Starting talks with German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen to guarantee the transfer of Nigerian forward Victor Boniface, Al Nassr Football Club is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 27, 2025. With the expected departure of Anderson Talisca, this move is intended to enhance Al Nassr’s attacking lineup. Born in Akure, Nigeria, on December 23, 2000,…
Former Belgian international soccer player Radja Nainggolan, widely recognized for his stints with teams including AS Roma, Inter Milan, and Cagliari, has been detained in Brussels as part of a major probe into cocaine trafficking. Run primarily by the Belgian Federal Judicial Police, the operation centers on the illegal traffic of cocaine from South America…
A closer look at how Nigerian Players fared for their European club sides over the past weekend. Newly signed Gift Orban scored his first goal for Hoffenheim in Sunday’s Bundesliga fixture against Frankfurt. Orban who was making his third appearance since joining from Lyon this January transfer, came on in the 63rd minute to draw…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to perform the Final Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 today in Rabat. For the 24 national teams that have qualified for Africa’s leading football competition, this defining event will decide the group-stage pairings. Event Particulars The draw will divide the…
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) is deeply shocked and outraged by the recent threats and abuse flown at respected referee Michael Oliver and his family. These despicable behaviors arose following Oliver’s officiating in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers on January 25, 2025. Oliver gave Arsenal midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly a…
Barcelona produced one of La Liga’s greatest scintillating whitewash, as they thrash Valencia 7-1 at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium late on Sunday night, lifting them to third place on the La Liga table. A welcomed victory that means a halt to a dismal run of results in the league. From the outset, Barcelona asserted their…
Following accusations of assault, well-known Nigerian soccer player Victor Osimhen is suing Turkish journalist Tolga Bozduman. Osimhen was said to be leaving a nightclub in Istanbul with buddies the night of January 22, 2025. Bozduman says he was photographing Osimhen with three coworkers when the soccer player turned forcefully. Osimhen tried to take his camera,…
Manchester United’s away form under Ruben Amorim continues to be a source of encouragement, as Lisandro Martínez’s late winner ensured a 1-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage late on Sunday night. Martínez who has got a knack for scoring crucial goals on the road, such as we saw in his stunning strike against Liverpool…
West Ham United managed to secure a well-deserved 1-1 draw against Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday evening, thanks to Emerson’s fine header in the second half. New West Ham manager Graham Potter had previously struggled against Aston Villa, losing eight of his games against them, including their recent FA Cup clash. It seemed…
Brentford secured a narrow 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon to get their second away victory in the Premier League this season. The first half was uneventful, with neither team creating meaningful opportunities in the final third. Both sides struggled to break down each other’s defenses, resulting in a lackluster…
