By Ifreke Inyang Ivory Coast came from behind to defeat Nigeria 2-1 in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles were looking to lift the trophy for the fourth time in their history. And Jose Peseiro’s men took the lead in the first half through William Troost-Ekong’s header. ...

Chelsea have thrown a ton of money around since Todd Boehly took over, yet the Blues have very little to show for it.Boehly already ran Thomas Tuchel and then his own pick Graham Potter out of town, leaving Mauricio Pochettino in a precarious position. There are certainly a fair number ...

Viewer discretion is advised for some of these Phoenix scenes... There was another impressive DP World Tour finish for 21-year-old Belfast native Tom McKibbin on a golfing day that ended with drama, and some unsavoury scenes, at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, in the USA. The WM Phoenix ...

Chelsea want to sign Amadou Onana amid interest from Barcelona Everton star Amadou Onana has been on the transfer radar of Barcelona and Chelsea for quite a while now. The 21-year-old central midfielder has been a star in the middle of the park for Sean Dyche’s side and has contributed ...

Arsenal secured their biggest Premier League away win with a ruthless dismantling of West Ham to move back to within two points of leaders Liverpool. Mikel Arteta's side stay third but are now behind second-placed Manchester City only on goals scored after wiping out a six-goal deficit on a ...

Jude Bellingham could be set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering an injury in Real Madrid's 4-0 win over Girona in LaLiga on Saturday.The England midfielder scored Los Blancos' second and third goals at the Santiago Bernabeu in another impressive performance, which saw him match David ...

Shooters Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Manu Bhaker will lead the Indian contingent at the ...

Chelsea have arguably one of the best academies in world football. An array of talent has been produced from Cobham and more are still developing. Some of the most well-known Blues academy graduates in recent times are players such as Reece James, Levi Colwill and ...

Is Real Madrid’s current superstar forward Vinícius Júnior better than Kylian Mbappé? Is this the beginning of the end for Bayern Munich? And why aren’t more people calling Inter Milan’s new star striker Marcus Thuram world-class? Here are the biggest takeaways from Saturday’s action in ...

Bafana Bafana clinched the bronze medal at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by prevailing over DR Congo 6-5 in a penalty shootout. Ahead of the match, Bafana head coach Hugo Broos downplayed its significance, suggesting it was merely a game for statistics that would likely be ...

Brentford have made a big decision on star striker Ivan Toney behind the scenes in what could be a real boost for Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta. Arsenal heavily linked with Ivan Toney signing Ever since last summer, Arsenal have been ...

Qatar have retained the Asian Cup continental title after thrashing Jordan 3-1, thanks to a hat-trick of penalties from Akram Afif. Qatar, who are the hosts of the tournament, also won the last edition of the competition. Akram Afif won the top goal scorer of the tournament after his three ...

Could Pep Guardiola return to Barcelona? Is Antonio Conte an option for the Blaugrana? How does Hansi Flick feel about coaching the LaLiga giants? And could Julian Nagelsmann become available? Here are the latest rumors around Barcelona‘s search for Xavi’s replacement as manager. No ...

By Joe Chukindi Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has set up a viewing centre for the African Cup of Nations, AFCON, final match in Awka, the state capital. The match will take place on Sunday between Nigeria and the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire. A statement by the governor’s Press ...

By Don Silas Super Eagles wing-back Ola Aina has said he would take another penalty for Nigeria if the opportunity comes again amid the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Aina said this ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON final with Ivory Coast on Sunday. Recall that the Nottingham Forest star ...

The whole fate of a game, decided by a coin The final of the SAFF Women’s U19 Championship was decided in controversial fashion as they used a coin toss to determine the winner. India faced Bangladesh in the final and the game initially finished 1-1 in normal time after Bangladesh cancelled ...

Newcastle United are now thought to be in pole position to sign a Premier League star this summer, according to a new update. Newcastle’s January transfer window The Magpies and PIF were quit in the winter market, failing to make a senior ...

The President of the Confederation of African Football Federations, CAF, Patrice Motsepe, has revealed that Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will be attending the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final. Nigeria and hosts Ivory Coast will clash in the final of the competition at the Alassanne Ouattara ...

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What are Arsenal’s chances of landing Martín Zubimendi? How interested are Real Madrid in signing Leny Yoro? And what is Juventus’ stance regarding star midfielder Toni Kroos? Here are the latest transfer rumors and news around the elite European football clubs. Juventus lying in wait ...

Highlights Tottenham Hotspur aims to secure three points against Brighton & Hove Albion to reclaim their place in the top four. Key players returning ...

Rangers star Scott Wright thinks that winger Ross McCausland has made the Gers right winger role his own and believes the player is growing in confidence.   The 20-year-old has been a standout performer since the arrival of Philippe Clement at Ibrox and has been an ...

Chelsea target Viktor Gyokeres has the second-best G/A stat after Kylian Mbappe across Europe’s top leagues Chelsea target Viktor Gyokeres is in a scintillating form this season, per stats revealed by Squawka. He is directly involved in 36 goals across all competitions and only has ...

Top-level football in the USA and Canada has been graced by some of the game's all-time greats over the years.The influx of elite European and South American talent into North America began with the birth of the old NASL in 1968 – and another wave came as MLS got underway in 1994.Here, in ...

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By Don Silas Super Eagles defender, Semi Ajayi has disclosed that he was not present for head coach Jose Peseiro’s post-game team talk after Nigeria defeated South Africa in the semi-final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tie on Wednesday because he was being drug tested by Confederation of ...

By John Owen Nwachukwu A former Super Eagles goalkeeper and media officer, Idah Peterside, has said that Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has been warned against returning to South Africa. He said this after the Super Eagles beat South Africa 4-2 on ...

Former England captain Nasser Hussain said that India has not been as ruthless with the bat ...

Liverpool have been on the wrong end of four VAR errors this season, with the most high-profile of those coming in the 2-2 draw with Tottenham back in SeptemberThe giant screen shows a goal from Luis Diaz of Liverpool being checked for offside by VAR during the Premier League match between ...

The introduction of the UEFA Nations League has been broadly positive, with more meaningful games played between countries of a similar standard.With promotion and relegation at stake, as well as a potential route to the European Championship, the competition has helped to reinvigorate the ...

Aston Villa suffered another setback after defender Ezri Konsa was ruled out for three to four weeks due to a knee injury during Saturday's 5-0 win at Sheffield United, manager Unai Emery said on Tuesday. Konsa, who left the field in the 59th minute after sustaining the injury, has started ...

By Seun Opejobi Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has downplayed the possibility of the Nigerian team engaging in sexual acts in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Ivory Coast. Osimhen said the Super Eagles will stay away from “Olosho” while staying focused ahead of the final ...

'Mentality Monster' Jasprit Bumrah reached new heights in world cricket as he scaled the No. ...

Nigeria will face hosts Côte d’Ivoire in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after the Elephants defeated DR Congo 1-0 in their semi-final clash, courtesy of Sebastian Haller’s goal. Côte d’Ivoire advanced to the knockout round of the tournament on the final ...

Chelsea emerged from the crisis that has cast a cloud over the club in stunning fashion as they comprehensively outclassed Aston Villa in their FA Cup fourth-round replay. Villa's formidable home form this season made them firm favourites to reach the last 16 but Chelsea produced a devastating ...

Barcelona are still mathematically in the LaLiga title race, but after winning the league last season under Xavi, their prospects of hoisting the trophy in 2024 look bleak.La Blaugrana have been outclassed by two rivals this season, with both Real Madrid and Girona at least six points ...

The latest round of Premier League fixtures are right around the corner, and it has been revealed which referees will be officiating each game and who will be in charge in the VAR room. There is a lot to live up to this weekend as there were an astonishing 45 ...

By Ifreke Inyang Nigeria will play in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles needed penalties to see off South Africa in their semi-final clash on Wednesday. The game ended 1-1 in regulation time and after 120 minutes..

Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez could leave the club in the summer Chelsea are facing a potential upheaval with news emerging of Enzo Fernandez and his possible departure, only a year after his record £106 million move to Stamford Bridge. This is according to Football Transfers (h/t ...

Nigeria vs South Africa - LIVE!The Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana head in to a huge semi-final at the Africa Cup of Nations in the first of today's two fixtures. Neither side has conceded in the knockout stages of this year's competition, so something has got to give. And, if it doesn't, will ...

By Don Silas The Honorable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has secured the sum of two hundred million Naira for the Super Eagles of Nigeria playing at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Enoh also commended the enthusiasm of Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo ...

By Mike Oyebola Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has made one change to his starting line-up for his side’s semi-final clash with South Africa. Left-wing back Zaidu Sanusi has been ruled out of the game with injury. Fenerbahce star, Bright Osayi-Samuel will take his place in the starting ...

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Barcelona will be in the market for a new manager when the summer transfer window opens, as club legend Xavi has decided to step down from his position after a season of intense scrutiny.Although Xavi led Barça back to the summit of LaLiga last season, there have been valid questions ...

There are just months to go until Gareth Southgate names his England squad for Euro 2024. This summer’s tournament marks the manager’s fourth major competition as Three Lions boss, and as with every finals squad, there is bound to be room for a surprise or two. ...

Bristol City technical director Brian Tinnion has revealed that Celtic and Rangers transfer target Tommy Conway is important for the Robins and they will work hard to tie him down to a new contract.   A product of Bristol City’s youth academy, Conway has proven his ...

Who: Iran vs Qatar What: AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal When: Wednesday, February 6, 2024, 6pm (15:00 GMT) Where: Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar Qatar coach Tintin Marquez Lopez says his side will face their “toughest test” in the defence of their Asian Cup crown when they face Iran in ...

It is no secret that Nottingham Forest have deployed a scattergun approach in the transfer market since their promotion back to the top flight ahead of the 2022/23 campaign. Since winning the Championship play-offs under then boss Steve Cooper, the Reds have made ...

Chelsea have been alerted of Roony Bardghji availability next summer As per Express, Premier League clubs including Chelsea have been alerted by the availability of Copenhagen star Roony Bardghji. The forward is on the radar of many top English sides. The Blues will face competition ...

Few Premier League fans will forget the utter disbelief caused by the announcement that Manchester City had been taken over by super rich Abi Dhabi owners in 2008.Their new overlords promised to spend big as a new era dawned for a club that had experienced financial troubles only recently. Some ...