Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Arsenal’s Premier League campaign took a double hit on Saturday after a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa was overshadowed by fears over William Saliba’s fitness.
Jennifer Echegini, the Nigeria forward who recently joined French giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), has described her rapid progression in professional football as a “fairy tale”.
Chelsea’s head coach, Enzo Maresca, faces a selection dilemma ahead of Monday’s Premier League fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers, with leading scorer Cole Palmer doubtful due to an injury picked up during the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.
Super Falcons forward, Rasheedat Ajibade found the back of the net for Atletico Madrid in their 1-1 draw with Badalona in a Spanish Liga F clash on Saturday.
Nigeria’s Junior Yellow Greens are setting their sights on a crucial ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup clash against New Zealand after their much-anticipated tournament opener against Samoa was abandoned due to an unplayable wet outfield.
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that Anthony Joshua has remained quiet following Tyson Fury’s sudden announcement of retirement.
Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland has signed an unprecedented 9½-year contract extension, keeping him at the Etihad Stadium until 2034. The deal, announced on Friday, is the longest in Premier League history and reportedly one of the most lucrative contracts in global sports. Haaland, who was previously contracted until 2027, will now remain with City beyond his 33rd birthday. Importantly, the new deal eliminates the buyout clauses included in his original contract signed when he joined from Borussia Dortmund in 2022. The announcement puts an end to persistent speculation about the Norwegian’s potential move to Spain, where Real Madrid and…
The head coach of Nigeria’s under-19 women’s cricket team, Sarah Bhakita, says she’s satisfied with her squad’s preparation ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, following morale-boosting performances in their warm-up matches. The Junior Yellow Greens delivered a strong showing in their lead-up games, narrowly losing to cricket powerhouse Pakistan and securing an impressive victory over Scotland. According to Sarah Bhakita, these results have given the team the confidence and momentum needed as they approach their opening game against Samoa on January 18. “The warm-up matches have been really helpful,” Bhakita said. “At least now we have a picture…
Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala has assured fans that Nigeria’s women’s senior national team is determined to reclaim their dominance in African football by winning the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. Speaking during an X Space session hosted by Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo, Oshoala spoke the team’s readiness to build on recent progress. “As usual, we have to focus on 2025 and grab another opportunity to try again and get back to winning ways and bringing trophies home like we used to,” Oshoala said confidently. The Super Falcons, who boast an unmatched record of 11 WAFCON…
Edo Queens head coach, Moses Aduku has commended his players for their impressive start to the 2024/2025 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) season, following a commanding 5-0 victory over Abia Angels in Benin. While satisfied with the result, Aduku stated that the team is still a work in progress and called for consistency as the season unfolds. Balanced Perspective Despite Dominance Moses Aduku acknowledged the strong performance of his players but was quick to highlight the competitive nature of the game: “This is just the first game and my girls listened to instruction. Not that the Abia team was…
