While the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) continues to keep fans in suspense over the contract situation of Randy Waldrum, some members of the Super Falcons have backed the American to remain as the head coach of the team. Waldrum took over the Falcons job in 2020 after he signed a three-year deal with the federation, which ended 31 October. In …

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has revealed that Gabriel Jesus will not be fit for their UEFA Champions League clash with Sevilla on Wednesday night, with Martin Odegaard also a doubt. Jesus played in the reverse fixture in Spain in late October, scoring and providing an assist in a 2-1 victory. But the Brazilian limped off before the game ended and …

Nigerian female referee, Yemisi Akintoye has been named among the officials of the 2023 African Women’s Champions League. Akintoye, a graduate of the University of Lagos is among the 12 referees selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after a one-week pre-tournament course. CAF confirmed her participation on Monday. This is the first time she will be officiating in …

Nigerian international, Kelechi Iheanacho is on the shortlist for Leicester City’s October Goal of the Month award. Iheanacho was nominated for his strike in the 3-0 drubbing of Preston North End in an English Championship fixture on 4th October. The 27-year-old swept the ball home after he was set up by his international teammate, Wilfred Ndidi. Experienced forwards Jamie Vardy …

With the second away win – and the third in all – this season, Lobi Stars climb above Rangers to lead the rest of the field at the end of MatchDay 7 of this season’s Nigeria Premier Football League. Samuel Tiza drew the first blood in Yenagoa against Bayelsa United as his 29th minute goal silenced the fans. But three …

Former Liverpool striker, Michael Owen has slammed Arsenal for what he described as their “totally classless” statement supporting manager Mikel Arteta’s strong criticism of refereeing decisions in their English Premier League 0-1 defeat to Newcastle on Saturday. Arsenal were beaten by Newcastle at St. James’ Park following a controversial Anthony Gordon goal. Gordon’s winning goal was given after three separate …

It was the show of the Emmanuels at Pantami Township Stadium in Gombe as visiting Doma United smashed Gombe United with three unreplied goals to record the second away victory of this season’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). But it was in Ibadan that another goal harvest was recorded, while Rangers win at home and go up the table, awaiting …

There is a gulf of five points between log leaders Remo Stars and their guests, Bendel Insurance as they file out at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City this evening for MatchDay 7 of the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Even with a game in hand (MatchDay 5 game away to Enyimba), the Ikenne-Remo side occupy the top spot …

Manchester City swept to the top of the English Premier League as Jeremy Doku’s dazzling display inspired a 6-1 win against Bournemouth, but the champions’ rout was marred by Erling Haaland’s injury scare. Pep Guardiola’s side ripped Bournemouth apart with three goals in seven minutes late in the first half at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Belgian winger Doku led …

1472 FC were unveiled to the public in Lagos on Saturday with the owners promising to use it as a platform to further engage youths in football and entertainment. The club will be competing in the Nigeria National League (NNL), the second tier of Nigerian football league system expected to kick off in November. At the unveiling, 1472 FC CEO, …