Thursday, February 6, 2025

Football

The beautiful game played in Africa. News, events, results, analysis, statistics, profiles, colour stories and more, from across the continent.

OM Africa Days : Olympique Marseille dedicated a week to Africa

For a week in January, Olympique de Marseille wore the colours of the African continent by promoting the OM Africa label. Interviews, video clips, competitions... Throughout the week, the Club showcased 100% African content. For several decades the links between...

Lampard disappointed at sack

Chelsea legend, Frank Lampard has expressed disappointment after he was sacked as manager of the club. Lampard was relieved of his duties by Chelsea on Monday after spending 18 months at the saddle. The former England England international, who is...

Ohanachom promises goals in Nasarawa – Plateau derby, “for my daughter”

Nasarawa United forward, Chinedu Ohanachom has promised to dedicate goals against his former side, Plateau United to his one-month-old daughter. The Solid Miners and league leaders will be the guests of the Tin City side in Friday’s Nigeria Professional Football...

Tuchel replaces Lampard as Chelsea manager

Thomas Tuchel has been appointed manager of Chelsea FC. Tuchel replaces Frank Lampard who spent 18 months in the role before he was dismissed on Monday. Tuchel moves to Stamford Bridge following a two-and-a-half year spell at French champions Paris...

Bundesliga Wrap Match Day 18: Bayern Munich go seven points clear

Bayern Munich have gone seven points clear in Germany’s Bundesliga following a 4-0 at Schalke on Sunday.Thomas Muller scored a brace at the Veltins Arena with Robert Lewandowski and David Alaba also getting goalscoring contributions for the champions at...

Udoh hopes NPFL season ends on the pitch

Akwa United forward, Mfon Udoh is prayerful that the ongoing 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season will end on the pitch unlike the immediate past season that ended abruptly due to coronavirus pandemic. The former NPFL goal king scored...

Chelsea sack Frank Lampard

Chelsea have sacked head coach Frank Lampard after a run of five defeats from eight Premier League games. Owner Roman Abramovich described the decision as “very difficult” and conceded it was a move not taken lightly by the club. Lampard guided...