Nnadozie Injury Raises Fear Ahead Of WAFCON
Star goalie Chiamaka Nnadozie's potentially serious injury has disrupted Nigeria's 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations preparations, just weeks before the competition begins in Morocco. The 24-year-old was forced off in the 79th minute of Paris FC’s dominant 4–0 victory over Fleury 91 in the French Première Ligue after a heavy challenge from Ivorian forward Inès Konan. The incident, which...
Amusan Set For First Hurdles Race In Seven Months
Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the women's 110-meter hurdles, will participate in the Diamond League's season opener in Xiamen, China, on Saturday (today). According to PUNCH Sports Extra, this will be her first hurdles competition since she crashed out of the August 2024 Olympics in Paris. Amusan was confirmed as one of the entrants for the Xiamen Diamond...
Nnadozie Celebrates Paris FC Feats Amid Injury Fears
The Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, could not help but celebrate keeping another clean sheet and qualifying for the UEFA Women's Champions League the following season. The 24-year-old was forced off in the 79th minute after a heavy challenge from Ivorian forward Inès Konan and was replaced by French shot-stopper Inès Marques following several minutes of on-field treatment. The French club...
EPL: Chelsea Moves Into Top Four Following 1-0 Win Over Everton
Chelsea secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Everton on Saturday at Stamford Bridge, with Nicolas Jackson’s first-half goal proving decisive. Jackson struck in the 27th minute, finishing off a well-placed assist from Enzo Fernández. Despite dominating possession and creating multiple opportunities, the Blues were unable to extend their lead but held firm to claim all three points. The win bolsters Chelsea’s...
AC Milan Bounce Back With Victory In Venice
AC Milan bounced back from their loss to Atalanta the previous weekend with a 2-0 victory over Venezia to begin the most recent round of Serie A games on Sunday. No fixtures were played on Friday or Saturday because of the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome. Christian Pulisic opened the scoring for Milan in the fifth minute with Santiago Gimenez...
Juve Pull Out Of Osimhen Race After €100m Demand
Juventus have pulled out of the race to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen after Napoli slapped a €100m price tag on the Nigeria international, with Saudi Pro League clubs now reigniting their interest in the forward. The Italian giants, who have been tracking the 26-year-old for months, have reportedly pivoted away from the Napoli forward after baulking at the steep...
Konate Hails Arne Slot’s Impact As Liverpool Clinch Premier League Title
Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate has revealed that manager Arne Slot predicted Liverpool’s Premier League triumph at the start of the season, shortly after taking charge from Jurgen Klopp in July 2024. Slot, who shifted Liverpool’s style from Klopp’s high-pressing game to a more controlled, possession-based approach, guided the Reds to their 20th English top-flight title, ending Manchester City’s four-year...
“I Hope Osimhen Moves To EPL” — Mikel
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has ruled out Manchester United as a potential destination for Victor Osimhen if they fail to qualify for European competition. Speaking on beIN SPORTS during Soccer Sunday Live, Mikel made it clear that Osimhen’s European ambitions would likely prevent him from joining the Red Devils should they miss out on continental football next season. “If that’s the...
Amusan Continues Diamond League Chase In Shanghai
Tobi Amusan gears up for her next challenge at the Shanghai Diamond League on May 3, 2025, after a promising but slightly below-par start to her 2025 Diamond League season. The Nigerian world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles will aim to improve upon her fourth-place finish at the season opener in Xiamen, China, where she clocked a time...
Antonio Rudiger Set To Miss Up To Eight Weeks After Knee Surgery, Copa Del Rey Red Card
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery for a knee injury on Tuesday. The Germany international will miss up to eight weeks, following a tear in the outer meniscus of his left knee. Rudiger’s injury comes just days after his controversial red card during Real Madrid’s 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in...
