Super Eagles forward Salim Fago Lawal played a starring role as Viktoria Plzeň snapped a frustrating five-game winless streak, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Hradec Králové in the Czech First Division. Lawal, a member of the 2025 AFCON squad, broke the deadlock just moments before halftime to settle his side’s nerves. The strike marked […]
Former Real Madrid and Liverpool star Steve McManaman believes Arsenal will walk away with two major honors this season. Despite the Gunners still being in contention for a historic quadruple, McManaman told TNT Sports that he expects Mikel Arteta’s side to secure the Premier League title and one domestic cup. The prediction follows Arsenal’s narrow […]
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is set to serve a two-game touchline suspension after receiving his sixth yellow card of the season during Saturday’s FA Cup tie at Newcastle United. The booking followed a heated exchange with fourth official Lewis Smith and a sarcastic reaction to Omar Marmoush’s goal. While Guardiola will miss the upcoming […]
Victor Osimhen has urged Galatasaray to maintain a “game by game” mentality following their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Beşiktaş on Saturday. The Nigerian striker, whose first-half header proved to be the winner, praised his teammates’ resilience after they were forced to play with ten men following a red card. “We fought aggressively until the end […]
Following Chelsea’s FA Cup triumph over Wrexham, manager Liam Rosenior has declared João Pedro “untouchable.” After just two months at the helm, Rosenior is convinced the Brazilian is now a world-class talent, stating he wouldn’t swap his star striker for anyone—not even Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, or Harry Kane. “Joao is in that category now,” […]
Head coach Rena Wakama has confirmed the 12-player squad that will represent Nigeria at the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Villeurbanne, France. The roster, trimmed from a previously announced provisional list, features veteran stars such as Ezinne Kalu, Promise Amukamara, Amy Okonkwo, Murjanatu Musa, and Sarah Ogoke. The tournament, which runs from […]
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has revealed that midfielder Frank Onyeka is uncertain for Saturday’s match against Bristol City. The Nigerian international, who was subbed off with fatigue during last weekend’s win over Stoke City, has had limited training time this week. Lampard expects to make a final decision following today’s training session.
Former Ajax winger Tijani Babangida has shed light on the tactical shift that powered Nigeria’s success at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Speaking on Sunday Oliseh’s Global Football Insights, Babangida revealed that Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle granted Ademola Lookman a “free role” to dismantle opposing defences. By removing the rigid constraints […]
Fulham have announced their Goal of the Month nominees for February, with Alex Iwobi featuring prominently for his strike against Sunderland. The 29-year-old midfielder, who last claimed this accolade exactly two years ago in February 2024, faces competition from teammates including Raúl Jiménez and Harrison Reed. Iwobi has enjoyed a productive campaign so far, tallying […]
Celtic boss Martin O’Neill has opened up about why Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho has found minutes hard to come by in 2026. After a blistering start following his summer move from Sevilla, the 29-year-old’s progress was derailed by a hamstring injury. O’Neill admitted to the Daily Record that while Iheanacho has the technical ability to […]