Nigeria clashes with DR Congo in the CAF World Cup playoff final tonight in Rabat. The Super Eagles chase a seventh World Cup appearance. Yet several factors tilt the odds against a straightforward victory. Performance Issues and Exhaustion First, exhaustion threatens Nigeria’s performance. The Super Eagles endured 120 gruelling minutes plus extra time against Gabon…
Nearly three years after the high-profile sale of Chelsea Football Club, the £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion) intended to aid victims of the war in Ukraine remains frozen in a UK bank account, mired in legal and bureaucratic disputes. In May 2022, Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich sold Chelsea FC to a consortium led by American investor…
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is pleased to announce the Super Eagles squad for the forthcoming international friendly matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, scheduled for March 21 and 25, respectively. Head Coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 25-man roster, blending experienced stalwarts with emerging talents, reflecting the team’s commitment to excellence on the global stage….
Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed as the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for a second four-year term during the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly held in Cairo, Egypt, today. Motsepe, a South African mining magnate and owner of Mamelodi Sundowns, first assumed the CAF presidency in 2021. His re-election reflects the…
It is with pleasure that we come up with an announcement regarding ongoing speculations and clearly declare where our interest lies as far as the Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, is concerned. Continuing our team rebuilding process, Old Trafford, in our view, has the appropriate kind of environment to foster a talent of this caliber. We…
In Premier League Matchweek 26, several players delivered outstanding goal-scoring performances. Notably, Alexander Isak of Newcastle United netted a significant brace in their thrilling 4-3 victory over Nottingham Forest on February 23, 2025. This exceptional feat not only secured a crucial win for Newcastle but also elevated Isak’s season tally to 19 goals, positioning him…
When the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League entered its knockout stages, the competition has been marked by spectacular performances by some of Europe’s top strikers. The season has witnessed a closely fought race for the much-sought top scorer honor, as several players have scored masterful strokes of brilliance and consistency. Serhou Guirassy: Borussia Dortmund’s Deadliest Striker…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed readiness to host a friendly between Russia’s national team and Nigeria’s Super Eagles in June next year. The move has raised concern among stakeholders over a possible threat of FIFA sanctions in view of the geopolitical circumstances and Russia’s status of sanctions. The release is to take a…
With the on-going action-packed 2024-2025 La Liga season, the road to winning one of the highly prestigious Pichichi Trophies given to the best league goal scorers intensifies. The current season gives a glimpse into legendary performances given by both star players and a new generation of rising ones. Here is the detailed update as of…
The race for the Golden Boot is heating up as the Premier League 2024/2025 season approaches its mid-point, with many outstanding players showing outstanding goal-scoring ability. The top candidates and their contributions to their team are thoroughly analyzed in this press release. Liverpool FC Mohamed Salah Liverpool’s energetic front, Mohamed Salah, tops the goal-scoring charts…
