The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has once again patted the Flamingos on the back for their virtuoso displays at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Dominican Republic. The team returned to the country on Tuesday night and was formally welcomed by the General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, who said the ladies put up …

Four English Premier League clubs, including Fulham, Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and West Ham United, are in the race to sign Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan in January. According to Caught Offside, Chukwueze could be allowed to leave the San Siro if Milan succeed in their pursuit of Manchester United’s Brazilian winger Antony during the winter transfer …

The Flying Eagles have emerged as champions of the 2024 WAFU B U-20 Championship, defeating rivals Ghana 2-1 in a thrilling final. Under the guidance of head coach Aliyu Zubairu, the Flying Eagles dominated the first half, surging to a 2-0 lead at halftime thanks to two well-taken goals by Remo Stars forward, Kparobo Arierhi. With their early dominance, the …

A coach, Uni Dan Kakwi has penned a rare tribute for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) arising from his interactions with the Chairman of Nasarawa United, Solomon Babanja. In his opening lines, Kakwi introduced Babanja as one of the longest serving sports administrators at club level and went on to capture his subject’s position on the NPFL. “In a …

Long-time absentee Folashade Ijamilusi bagged a hat-trick as the Super Falcons cruised to a 4-1 win over their Algerian counterparts in the second of two international friendlies between both teams at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, on Tuesday afternoon. True to his words, Farid Benstiti’s lasses started with more poise and assurance than they showed in the first game in …

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has insisted he has no problem with Real Madrid’s decision to snub Monday night’s Ballon d’Or ceremony. City’s midfielder Rodri won the prize ahead of the Real Madrid trio of Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal. Rodri was voted winner by a 100-strong panel of voters, which consists of journalists and coaches. With Madrid …

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri was awarded the men’s Ballon d’Or on Monday after securing a fourth consecutive Premier League title, the UEFA Super Cup, the FIFA Club World Cup and winning Euro 2024. However, Real Madrid boycotted the ceremony in protest. The decision to award the prize for the world’s best player to the deep-lying midfielder was unexpected, …

Real Madrid forward and Brazilian international Vinicius Junior is reportedly poised to miss the opportunity to claim the 2024 Ballon d’Or, according to renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano. Romano stated in a tweet posted on Monday that the pacey winger “will not” travel to Paris, France, to attend the award ceremony scheduled for Monday night. Romano also revealed that neither …

Following the sacking of Erik ten Hag on Monday, former Man United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy will take over as interim manager. Nistelrooy was the assistant of the just-binned coach and will be at the dugout till a more experienced manager is recruited for the post. United announced his temporary appointment when the statement for Ten Hag’s sacking was released. …

Premier League club Manchester United has sacked Erik ten Hag as the club manager, a club statement released on Monday read. The club also said former player, Ruud van Nistelrooy, would take charge as the interim coach. Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager. Erik was appointed in April 2022 and led the club …