Author: Oladimeji Adeoye

The Old Ladies of Turin are yet to get their mojo back since the return of Allegri, they have only managed one win in their last seven games. Last night Juventus was stunned by Benfica in Italy to a 1-2 defeat and over the weekend they battled for a 2-2 draw at home to Salertina. A result that has kept them in 10th place in the league table after just 6 games into the season and pointless in the UEFA Champions League group stage. Juventus remains the only top 10 club in Serie A with no goal advantage. They have…

Chelsea’s new coach, Graham Potter, who oversaw his first game against Salzburg in UEFA Champions League has given his verdict about the game last night and the team. Chelsea blew up a 1-0 lead through Raheem Sterling’s goal in the second half before Salzburg got an equalizer as well. Raheem Sterling made history to become the first English player to score a UEFA Champions League goal with three different English clubs (Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea). Chelsea remains at the bottom of their UCL group with just a point after two games. Graham Potter post match interview: ‘We’re frustrated with…

The UEFA Champions League games returned on Tuesday night with some intriguing and devastating moments for fans. Tottenham and Barcelona would not have believed if they were told they would suffer humiliation away from home. Liverpool relied yet again on a last-minute winner against Ajax at Anfield. Liverpool 2-1 Ajax. Joel Matip scored in the 89th minute to help Liverpool get over resilient Ajax at Anfield. The Cameroonian scored his first UCL goal, helping Liverpool secure their first win this season in the Campaign. Mohamed Salah scored Liverpool’s first goal, the Egyptian has scored nine goals in his last nine…

The Akure-based club domain has been placed on sale on Huge domains for a fee of around $2595 (around N1100,000). Sunshine Stars was created in 1995 and has since been sponsored and funded by the Ondo state government. The reason why the club’s donain is placed on unexpected sale, is yet to be known to The News Chronicle, as there is no update about the sale of the club from the Ondo state government or any of the social media pages of the club. But the club website has been linked to Huge domain that is ready to negotiate with…

The Nigeria Football Federation Electoral Committee 2022 have cleared 11 candidates who are jostling for the position of its president. Amaju Pinnick’s two term tenure comes to an end this month as election is slated for 30th September to usher in new members of the NFF board. Although two candidates were disqualified, Mr. Paul Yusuf from Plateau State was disqualified as a result of invalid nomination; the same axe that swept Mr. Marcellinus Anyanwu from Imo State out of the race. According to NFF, the full lists of all candidates who seek a position in the new board are detailed.…

Newcastle announced the signing of former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius as an urgent backup for Karl Darlow who sustained an injury during a training session. Karius, a free agent following his departure from Liverpool in the summer, has agreed on a deal until January with an option to extend his stay until the end of the season. The German’s arrival follows an ankle injury sustained by Karl Darlow in training. While Darlow is not expected to be out long-term, the Magpies have moved quickly to secure experienced cover and to add competition to the squad. Newcastle United head coach, Eddie…

Real Sociedad has made a public report on the current situation of Nigerian striker Sadiq Umar. Umar was forced out of Real Sociedad’s away game to Getafe, where they lost 2-1 after the Nigerian forward picked up an injury in the 38th minute of the game. He was replaced by Cho Mohammed Ali, but unfortunately, Real Sociedad lost the encounter. Real Sociedad reported that Sadiq suffered a knee sprain and has been diagnosed with a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in the right leg. The club further disclosed that he will be placed on Physiotherapy and will undergo surgery…

Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been signed by Wolves. The experienced international striker Diego Costa joined as a free agent on a deal that runs till the end of the 2022/23 season, subject to international clearance. The Spanish international, who is on the cusp of 500 games in football, boasts 12 major honours to his name, including two Premier League titles from a memorable time at Chelsea, and a reputation for scoring goals at the highest level. That time in London rivalled the 33-year-old’s two trophy-littered spells at Atlético Madrid, and now, having completed medical tests at Compton Park…

NPFL Champions Rivers United and Kwara United put up tremendous performances today against their opponents as both replicated victory results of 3-0 at their various stadia in the first Preliminary stages of the CAF competition. Pride of Rivers defeated Watanga FC of Liberia by 3-0 to secure all three points, at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt. Rivers and Plateau are the two Nigeria clubs representative in the CAF top-flight tournament, (CAF Champions League) while Kwara United and Remo Stars of Ogun AKA “Sky-Blue Stars” represents the country in the second tier of CAF competition, (CAF Confederation) Rivers United was eliminated…

Prominent Nigerian skit maker, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, also known as Oga Sabinus has survived a car accident on Sunday morning. The entertainer who has become the toast of the creative industry wrote on his Instagram page: “Safe and sound, thank you for the calls and care.” Oga Sabinus, also on his Instagram Live some minutes after the incident, assured his fans that he is safe and well. Sabinus said, “For the people calling, I am receiving messages. I am okay. Don’t be afraid. The only thing I keep saying is people should avoid drinking before driving. It is the first…

PSG continues their unbeaten run into the season following another victory recorded at home against Brest. The Parisian has maintained an unbeaten streak, winning 6 games and drawing 1 since the season began. As well, second and third-place clubs Lens and Marseille are yet to witness a loss in the campaign. Neymar’s goal, which was assisted by Lionel Messi, helped PSG edge the visitors to a 1-0 victory at full time. Slimani Islam missed a golden opportunity to salvage a point against PSG after missing the spot kick in the 71st minute. Neymar has now scored 8 league goals and…

Plateau United who finished as runner-up to Rivers United last season in the Nigeria Professional League securing a CAF Champions League spot picked a point away from home at Gabon against the Gabonese champions Stade Mandji at full time in the first stage of the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. The game which didn’t start as scheduled by CAF suffered a few minutes of delay before kick off due to some unknown reasons. The team confirmed their departure from Lagos on Friday to Gabon on the club’s official Facebook page. Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu’s boys put up a resilient…

The Labour Party Presidential flag bearer, Peter Gregory Obi, poured eulogies on his wife as she adds another year to her age. Obi who some see as a shrewd business man, even nicknamed “Okwute”, must have surprised many with his birthday message to his wife. Margaret Brownson hails from Akwa Ibom, and they have been married for over 30 years. Peter Obi wrote: “To my dearest wife and the perfect mother to our beloved children, words alone cannot express how far I have come by your support, love, and affection. Each moment shared with you renews my strength, brightens my…

Nigeria’s government has revoked the operating licence of League Management Company and declared it illegal, according to the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. The declaration was affirmed by the Federal Government regarding unpleasant management of the league lately and specifically using the court to declare Nigeria Football League (NFL) illegal. The Federal Government is confined to withdrawing its recognition of the LMC as the operator of the Nigeria Professional Football League, with immediate effect. The League Management Company which has been operating under the Nigeria Football Federation since 2012 to help organize and operate the league first-tier NPFL…

Yesterday when the news broke out about the death of Queen Elizabeth the second, some scheduled sporting activities were allowed to continue with players seen observing minutes of silence, Manchester United at Old Trafford who had a go-ahead permit to play their Europa game against Real Sociedad took a minute silence, West Ham’s game against FCSB in the Europa Conference League was also played. We reported that all Championship games in England slated for Friday were postponed. Two Premier League fixtures planned for the same Friday have been postponed. According to BBC sports, Horse racing games didn’t hold yesterday after…

Following confirmation of the sad passing of Her Majesty the Queen from the Royal Family, the EFL has issued the following statement. As a mark of respect, following the passing of Her Majesty, The Queen Elizabeth II earlier today, the EFL has confirmed that its fixtures scheduled for tomorrow evening (Friday 9 September) – Burnley v Norwich City and Tranmere Rovers v Stockport County – have been postponed. A determination regarding the remainder of this weekend’s scheduled fixtures will be made following a review of the official mourning guidance, in addition to further consultation with DCMS and other sports on…

Chelsea Football Club sacked Thomas Tuchel on Wednesday morning after his shambolic UEFA Champions League opening game against Dinamo Zagreb. He has now been replaced by Brighton manager Graham Potter, who has been astonishing since joining Brighton. Potter signed a 5 year contract with the club and will resume his duty just immediately. Brighton Football Club confirms Potters departure: Head coach Graham Potter is leaving the club after deciding to join Chelsea. Also departing are his assistant Billy Reid, first-team coaches Bjorn Hamberg and Bruno, goalkeeping coach Ben Roberts and assistant head of recruitment Kyle Macaulay. Chelsea official announcement: Chelsea…

Liverpool last night were humiliated away at Napoli by a 4-1 defeat in their first UCL game of the season. An outcome which seems no longer welcoming to Liverpool fans as they have staged a massive protest calling for the sack of the German gaffer. Jurgen Klopp joined Liverpool in 2015 after quitting his role at Borrusia Dortmund. Although he had about a year off coaching before taking the job from Liverpool declining Manchester United and Bayern Munich. The German tactician has struggled this season just managing two wins in the seven Premier League games already played. His team has…

RB Leipzig reported that head coach Tedesco and his assistants Hinkel and Urwantschky departed the club with immediate effect. RB Leipzig lost their UCL opener game to Shakhtar FC at home. Having averaged two points per game last season, Tedesco only picked up five points from the first five league games this season, and then suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk last night in the first group game of the new Champions League season. Domenico Tedesco took over as RB Leipzig head coach on 9th December 2021. Back then, the team were 11th in the league table, seven…

Chelsea Football Club announced today that they have parted ways with head coach Thomas Tuchel following his horrendous start to the new season. Last night, Chelsea suffered a downfall at Croatia after failing to secure a point against Dynamo Zagreb. The decision was made by club owners who have stated that the team will be managed by the coaching staff as the club hunt for a new manager. A club statement on Chelsea’s official website: On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, the Club would like to place on record its gratitude to Thomas and his staff for all their…

Eric Bailly, Manchester United player who is currently on loan at Marseille, said the club should avoid preference for English players and should give everyone equal chances. The Ivorian departed Old Trafford this summer on loan after failing to break into the club’s starting line up despite the defensive ordeals that have rocked the club for years. Bailly was José Mourinho’s first signing when the Portuguese joined the club in 2016, he had been out of favour under Jose’s successor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick after managing three starts in the league last season. His spell at the club…

Italian outfit Bologna has parted ways with head coach Sinisa Mihajlovic following his poor start into the Italian Serie A. Sinisia was appointed club’s head coach in January following the sacking of Filippo Inzaghi, who led Bologna to just two wins from 21 League games to leave them in the Serie A relegation zone last season. He has now been shown the exit door just 9 months after his appointment. Bologna who survived relegation last season with 16 points adrift of Cagliari who finished 18th spot are nearer to the relegation spot with just 3 points secured after 5 games.…

Chelsea’s difficult start to the season lingers as they suffered defeat in their first UEFA Champions League game in Croatia to Champions League group stage opponent Dinamo Zagreb by 1-0. Thomas Tuchel’s job at this point could be at risk with new owners of Chelsea after the club had spent over 200mn pounds on players in the just concluded summer transfers. Borussia Dortmund without star man Erling Haaland edged visitors Copenhagen by 3-0 at home. Mislav Orsic scored against Chelsea in the 13th minute of the game. Despite possessing 62% possession, Chelsea was unable to salvage a point at Croatia.…

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC have arrested 40 suspected internet fraudsters in some parts of Lagos State. The suspects are: Doroye Olumide Joseph, Ajayi Oluwaseyi Emmanuel, Olalekan Olaniyi Akonji , Oluwadare Samuel Olawale, Oloyede Olakunle, Okon Ayomide Cornelius, Omokaro Ailele Jeffery, Oyedokun Opeyemi Abdulrazaq, Olowofela Temidayo, Mosess Ossai, Dada Samuel Abiodun, Francis Victor Oluwatobi, Ayobami Akanji, Osun Gbenga, Ajayi Femi, Adewara Oluwadamilola, Anthony Okun, Olusegun Ibukunoluwa, Boluwatife Adewale, Jerry Agoh, Oluseye Ayomipo, Anthony Adedolapo Dada, John Adamso Tobi, Asagba James Oluwaseun and Ideh Rukeme Oghenetega. Others are: Peter Nwaneri, Egbe David Morgan, Abu Mathew, Anjola Emmanuel,…

Rafael Nadal’s hopes to run a treble this year were hampered last night when he lost to Frances Tiofoe in the US Open. The 24-year-old defeated Nadal in the four sets played 6-4 4-6 6-4 6-3, in a terrific victory that has seen him reach the US Open quarter-finals for the first time. Nadal who was chasing his 23rd grand slam in history had previously withdrawn from the Wimbledon semi-final around July this year due to abdominal distress. The loss to 22nd seed Tiafoe was Nadal’s first defeat in a Grand Slam this year. Tiofoe made it to his…

Manchester United hosted Arsenal at Old Trafford, with both teams in fine form. Arsenal last won at Old Trafford in the 2003-04 season and the same season they claimed the league going unbeaten. Arsenal, who have been unbeaten in their last five games were defeated by Manchester United to a 3-1 scoreline at Old Trafford. Gabriel Martinelli put Arsenal ahead in the 11th minute, but the goal was disallowed after Manchester United fans protested that a foul had happened on Eriksen. Manchester United newly recruited Anthony lit up Old Trafford with his first goal in his first appearance via Marcus…

Leicester City visited Brighton this afternoon, with both clubs battling it out for three points. Brighton, despite starting with 0-1 down from Kelechi Iheanacho’s first minute early goal, returned lively into the game to claim all three points with a 5-2 win against the visitors. Ndidi fouled a Brighton player, which was converted by Mac Allister. Leicester City and Everton are the only clubs yet to pick a win after game 6 in the English Premier League. Kelechi Iheanacho scored in the first minute of the game through Patson Daka’s assists. His goal was neutralized by Thomas’ own goal in…

Naby Keita and Oxlade Chamberlain have both missed out on Liverpool’s 24-man squad that is registered in List A for the upcoming Champions League campaign. Both players are injured right now, and their omission from the squad suggests that they will be out for quite a while. They can now only be registered for the Champions League knockout stage next year. At the same time, Liverpool newcomer Arthur and teenager Stefan Bajcetic are on the list. Here is the List A squad in full: Alisson, Adrian, Kelleher, Gomez, Van Dijk, Konate, Tsimikas, Ramsay, Robertson, Matip, Phillips, Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho, Thiago, Milner,…

Bayerrn Munich were forced to a 1-1 draw last night by Union Berlin. A back to back draw has forced the defending Champions to drop points as they now  sit on the 3rd position in the Bundesliga log. Joshua Kimmich leveled Beckers’ goal in 15 minutes to salvage a point for the visitors. Julian Nagelsmann’s answers to media questions at his post-match press conference on Saturday evening were conspicuously short and to the point. It was another clear indication that the FC Bayern head coach has not – to put it mildly – been in better moods. “I always want…

Liverpool visited Everton at Goodison Park for an arduous derby during the early kick-off of today’s Premier League games. Everton, who had started sloppily to the season, held Liverpool to a barren draw despite both clubs producing great moments in the encounter. Too much woodwork attempts from both sides as they settled for a 0-0 draw at full time. Liverpool had their worst start to the season since Jürgen Klopp took over in 2016, they have only secured 9 points after 5 games played. Chelsea came from 0-1 down to claim all three points against resilient Westham at Stamford Bridge.…