Author: Tumininu Yussuf
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,…
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…
