Author: Tumininu Yussuf
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)…
Paris was the stage for a glittering night of football on Monday night celebration as Ousmane Dembele claimed his first Ballon d’Or and Aitana Bonmatí made history with a record third consecutive women’s award at the 2025 ceremony. At 28, Dembele delivered on the promise that once made him one of the world’s most expensive players. The France international was central to Paris Saint-Germain’s treble-winning campaign, scoring 35 goals and providing 14 assists in 53 appearances as the club lifted the Ligue 1 title, French Cup, and their first-ever Champions League trophy. He was also joint top scorer in Ligue…
Melbourne City FC have confirmed the signing of Nigeria’s Chinaza Uchendu ahead of the 2025/26 A-League Women’s season, strengthening their attacking options with a proven international star. The 27-year-old forward arrives from French side Nantes, bringing top-flight experience from Europe and Asia. Uchendu has previously enjoyed spells in Portugal, Sweden, South Korea, Turkey, and Nigeria, with her career highlight including a title-winning stint at Galatasaray. Her versatility allows her to operate as a striker, winger, or attacking midfielder, making her a valuable asset for Michael Matricciani’s squad as City aim for success both domestically and in continental competition. …
Super Falcons and Brighton Women goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has been ranked fourth in the prestigious 2025 Women’s Yashin Trophy, at the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, secured a slim but vital 1-0 victory over hosts Rwanda in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup second-round qualifier at the Kigali-Pele Stadium on Sunday.
The countdown is on for the 69th edition of the Ballon d’Or, football’s most prestigious individual honor, as the world’s best male and female players prepare to gather in Paris on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Arsenal struck late to deny Manchester City all three points at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, as Gabriel Martinelli’s 93rd-minute equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw in a pulsating Premier League clash. It was a tactical battle of wits between Mikel Arteta and his former mentor Pep Guardiola, one that saw City surrender a record 67.2% possession to Arsenal, the lowest any Guardiola team has ever recorded. Haaland Strikes Early The visitors drew first blood inside nine minutes. A sweeping counter-attack ended with Erling Haaland coolly rolling past David Raya, silencing the home crowd and putting City in control. Arsenal struggled to…
