Tag: premier-league
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Man City beat Liverpool 2-1 in a dramatic ending to push for title
By Editor Erling Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty earned Manchester City a dramatic 2-1 win at Liverpool on Sunday. The win has reduced Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League back to six points. City were heading for defeat at Anfield with six minutes to go before Bernardo Silva cancelled out Dominik Szoboszlai’s stunning free-kick…
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Poland 2026: Falconets relaxed ahead of clash with Senegal
By Editor Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, have expressed confidence in their readiness for Saturday’s 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third round, first leg clash with their counterparts from Senegal. During the pre-match press conference held on Friday evening, Head Coach Moses Aduku and team captain Joy Igbokwe highlighted the team’s preparedness, mindset, and fitness…
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AFCON 2025: Nigeria was the standout team – Yaya Touré
By Editor Super Eagles of Nigeria did not win the 2025 African Cup of Nations, but they did win the hearts. What else can we say when one of African football’s greatest players lists them as the best team of the tournament? Former Manchester City and Barcelona midfielder Yaya Touré made a review of the…
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Diaz on target again as Morocco beat Cameroon 2-0 into semi-finals
By Reuters Brahim Diaz scored for the fifth game in a row at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as hosts Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0 in their quarter-final clash on Friday to keep alive their hopes of a first continental title in 50 years. Ismael Saibari was also on target in another workmanlike display in…
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NFF swears it’s only love in Super Eagles camp
By Editor The Nigeria Football Federation has sworn that the camp of Nigeria’s Super Eagles is not witnessing any intra-team squabbles following Monday night’s 4-0 thrashing of Mozambique’s Mambas, which propelled the three-time champions to the last-8 of the ongoing 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. Striker Victor Osimhen was seen making what…
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Liam Rosenior appointed new Chelsea head coach
Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach on a six-and-a-half-year deal. Rosenior arrives from Strasbourg on a contract that runs until 2032. He said: “I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed head coach of Chelsea Football Club. This is a club with a unique spirit and a…
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Manchester United sack Amorim
By Editor Manchester United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim, with the club planning to appoint a caretaker manager for the remainder of the season. Former midfielder Darren Fletcher will take charge for Wednesday’s Premier League game against Burnley. The Scot will remain in place until a caretaker is appointed for the rest of the campaign,…
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Senegal beat Sudan 3-1 to reach AFCON quarter final
By Editor The Senegalese were tipped to beat their Sudanese counterparts in their African Cup of Nations fixture on Saturday, and they did just that. Teenager Ibrahim Mbaye scored four minutes after coming off the bench to clinch a 3-1 victory for Senegal over Sudan in Tangiers in the first Africa Cup of Nations last-16…
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SuperSport weekend: Man City host Chelsea amid Maresca fallout
The Premier League starts 2026 with high-stakes fixtures across the table, highlighted by Manchester City’s clash with Chelsea at the Etihad, following the abrupt departure of Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca. Maresca was reported to be a candidate to succeed Pep Guardiola at Man City, but he was dismissed by Chelsea on New Year’s Day.…
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We are ready – Osimhen confident ahead of Super Eagles’ game against Mozambique
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has assured fans that the Super Eagles are ready to take on Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the AFCON 2025 tournament in Morocco. Nigeria, the three-time AFCON champions, have been drawn against Mozambique, and their confidence is sky-high. Osimhen mentioned the Super Eagles are one of the biggest…
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