Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Nigeria international, Joy Omewa continued her hot streak in front of goal, netting the decisive strike in Fortuna Hjørring’s 1-0 victory over HB Køge in the Danish Women’s League. The 22-year-old striker scored her fourth league goal of the season, extending her scoring streak to three consecutive matches. Omewa has now registered eight goals in just 10 appearances across all competitions this campaign; four in the league and another four in the UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifying rounds. Joy Omewa Building on Last Season’s Brilliance Her current form follows a spectacular 2024/25 campaign, in which she powered Fortuna Hjørring to…
The first Clásico of the 2025/26 LaLiga season is set for Sunday, October 26, at 4:15 p.m. local time (11:15 a.m. ET), when Real Madrid welcome Barcelona to the Santiago Bernabéu in one of world football’s most anticipated fixtures. Real Madrid head into the clash top of LaLiga with a perfect 18 points from six games, a blistering start under new manager, Xabi Alonso. Barcelona, last season’s treble winners, are second in the standings and have a game in hand, with a midweek trip to Real Oviedo still to come. The rival clash at the Bernabéu could therefore have an…
Former Super Falcons forward, Stella Mbachu has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for delaying the contract confirmation of interim head coach, Justin Madugu, insisting the situation reflects a recurring pattern of neglect towards indigenous coaches. Mbachu, a holder of multiple Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) triumphs with Nigeria, spoke frustrated that despite guiding the Super Falcons to a record-extending 10th continental crown, Madugu has yet to be given a permanent deal. She argued that the outcome would have been different if the coach were foreign. “This is the NFF pattern. This is our country’s pattern. People need to…
Swedish club, Djurgården IF have confirmed the signing of 18-year-old Nigerian striker Goodness Osigwe, one of the standout prospects from the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. Djurgården, with Goodness’ transfer, intent to blend youthful energy with international pedigree as they continue strengthening their squad for the Swedish league campaign. Goodness Osigwe on Her Playing Style Osigwe, who has already represented Nigeria at youth level, described herself as a forward who thrives on speed, skill, and confidence in attack. “I’m fast and technical and like to challenge with my dribbling. Then there have been a few goals too…
Nigeria’s Chioma Onyekwere has voiced her disappointment after failing to qualify for the women’s discus throw final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Despite months of preparation and a strong season, the two-time African champion admitted her finishing let her down in the crucial moment. “For me it’s still full circle being back in Tokyo.” “I really wanted to go out there and do my best and put on a really good performance and make the finals and get an opportunity to try and compete for the podium,” 30-year-old said. “Good technical work, good form, good movement. Just…
Super Falcons forward, Esther Okoronkwo is enjoying a blistering run of form in the Canadian Women’s Super League in North America.
Paris Saint-Germain Féminines continued their strong start to the season with a 5-2 win over Nantes at the Parc des Princes on Saturday, as Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade registered her first assist for the French giants.
Alexander Isak scored his first Liverpool goal since his record-breaking £125 million move with a sharp finish, but it was substitute Hugo Ekitike’s late winner and subsequent reckless red card that stole the headlines in Liverpool’s 2-1 Carabao Cup victory over Southampton at Anfield. Isak off the mark for Liverpool The Swedish striker, handed his first start since joining from Newcastle, struck after just 15 minutes. Southampton keeper Alex McCarthy’s poor pass was seized upon by Federico Chiesa, who fed Isak to curl a precise first-time effort into the far corner. The goal capped a lively first half for the…
Barcelona wonderkid, Lamine Yamal came second behind Ousmane Dembele in the 2025 Ballon d’or ranking, losing the award to the PSG forward. However, the result wasn’t favored by all. Fumed by Dembele’s win, Yamal’s father, Mounir Nasraou, has fiercely criticised the outcome of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, saying his son missing out on the award to Ousmane Dembélé was “the biggest moral damage done to a human being.” Speaking to El Chiringuito TV after Monday’s gala in Paris, Nasraou could not hide disbelief at the voting process, insisting Yamal is the best player in the world. “I think this is the…
Arsenal’s £48m forward, Noni Madueke is expected to be out for six to eight weeks after suffering a knee injury during Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Manchester City, a huge setback for Mikel Arteta’s already depleted attack. The 23-year-old England international was substituted at half-time of the Premier League clash at the Etihad, with Bukayo Saka replacing him on his return from a hamstring problem. Madueke underwent a scan on Monday, and according to report, while the injury is serious enough to rule him out for up to two months, it is not believed to be an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)…
