From Marcus Nkire FC Barcelona claimed their 16th Spanish Super Cup title after edging arch-rivals Real Madrid 3–2 in a pulsating Clásico final played in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A brace from Brazilian winger Raphinha and a first-half goal by Robert Lewandowski sealed the victory for the Catalan giants, who became the first club in 15…
By Tolu James Spain’s world number one, Carlos Alcaraz, has pulled out of this week’s Davis Cup Final 8 in Bologna after doctors advised him against playing due to swelling in his right hamstring. The 22-year-old confirmed the development on X, expressing disappointment at missing national duty, which he described as a privilege he never…
Nigeria 4–1 Gabon (AET) Osihmen and co. put Gabon to the sword in a hotly contested matchup. By Marcus Nkire Nigeria stormed into the World Cup playoff final on Thursday night after a dramatic 4–1 extra-time win over Gabon in Rabat. The Super Eagles looked set for a narrow victory when Akor Adams broke the…
By Marcus Nkire Nigeria booked their place in the World Cup qualifying playoff final after a thrilling 4–1 extra-time victory over Gabon in Rabat on Thursday night, a game that went from nervy to electric in a heartbeat. The Super Eagles started brightly but wasted a handful of early chances, with Victor Osimhen coming close…
From George Chinedu Victor Osimhen produced a stunning hat-trick, while substitute Frank Onyeka added a late screamer as Nigeria stormed past Benin Republic 4–0 in Uyo on Tuesday evening — a result that sealed the Super Eagles’ place in the Four-Team CAF Playoff Tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The three-time African champions went…
Arsenal 2–0 West Ham: Rice and Saka Lift Gunners to the Summit By Edwin chigozie Arsenal climbed to the top of the Premier League table on Saturday with a composed 2–0 victory over West Ham at the Emirates, a result that underscored their growing maturity but also left concerns over injuries to two of their…
By Marcus Nkire Selhurst Park, Premier League – Saturday, 27 September 2025 Crystal Palace struck late to hand Liverpool their first league defeat of the season, as Eddie Nketiah’s stoppage-time goal sealed a dramatic 2-1 victory at Selhurst Park. The Eagles made a blistering start, taking the lead inside 10 minutes through Ismaïla Sarr. The…
From Marcus Nkire Chelsea remain locked in a bitter dispute with Liverpool over Rio Ngumoha — the 16-year-old prodigy who stunned the Premier League last night by scoring a stoppage-time winner just minutes into his senior debut. Ngumoha made headlines after netting Liverpool’s dramatic third goal in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Newcastle at St…
By Marcus Nkire Manchester United are shaking up the summer transfer window with an audacious move for one of the Premier League’s brightest young stars — Carlos Baleba. According to insider reports, including journalist Martin Camus, the Red Devils have opened talks with Brighton in a bid to land the 21-year-old Cameroonian midfield sensation, widely…
By Marcus Nkuire LISBON, July 3, 2025 — The football world was plunged into mourning on Thursday following the tragic death of Portuguese international and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who was killed in a car accident alongside his brother, André Silva. According to Spanish authorities, the fatal crash occurred on the A-52 motorway near Cernadilla,…
