Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Kylian Mbappé continued his blistering Champions League form with a brilliant hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed Kairat Almaty 5-0 in Kazakhstan.
Liverpool suffered their second successive defeat as Galatasaray earned a famous 1-0 Champions League victory, thanks to Osimhen, on a deafening night at RAMS Park in Istanbul.
Head coach of Nigeria’s U20 women’s national team, Moses Aduku, has spoken about the Falconets chances of overcoming Senegal in the next round of the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, following their advantage aggregate victory over Rwanda.
Simba Queens have completed the signing of highly rated Nigerian midfielder, Amarachi Odoma from Edo Queens, ahead of the upcoming Tanzanian Women’s Premier League season.
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca has addressed the media ahead of Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League clash with Benfica at Stamford Bridge (20:00 BST). The fixture looks to produce a dramatic and emotional night marked as Jose Mourinho returns to his old stomping ground. The Italian tactician provided injury updates, reflected on the club’s recent form, and spoke respectfully about facing one of Chelsea’s most iconic managers. “Moises Caicedo, Joao Pedro and Andrey Santos all have small problems,” Maresca revealed. “They will be assessed this afternoon to see whether they can be available.” Maresca also analyzed the need to balance priorities…
José Mourinho “the special one” will the the star and highlight of the day, when the Benfica coach strides onto the pitch at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night.
Tobi Amusan has climbed to third place in the latest World Athletics women’s 100m hurdles rankings, becoming Nigeria’s highest-ranked athlete following her brilliant silver-medal performance at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo.
Super Falcons forward, Monday Gift delivered a performance for the ages on Sunday, scoring a first-half hat-trick to power NWSL side, Washington Spirit to a 4–0 win over Houston Dash, securing their second consecutive NWSL playoff berth.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has rewarded Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, with $15,000 following their 4–0 victory over Rwanda in the second leg of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers on Saturday. The match, played at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, saw the Falconets confirm their superiority with a 5–0 aggregate win, having previously edged the first leg 1–0 in Kigali. The victory secures Nigeria’s passage to the third round, where they will face Senegal, who lead Algeria 2–0 on aggregate. The decisive third-round fixtures are scheduled between February 6 and 14, 2026.…
The Premier League is no stranger to late drama, but Saturday’s stoppage-time spectacle smashed all records, delivering unforgettable twists and turns across England. According to Opta, eight goals were scored in the 90th minute or later on Saturday, the most ever in a single day in Premier League history. A ninth came on Sunday to seal a remarkable weekend. From thrilling winners to calamitous defensive errors, every goal told a story. Here’s how the unforgettable strikes unfolded: 9. Erling Haaland (90′) — Manchester City vs. Burnley Final score: Manchester City 5–1 Burnley Manchester City’s talisman had endured a frustrating afternoon,…
