Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets await their quarterfinals opponent in the ongoing Africa U17 Cup of Nations in Algeria after coming from behind to beat South Africa 3-2 in their last group match in Constantine last night. Nigeria will face either Cameroon or Burkina, who go head-to-head tonight in their last Group C match. Five-time world champions Nigeria, who pipped Zambia 1-0 …

One thing is certain today as the 2022/23 season of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) reaches the penultimate week: Bendel Insurance will confirm their spot in the Super 6, and be in a position to push for the title. As the table in Group A stands, the only cog in the wheel for the Benin side is a most …

Chelsea interim manager Frank Lampard has said that he would consider giving more playing time to the young players at the club. The former England midfielder specifically mentioned Chinonso ‘Noni’ Madueke and Benoit Badiashile as young players who have earned their places in his team. The Blues recorded their first victory under Frank Lampard since his return to the club …

Rangers manager, Abdul Maikaba has said that football made him distance himself from his family. The vastly travelled tactician disclosed to Elegbete TV that his family sees him as a hero whenever he returns home. Maikaba added that seeing him on television gives them joy. “Watching me on television makes them happy. “So my family misses me a lot. When …

Football superstar Lionel Messi has apologised after his two-week suspension for going to Saudi Arabia without permission for a promotional event. His French club PSG slammed the suspension on the Argentine for missing training on Monday and proceeding to Saudi Arabia for the paid event. The contract of the seven-time Ballon D’Or winner expires at the end of the season …

The wait is over! For the first time in 33 years, Napoli have emerged champions of the Italian top flight football league, the Serie A. Their 1-1 result against Udinese on Thursday night means that the Scudetto is Napoli’s this season even with five matches to end the season. There was anxiety among Napoli fans and neutrals when Sandi Lovrić …

La Liga President, Javier Tebas has said Lionel Messi will earn less at Barcelona if he makes a return from Paris Saint-Germain. Messi is set to leave the Ligue 1 champions this summer when his current contract expires. Former Real Madrid player, Jose María Gutierrez Hernandez (simply called Guti) has however counselled Messi to avoid the temptation of making a …

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed $152 million as the prize money for this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Infantino made the confirmation while speaking alongside the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala during Making Trade Score for Women!, a series of panel discussions held at the WTO’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The …

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has named Arsenal legend, Dennis Bergkamp as the hardest opponent he ever faced from the Premier League Hall of Fame. Ferdinand, who was among the latest inductees into the Hall of Fame revealed on Wednesday, stated this when asked which of the current Premier League Hall of Fame members was his hardest opponent. The former …

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has told Arsenal fans to be happy despite losing control of the English Premier League title race. Guardiola insists that the Gunners have achieved the “most important title” of the campaign by qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. Last Wednesday, City beat Arsenal 4-1 in what could be a potentially decisive blow to their title …