national teams who will jostle for the 2023 CAF awards. Victor Osimhen and 29 others have been shortlisted for the most prestigious individual award in Africa. Nominees for the 2023 Player of the Year (MEN) award. In the men’s category, the CAF made a shortlist of different categories: Nominees for the Interclub Player of the Year (MEN) award are: Nominees for the Young Player of the Year (MEN) award: Nominees for Goalkeeper of the Year (MEN) award: Nominees for Coach of the Year (MEN) award: Nominees…

Lionel Messi who was crowned the 2023 ballon d’or winner last night in Paris said the people of the city would not be happy with him presenting his prestigious award at the Parc Des Princes. With the grand finale ceremony of the Ballon d’or being held in Paris, the Argentine captain said his stay at Paris was for a difference which has no relation with his former club PSG. “I don’t think people of Paris want to see me presenting Ballon d’Or at Parc des Princes” “I had to interrupt my stay in Paris for different reasons but I took…

Lionel Messi last night was voted as the winner of the most prestigious individual award in football, the Ballon D’or, after earning more votes ahead of Manchester City forward Erling Haaland and former teammate Kylian Mbappé. While speaking to the men of the press, the World Cup winner said: “I couldn’t imagine having the career that I’ve had. Everything that I’ve achieved. The fortune I’ve had playing for the best team in the world, the best team in history. It’s nice to win these individual trophies. To win the Copa América and then the World Cup, to get it done,…

Former Leicester City and Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater has announced his retirement from professional football at age 33. The Englishman told the High Performance Podcast his decision to hang the boot at this moment. I would like to announce my retirement from Professional football, Drinkwater revealed. ‘It’s probably been a long time coming, especially with the last year, but I think it’s time to officially announce it now. ‘I didn’t think it would bother me but saying it then it’s almost like scratching a nerve a bit ‘I think I’ve been ready for it, not stopping at my peak, and…

The Manchester derby encounter finished with City beating their neighbor at full time at the Old Trafford Stadium. The Cityzen took control of the game at both halves, making United have a run for their money. First Half: Manchester City led in the 25 minutes after Haaland converted from the spot kick for the Cityzen. Andre Onana denied Haaland, extending the lead to 2-0 in the extra minutes of the first half. As expected, Manchester City took control of the game in the first half with 61% ahead of the host Manchester United who managed 39%. City had 7 shots…

Liverpool FC has provided an update on Luis Diaz after it emerged that the Liverpool forward parents were kidnapped on Saturday in Columbia. Liverpool confirmed that the mother of the forward has been found, while a search is still ongoing for his father. According to several reports, the pair were at a service station in the La Guajira area when armed men on motorbikes took them. “Liverpool Football Club can confirm it is aware of an ongoing situation involving the family of Luis Díaz in Colombia. “It is our fervent hope that the matter is resolved safely and at the…

Real Madrid left it late to defeat Barcelona at Estádio Olímpico during the blockbuster El Classico clash. Gundongan took advantage of David Alaba’s error to give Barcelona the early lead at Camp Nou. Barcelona led on ball possession by 58% against Madrid, who managed 42% in the first half. Both teams maintained 5 goal attempts, with Barcelona having one of those on target. Madrid returned into the second half with better and higher spirits. Jude Bellingham levelled up the game to 1-1 for Los Blancos in the 57th minute, his 9th league goal in 9 appearances. Madrid moves to the…

Brentford handed a massive defeat to the Blues at Stamford Bridge following a 0-2 scoreline this afternoon. Resilient Brentford, with the considerable outing, became the first Premier League side to win three games consecutively at Stamford Bridge. The tight game ended in a barren draw in the first half as both sides looked promising. Cameroon forward Mbeumo who had hands in both goals, assisted Pinick who scored in the 58th minute. Mbeumo made it 2-0 during the extra minutes of stoppage time. Brentford, who now have 13 points, overtakes Chelsea in the 10th spot of the Premier League table.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has given an injury update about his side as they prepare to visit Sheffield United this weekend. The manager, while speaking in his press conference confirmed that Gabriel Jesus and Thomas Partey will be absent from the squad for a few weeks. On the fitness of Thomas Partey: “He’s got a muscle and we are expecting him to be out for a few weeks. We don’t really know the extent of it and he has more tests today but he picked up that injury in a training session with the last kick of the ball before…

Leicester city has confirmed the unavailability of their defensive midfielder Wilfred Ndidi ahead of their weekend clash against QPR in the English Championship. Leicester City will go against Queens Park Rangers at MATRADE Loftus Road Stadium on Saturday as the Foxes will wish to continue their fine form into the season. Manager Enzo Maresca, who provided a fitness update on his squad ahead of the fixture, said Wilfred Ndidi will be absent due to injury. Ndidi was not available during the Foxes’ midweek victory over Sunderland with a muscular injury and is set to be out for an extended period,…

Liverpool’s sensational forward Mohamed Salah surpassed former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry as the Premier League player with the most goals in the European tournament. Salah reached this feat last night after scoring his 43rd European goal since joining Liverpool in 2017, edging Thierry Henry’s record of 42 goals. The Egyptian forward scored Liverpool’s last goal last night during their 5-1 dominance over Toulouse in their third group game of the UEFA Europa League. The English outfit’s qualifications for the next round are secured following their three wins in three. Jürgen Klopp speaking in a post-match conference: “Very, very good  performance…

Unsettled Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho has been banned from accessing the senior facilities at the club, according to Whitwell of The Athletic. “Jadon Sancho, not even allowed in Manchester United senior facilities!” “He parks his car near the academy building and gets ready there for the training session” “While changing into training gear, he has to lock himself inside the academy dressing room, ensuring he does not inadvertently mix with any underage players”, Whitwell has revealed on the Athletics. Jadon Sancho and head coach Erik Ten Hag fell apart sometime this season after the English player urged fans to…

Chelsea player on loan to Union Berlin, David Datro Fofana, has been slammed with a week ban after the player refused to exchange handshake pleasantries in their UEFA Champions League game against Napoli on Tuesday according to SKYDE. The 20-year Ivorian was subbed off during their home defeat to Napoli in the 69th minute – a development that may have sparked his reaction of refusing to shake hands with the club head coach Fischer. Fofana who joined Union Berlin this July is yet to score or assist in his 8 league games for the struggling Union Berlin. Union sits at…

Dutch giant Ajax today have announced the departure of head coach Maurice Steijn following his poor run into the 2023-24 season. Maurice, who joined Ajax last summer from Sparta Rotterdam had a contract that runs until June 30, 2026, but has struggled to retain Ajax on the glorious level they are known to always fly in. “Ajax and Maurice Steijn are parting ways with immediate effect. The club management and Steijn have jointly decided that the trainer will resign his duties. Steijn (The Hague, November 20, 1973) came to Ajax from Sparta Rotterdam last summer and signed a contract in…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have announced the date for their 2026 World Cup qualifier games against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, scheduled for next month. The three – times African Champions will clash with Lesotho on the 17 of November 2023 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, and will travel for an away tie against Zimbabwe three days later at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, Rwanda. Nigeria missed the last edition of the FIFA World Cup held by Qatar after a 1-1 draw at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Ghana qualified with an away goal scored by Thomas Partey. Troost Ekong…