Monday, February 3, 2025

Football

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Nigeria’s Pinnick elected into Fifa Council

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick, was on Friday (March 13) in Rabat, Morocco elected into the Fifa Council – the highest decision-making organ in world football. He attained the seat after defeating his only rival, incumbent Walter...

Dreamstar have turned the corner in NWFL, says Tajudeen

Dreamstar Ladies coach, Sheriff Tajudeen has said his side have turned the corner following their draw against multiple champions, Rivers Angels. The Pride of Lagos were forced to a 1-1 draw by the Jewel of Rivers in Thursday’s (March 11)...

Bundesliga Q&A with Demarai Gray

Having just signed a contract in Leverkusen a few weeks ago, what are your impressions?“It’s a very nice place, a very nice city for a start and the environmentaround the club is good. I think on the pitch, things...

Bundesliga Matchday 25 Preview

With only 10 rounds of fixtures to go in the 2020-21 Bundesliga season, competition for the title, and the highly coveted Champions League positions, remains fierce. Going into Matchday 25, there is potential for teams from across the table...

Kalu on cloud nine after first NWFL goal

Dreamstar Ladies' attacking midfielder, Favour Kalu, is on cloud nine after scoring her first goal in the on-going top-flight league. The Pride of Lagos drew 1-1 against visiting side, Rivers Angels in Thursday’s (March 11) Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL)...

Pioli disappointed with draw against Man Utd

Stefano Pioli hailed his "extraordinary" Milan players after they secured a last-gasp 1-1 draw at Manchester United in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday (March 11). United had looked like taking a slender advantage into...

Europa League wrap: Ajax and Roma win big as Man Utd suffer late setback

Ajax Amsterdam and AS Roma recorded emphatic first leg round of 16 victories in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday as Manchester United conceded a potentially damaging late goal at Old Trafford. United had to withstand an early onslaught as...

We paid dearly for complacency, says Okon after NWFL draw at Dreamstar

Rivers Angels head coach, Edwin Okon has explained that his side paid dearly the price of complacency in the NWFL draw against bottom-placed side, Dreamstar Ladies. The Jewel of Rivers were held to a 1-1 draw by the Pride of...

Diallo makes Man Utd history

Amad Diallo came off the bench to score a historical goal for Manchester United in Thursday's 1-1 draw against AC Milan in the UEFA Europa League.Diallo's 50th minute effort in the first leg round of 16 clash meant he...

Enyimba off to flying start in CAF Confederation Cup

Nigerian club Enyimba International defeated Libya's Al Ahly Benghazi 2-1 in Aba on Wednesday (March 10) in their opening group game of the 2020-21 CAF Confederation Cup. Austin Oladapo gave Enyimba the lead in the ninth minute via a signature...