”Osimhen Better Option For Chelsea” – Agbonlahor
Former Premier League striker Gabby Agbonlahor has urged Chelsea to make a move for Nigeria international Victor Osimhen this summer. The Blues are once again set for a busy summer window and could look to fund their business by selling as many as seven or eight players as they seek to strengthen Enzo Maresca’s squad. “I think Osimhen is a Chelsea...
FA Cup Victory Crucial For Manchester City – Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has said that winning the FA Cup would still carry weight for Manchester City, even though a victory in Saturday’s final won’t completely redeem what has been a below-par season by the club’s lofty standards. City relinquished their Premier League crown to Liverpool, ending a five-year reign, and now risk finishing the campaign without silverware for the first...
Crystal Palace Eye FA Cup Glory As Man City Pursue Redemption In FA Cup Final
Crystal Palace stands on the brink of history as they prepare to face Manchester City in Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley—a golden opportunity for the south London club to claim their first-ever major trophy in their 119-year existence. Having been runners-up twice in the FA Cup, Palace now find themselves with a real chance to end their long wait...
Flick Credits “Family” Spirit As Key To Barcelona’s La Liga Triumph
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has attributed the club’s La Liga success this season to the strong sense of unity and camaraderie within the team, calling the environment at the club a “family.” Speaking early Friday after Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Espanyol, which sealed their 28th Spanish league title and completed a domestic treble with earlier wins in the Copa...
Osimhen Addresses Viral Online Campaign
Victor Osimhen has finally addressed the growing social media campaign by Galatasaray supporters urging him to stay with the team longer after his record-breaking performances in Turkey. The Nigerian striker, who recently netted twice in a 3-0 Turkish Cup final victory over Trabzonspor to help Galatasaray lift the trophy for a record 19th time, has been the subject of widespread...
U-20 AFCON: Eagles Lose To Amajita
The Flying Eagles’ quest to win a record-extending eighth U-20 AFCON title came to a grinding halt, following a 1-0 defeat to South Africa at the Suez Canal stadium in Ismailia. The seven-time champions came into the fixture brimming with confidence, having eliminated holders Senegal 3-1 via penalties in the quarter-finals, with goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt the hero, after saving two...
EPL: Amorim Urges Man Utd To Prioritize Chelsea Clash Over Europa League Final
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says that the best way to prepare for the upcoming Europa League final is not to rest key players, but to try and “shock Chelsea” in Friday’s Premier League clash. United are currently languishing in 16th place in the Premier League — a position that reflects their worst-ever season in the competition’s history. Amorim has...
Nottingham Forest’s Awoniyi Out Of Induced Coma, Following Emergency Surgery
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is recovering well after being brought out of an induced coma following urgent abdominal surgery. The 27-year-old Nigerian underwent the life-saving procedure after colliding with the goalpost during Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Leicester City. Despite the impact, Awoniyi initially continued playing but was later substituted—only after Forest had exhausted all available changes. He was rushed...
U-20 AFCON: Nigeria, South Africa Battle For Final Ticket
Nigeria's Flying Eagles will try to maintain their stellar record at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations when they play South Africa's Amajita in a highly anticipated semi-final matchup on Thursday (today). The meeting between the two sides marks their fourth encounter in the history of the competition, and while honours have been fairly even in previous meetings, Nigeria will...
”Nigeria Can Still Earn A Spot At The World Championships” – Olopade
Bukola Olopade, Director General of the National Sports Commission, has reaffirmed that the country can still compete in the relay events at the World Athletics Championships scheduled for Tokyo, Japan, in September. Team Nigeria’s no-show at the just-concluded World Athletics Relays held in Guangzhou, China, significantly impacted the country’s chances of competing in the discipline at the forthcoming World Championships...
