Author: Oladimeji Adeoye

Liverpool forward Mohammed Salah has surpassed Fowler’s record as the player with the most left-footed goals during their rampage on Leeds United last night. The Egyptian scored a brace in the 39th and 64th minutes respectively with his left foot during their 6-1 victory at Elland Road. With the second goal in Liverpool’s 6-1 victory at Leeds United, Mohamed Salah set a Premier League record. The strike was the Egyptian’s 134th in the competition, and it was his 106th with his left foot. It overtook the 105 scored by another Liverpool legend, Robbie Fowler, who coincidentally also featured for Salah’s…

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has missed the list of best goalkeeper nominations for this season’s Premier League campaign despite keeping the most clean sheet (14) after 30 games. The list consists of Liverpool shot-stopper Allison Becker, Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale, Chelsea’s Kepa, Fulham’s Leno, and Nick Pope from Newcastle United. David De Gea tops the list of the clean sheet with 14, Nick Pope holds second place with 13, Aaron Ramsadale has 12 and Allison Becker gets 11. 2022/23 PL CLEAN SHEETS (CS) Goalkeeper CS / Games De Gea (United) 14 / 30 Pope (Newcastle) 13 / 30 Ramsdale…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta did not hide his disappointment following an early 2-0 lead that slipped off yesterday against West Ham. Arsenal had taken complete control at London Stadium after a scintillating opening 10 minutes, in which Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard both scored. But, for the second weekend running, Arsenal were made to settle for a point after Said Benrahma and Jarrod Bowen netted for the hosts either side of half-time. “The result is very disappointing, as well as the performance, especially after the first 30 or 35 minutes,” Mikel said in his post-match interview. “We started the game…

The NPFL match day 14 concluded this morning with the game between Rivers United and Dakkada FC. According to the Rivers United report, the match could not be held yesterday due to unfavourable weather situation in Uyo. In this round, 26 goals were scored across the abridged league, 5 home wins, 1 away win, and 4 draws were recorded. Kwara United 1-2 Enyimba. The Peoples Elephants had a massive victory of 1-2 away at the Akure Township Stadium, Kwara following Chijioke Mboama’s brace in the 29th and 78th minute respectively. Kwara scored their only goal in the 35th minute via…

Manchester United moved to third place on the Premier League log after a 2-0 triumph against Nottingham Forest away at the City ground. Manchester United have successfully moved to third place, taking advantage of Newcastle and Tottenham’s slump. Summer signing Anthony’s first half-strike and Diogo Dalot’s second in the second half was enough to grind all three points for the Red Devils away from home. United climbed to third place with 59 points as they have now gone three points above Newcastle United who sit in the fourth place.

Arsenal’s title hope has been truncated by the Hammers after both teams settled for a full-time draw in another London Derby. Manchester City are now just 4 points adrift league leaders Arsenal, while both meet next week to decide the league. Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard scored 7th and 10th minutes to give Arsenal the early lead at the London Stadium. The Hammers returned to the game after Said Benrahma converted from the spot kick to reduce the goal deficit to 2-1 before half-time. In the 52nd minute, Bukayo Saka missed the spot kick which denied Arsenal a two-goal lead.…

Erling Haaland made it in Manchester City’s triumph over Leicester City. Manchester City keeps the chase for the title tight against Arsenal, after recording another super triumph against Leicester City at the Etihad Stadium. Haaland scored a brace in the victory, making him equal Mohamed Salah’s 32 league goals landmark with 8 games to end the season. It took John Stones 5 minutes to put the Citizen ahead on their turf, Haaland’s two goals came in the 13th and the 25th minute respectively, scoring the first through a penalty. Fortunately, Kelechi Iheanacho grabbed one back for the Foxes as the…

Chelsea suffered another setback at home to Brighton after a 1-2 defeat. Chelsea, despite taking the early lead, fell to defeat, conceding twice at home. Frank Lampard has now lost all three games he has guided Chelsea on since his return to the club as a caretaker. Gallagher scored Chelsea’s goal in the 13th minute to take the early lead, Danny Welbeck neutralized the scoreline by equalizing just 3 minutes to half-time. Chelsea conceded another goal from Brighton in the 70th minute in front of their fans, ending the game by 2-1 in favour of Brighton. Chelsea remains in the…

Manchester United has reported that Lisandro Martínez will miss the rest of the season and Raphael Varane will be out for some weeks. Martinez’s season is said to be over after fracturing a metatarsal bone in his foot during a Manchester United’s Europa League game against Sevilla. However, the Argentinian defender is expected to make a full recovery in time to be ready for the start of next season. Martinez sustained the injury in the 86th minute of Thursday night’s 2-2 draw with Sevilla in the quarter-final of the UEFA Europa League. Lisandro’s defensive partner Raphael Varane was also substituted…

Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti has disclosed that Napoli talisman Victor Osimhen will be available when they take on Serie A counterpart AC Milan at home during the second leg of the Quarter final of the UEFA Champions League next week. Osimhen missed the first tie at San Siro where AC Milan defeated Napoli 1-0 on Wednesday. But having sat out the first leg defeat, Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti expressed optimism that the 24-year-old is fit for the second leg and will feature 100 per cent against the Rossoneri next week. “Victor Osimhen will 100 percent be available for the return…

Libya survivor and returnee, Oyiza, has recounted her ordeals while in Libya to seek for a better life. The now Football journalist has helped many Nigerians in captivity in Libya to gain freedom and return home. She informed her followers on her official Facebook page that she has officially registered LUNA FOUNDATION, which stands to fight against human tracking. “On the 30th of March 2015, I left the shores of nigeria to embark on a life-changing trip to Libya. I had just one goal to achieve on that trip, work for 5 years and come back home, achieve the highest…

Manchester United were denied all three points via an own goal in their first leg UEFA Europa League first tie against Sevilla at Old Trafford. Malacia and Harry Maguire’s late own goal denied Manchester United three points during the encounter last night. Marcel Sabitzer scored twice in the first half of the game, giving the Red Devils an early lead. Harry Maguire and Malacia’s own goal in the 84th and 90+1 minutes denied United three points. Ten Hag speaks about how unlucky they are: “There were some unlucky moments, injuries. We had to make some subs with injuries. Rapha [Varane]…

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has given huge hope to Chelsea fans that the tie is not over yet, in as much as there’s another leg to play for in England. Chelsea was reduced to 10 men following a red card for Ben Chilwell against European champions Real Madrid in Spain and ended up suffering a 2-0 defeat in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final, following goals by Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio on both halves of the game. However, speaking after the game, Frank Lampard pointed to the spirit his team showed to restrict Real Madrid’s chances after…

The management of Wikki Tourist Football Club has distanced itself from news making rounds on social media that the club’s Technical adviser Adamu Abdullahi has left his position. The club said it has not received a formal resignation letter from its Technical adviser, as claimed by multiple reports. The Chairman of Wikki Tourists FC Alhaji Balarabe Yusuf Douglas noted this in an interview with sports journalists in his office. “I want to tell you that we are yet to formally receive any letter of resignation from the coach, we only saw it on Social Media just like the way you…

Manchester City beat Bayern München in the first leg of the Quarter finals by 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium in England. City will take a commanding Champions League quarter-final advantage to the Allianz Arena next week after a clinical win. Rodrigo scored the opener on 27 minutes in front of an expectant 52,257 Etihad crowd – and what an effort it was. Bernardo doubled the advantage with a thumping header on 69 minutes, powerfully meeting Erling Haaland’s cross from the left. Haaland made it three with a right-foot effort on 76 minutes, his 45th of the season, ensuring he’s now…

Just 100 days to kick off the Australia/New Zealand 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Super Falcons ran riot on New Zealand today in another preliminary test. The Falcons won their World Cup group opponent by 3-0 in Antalya. The first half goal in the 34th minute from Captain Onome and a second-half strike from Jennifer and Oparanozie in the 48th and 94th minutes respectively were enough to help the Super Falcons through in the friendlies. Haiti pulled one back, ending the game at 2-1 in favor of the Falcons. Nigeria is grouped with host nations Australia, Canada, and the…

Zambian outfit Zanaco has announced that they have parted company with former Nigerian player and assistant Super Eagles coach. The sack was as a result of the club’s inability to win a game in their last eight in the league, with six games to end the season, Zanaco have acquired 34 points from 28 games and are just 3 points off the relegation zone. The club also announced Wedson Nyirenda as interim coach for the remainder of the season. According to a statement signed by the Chief Executive Office, Modest Hamalabbi and shared by the club via its Twitter handle:…

Leicester City Football Club has  announced the appointment of Dean Smith as the Club’s First Team Manager until the end of the 2022/23 season. Recall that Brendan Rodgers was sacked days ago following the club’s poor run this campaign. The former Norwich City, Aston Villa and Brentford manager will take charge of First Team training from Tuesday in preparation for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Manchester City, according to the club. Smith brings a wealth of managerial experience and expertise to the role and, along with his coaching team, will be tasked with helping the Football Club retain its Premier…

Arsenal’s visit to Anfield began with a massive hope when Mikel Arteta lit up Anfield with a historical first half win against Jürgen Klopp’s men. Liverpool’s momentum in the game changed in the second half when they equalized to 2-2 at full time and missed from the spot kick. Arsenal’s strength to secure their first title in 19 years could have been thrown into disparage following the horrendous 2-2 draw at Anfield. They are being carefully monitored by Manchester City, who are behind them with just six points. An entertaining first half which produced three goals in favour of the…

Villarreal beat Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu for the second time ever. Quique Setién’s side produced a perfect performance and with two goals from an inspired Samuel Chukwueze and a goal from José Luis Morales, they put the champions down to the joy and delight of the 700 fans who accompanied the team. The Submarine arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu with the aim of getting something positive from the Spanish capital. From one of the toughest grounds in world football. Facing them were Real Madrid, who came into the game after beating FC Barcelona (0-4) in the semi-finals of…

Chelsea suffered defeat during Frank Lampard’s first game after the Blues confirmed his return as a caretaker. Chelsea was beaten through a slim score line of 1-0 by the Wolves. Matheus Nunes’s first-half strike in the 31st minute separated both sides. Despite Chelsea’s 62% possession against the 38% Wolves had, the blues attack remained toothless in the entire 90 minutes after registering just one shot on goal from 13 attempts. Chelsea remains in the 11th spot with 39 points, while the Wolves sit behind them with 31 points. The Blues are in the Bernabéu midweek, for the start of its…

Ondo State Government has communicated to the public its willingness to sell the state-owned male and female football clubs, Sunshine Stars and Sunshine Queens to suitable buyers. The state Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Bamidele Ologunloluwa disclosed this while in an interview with Crest FM in Akure. He said the state-owned football clubs are open for sale or privatization at the end of the current season to the right buyer who has a good track record. The Akure Gunners narrowly escaped relegation last season after they finished in 16th Place on the log, just three points ahead of…

Burnley returns to the Premier League following their win against Middlesbrough last night. They defeated Middleborough by 2-1 to secure 87 points in the Championship log with 11 points ahead of Sheffield United. Ashley Barnes opened the scoring in the 12th minute, before Connor Roberts then regained the Clarets’ lead in the second half following Chuba Akpom’s 47th minute penalty. Manager Vincent Kompany insists special memories were made on Teesside on Friday evening as the Clarets secured promotion back to the Premier League with a 2-1 win against Middlesbrough. Speaking post-match in Middlesbrough, the Clarets chief discussed his immediate emotions…

Preparing for the FIFA Women’s World which is scheduled to kick-start on July 20, 2023 this year in Australia/New Zealand, the Super Falcons were put through a friendly test against the Les Bicoleres of Haiti during a friendlies played today in Antalya, Turkey. First half goal in the 40th minute from Esther Okoronkwo and a second half strike from Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala in the 58th minute were enough to help the Super Falcons through in the friendlies. Haiti pulled one back, ending the game at 2-1 in favour of the Falcons. Nigeria are grouped along host Nation Australia, Canada,…

Chelsea FC have made an official statement of reappointing former manager Frank Lampard as an interim manager who will guide the club until the end of the season. Chelsea fired Lampard in January 2021 following a poor campaign in 18 months in charge. His successor Thomas Tuchel was fired and was replaced by Graham Potter. Things got even worse during Potter’s four months reign, and he was eventually sacked and is now replaced by Frank Lampard. “Chelsea FC has announced that Frank Lampard has been named Caretaker Manager until the end of the season. The move marks a return to…

NPFL defending champion and the only Nigerian club remaining in the CAF tournament this season, Rivers United has been drawn against Young Africans of Tanzania in the Quarter-final draws of the CAF second-tier tournament (CAF Confederation). The Pride of Rivers will host Young Africans on April 23, 2023, at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt. Conversely, the NPFL Champions will travel to Tanzania for its second leg a week after, April 30, 2023. Rivers United finished second and behind ASEC Mimosas of the Ivory Coast with 10 points in group B of the qualifiers. Diables Noirs and Motema Pembe dropped…

Real Madrid defeats FC Barcelona to reach the final of the Copa del Rey after a 0-4 away victory at the Camp Nou Stadium. FC Barcelona, who had defeated Los Blanco in the first leg, lost decisively in the second leg and have been eliminated by a 4-1 aggregate in favour of Madrid. Vinícius Jr scored Los Blanco’s first goal during the added minutes of the first half to give his side the first-half lead. Karim Benzema scored a hat trick in the 50th, 58th, and 80th minutes respectively, ending the game in a 0-4 win. Madrid has sought reprisal…

Ogun state based NPFL club, Remo Stars, has been slammed with stiffened sanction by the Interim Management Committee (IMC) for attack on NPFL official Ndubuisi Ukah during their tie against Gombe United on match day 12. Sky Blues will suffer three points deduction, 1.25 m fine and GM suspended from NPFL Activities, to face Prosecution in Court, according to IMC. The tie between Remo and Gombe United was abandoned after the central referee Ndubuisi refused to return to the main Bowl of Ikenne Stadium for the second half on the ground he had been assaulted in the dressing room by…

Bayern Munich was eliminated from the DFB Pokal by Freiburg last night. The Bundesliga giant was beaten by a 2-1 score in the tie. Last night ended Bayern’s 13 games unbeaten streak against Freiburg in all competitions, and they failed to progress to the semi-finals for the first time after qualifying for 11 times in a roll. Dayot Upamecano scored Bayern’s first goal in the 19th minute of the game, Hofler reacted levelling the game to 1-1 which was the first half result. Holer in the added minute of 5 scored Freiburg’s winning goal that sent Bayern out of the…

Liverpool and Chelsea ended their tie with a barren draw last night at Stamford Bridge. Kai Havartz had his goal ruled out twice by VAR, and Reece James also was denied a goal through the VAR. Both teams have been struggling this campaign and are not in their usual shape. Chelsea sacked English Manager Graham Potter following his poor run after 4 months, he took over from Thomas Tuchel. Chelsea also condemned the hate chant which was sung against Liverpool last night in their official statement. “Chelsea FC condemns the inappropriate chants heard from some home fans during this evening’s…