The Super Falcons of Nigeria booked their place in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco after a dramatic 2-1 win over defending champions Bayana Bayana of South Africa, sealed by a late goal from defender Mitchel Alozie. With the match seemingly heading for extra time, Alozie launched a long…
By Abiola Olawale Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has lost his bid for re-election to the prestigious FIFA Council, the supreme decision-making body of world football. The elections, held during the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Cairo, Egypt saw Pinnick fall short against a competitive…
By Abiola Olawale In a tense Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday, March 9, 2025, Arsenal's pursuit of the league title hit a frustrating roadblock after a 1-1 draw against Manchester United side. The result leaves Mikel Arteta's men searching for momentum at a critical juncture in the season, as they struggle to…
By Abiola Olawale Chelsea secured a hard-fought victory against Leicester City, further solidifying their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League. The Blues showcased resilience and attacking flair, overcoming a stubborn Leicester side in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The breakthrough came in the second half when…
• Get Back To Winning Ways By Abiola Olawale Arsenal delivered a spectacular performance against Nottingham Forest in their Premier League clash on Saturday, dominating the match with precision and flair. The Gunners showcased their skill and teamwork, skillfully dismantling the visitors' defence and ultimately securing a convincing 3-0 victory to bounce back into winning…
By Abiola Olawale Tottenham handed a 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in a Premier League encounter on Saturday. Manchester City crashed to a stunning fifth consecutive defeat, ending their 52-game unbeaten home run under Pep Guardiola. In a thrilling first half, James Maddison showcased his talent by scoring two impressive goals within a quick span…
By Abiola Olawale Manchester City has surged to the top of the Premier League standings following a hard-fought victory over Southampton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.The decisive moment came early in the match when Erling Haaland, who had been experiencing a goal drought over his last three league appearances, found the back of the…
By Abiola Olawale Despite impressive performance to the start of the 2024/25 season, Chelsea's head coach, Enzo Maresca said his side is still not ready to compete for the Premier League title. Maresca said Chelsea is still far off from Manchester City and Arsenal, who are challenging for the greatest prize in England. He said…
By Abiola Olawala Onyinyechi Mark has clinched Nigeria’s first gold medal at the ongoing 2024 Paris Paralympics. Mark, a 23-year-old Nigerian athlete won the gold medal in the 61kg Para-Powerlifting event at the Paralympics 2024. She lifted 150kg, setting a new world record in the event. She overcame the challenge from China’s Cui Jianjin, who…