Enyimba FC Fan Calls Out Kanu Nwankwo Over Club’s Performance
A concerned fan of Enyimba FC, Ndubuisi Agu, has expressed disappointment over the club’s current state under the leadership of its chairman, Nigerian football legend Kanu Nwankwo. In a post on his Facebook page, Agu criticized Kanu for allegedly being absent from the club’s affairs, stating that fans expected him to take Enyimba FC to greater heights but have instead...
Dikko Pledges Full Support For Nigeria Deaf Sports Federation
The Chairman, National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko has assured the Nigeria Deaf Sports Federation of the commission’s support in upscaling deaf sports and providing a platform for athletes with special needs to express themselves. Dikko gave the assurance while receiving an NDSF delegation led by its president Dagbo Saka at the NSC secretariat in Abuja on Friday. “I congratulate you for...
D’Tigers Camp Opens Today Ahead Crucial AfroBasket Qualifiers
The 11 home-based players invited for the D’Tigers’ next phase of the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket qualifiers will open Nigeria’s camp in Abuja on Monday (today). The NBBF on Sunday released a preliminary 24-man roster for the third phase of the qualifier set to take place in Tripoli, Libya, from February 17-24. According to the NBBF, the preparation will be conducted in...
Man City Still Toughest Rival For Real Madrid — Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti, coach of Real Madrid, thinks the team that wins their Champions League play-off match against Manchester City will be one of the favorites to win the trophy. Real and City are set to clash for the fourth consecutive season in Europe’s elite club competition, with the first leg in Manchester on Tuesday. But the latest blockbuster showdown between teams...
SuperComputer Predicts Top Three Favorites For Champions League Trophy
The top three teams that are most likely to win the Champions League this year have been predicted by the Opta SuperComputer. They are Liverpool, Arsenal, and Inter Milan. The Reds, who finished top of the league phase, have been given a 24.5% chance of lifting the trophy. Arne Slot’s men have only lost once so far in the competition—a 3-2 defeat...
Kai Havertz To Miss Rest Of Season Due To Hamstring Injury
Kai Havertz is reportedly expected to miss the rest of the season, which could be a serious blow to Arsenal's hopes of winning the Premier League. The German forward sustained an injury during the club’s warm-weather training camp in Dubai and was due to face further tests on the club’s arrival back in England. The Athletic reported on Wednesday that 25-year-old...
Van Dijk Slams Everton: ‘It’s Their Cup Final’ After Liverpool Draw
Virgil van Dijk, the captain of Liverpool, has criticized Everton for showing up for "their cup final" against the Reds in Wednesday's Premier League derby. Liverpool were on the brink of going nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table after Mohamed Salah’s goal 14 minutes from time in the derby at Goodison Park. But David Moyes’ men...
Slot Admits Emotional Outburst Led To Red Card In Liverpool Match
Arne Slot was sent off following Liverpool's tense 2-2 Premier League draw with Everton in the middle of the week, and he later admitted that "emotions got the better of me." Liverpool were on course to extend their lead at the top of the table to nine points at Goodison Park on Wednesday but James Tarkowski struck a stunning volley...
‘Manchester City Struggling To Impose Style,’ Says Guardiola
On Friday, Pep Guardiola acknowledged that his Manchester City team lacks the physicality to compete with their Premier League rivals and is not as comfortable in possession as they once were. City have dominated English football for most of the past decade with a possession-based style that chokes opponents, but they have slipped from their stellar standards this season. The English...
Europa League: Osimhen Vows Galatasaray Will Overcome AZ Alkmaar Defeat
In spite of the loss to AZ Alkmaar, Victor Osimhen is certain Galatasaray will advance to the UEFA Europa League Round of 16. Galatasaray lost 4-1 to the Dutch club in the first leg of the playoff tie on Thursday. Osimhen missed the game due to suspension. The forward insisted that the Turkish Super Lig champions will overturn the deficit in the...
