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Liverpool FC youngster Will Wright was forced off on a stretcher during the club’s recent UEFA Youth League clash against Atletico Madrid last week, with the striker appearing to have damaged his knee landing on the pitch leading to fears of a long-term layoff. According to club connected journalist Lewis Steele in his Liverpool Confidential column […]

CRYSTAL PALACE VS. LIVERPOOL | Saturday, September 27th |Premier League | Selhurst Park3PM BST/10AM EST And so the last two undefeated 2025-26 teams meet, with Palace — as I’m sure you’ve heard by now — actually on a run of 17 unbeaten stretching back to last season (11 in the Premier League). It is worth […]

Thank goodness for silver linings. Young center back Giovanni Leoni suffered a heartbreaking blow in his debut on Tuesday against Southampton, coming off with what has now been confirmed as an ACL injury, prematurely ending his rookie season for Liverpool. Leoni had even been named to the UEFA Champions League squad earlier this month, and […]

The first Clásico of the 2025/26 LaLiga season is set for Sunday, October 26, at 4:15 p.m. local time (11:15 a.m. ET), when Real Madrid welcome Barcelona to the Santiago Bernabéu in one of world football’s most anticipated fixtures. Real Madrid head into the clash top of LaLiga with a perfect 18 points from six […]Read More

Nigeria international, Joy Omewa continued her hot streak in front of goal, netting the decisive strike in Fortuna Hjørring’s 1-0 victory over HB Køge in the Danish Women’s League. The 22-year-old striker scored her fourth league goal of the season, extending her scoring streak to three consecutive matches. Omewa has now registered eight goals in […]

Swedish club, Djurgården IF have confirmed the signing of 18-year-old Nigerian striker Goodness Osigwe, one of the standout prospects from the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. Djurgården, with Goodness’ transfer, intent to blend youthful energy with international pedigree as they continue strengthening their squad for the Swedish league campaign. Goodness Osigwe on […]

Former Super Falcons forward, Stella Mbachu has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for delaying the contract confirmation of interim head coach, Justin Madugu, insisting the situation reflects a recurring pattern of neglect towards indigenous coaches. Mbachu, a holder of multiple Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) triumphs with Nigeria, spoke frustrated that despite guiding […]

Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface has admitted that inadequate preparation time is the major reason Nigerians are not always seeing the best of the national team. Boniface stressed that limited training together affects their ability to build the necessary on- field connection. “We have so many players, but sometimes we have limited time to train. […]

Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench to help Celtic secure a vital point against Crvena Zvezda. Iheanacho was introduced at halftime, replacing Daizen Maeda. Just ten minutes later, he found the back of net. Benjamin Nygren laid a precise pass to the Nigerian who then controlled it expertly and fired a clinical shot into the net, […]

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali stole the headlines on Wednesday evening after producing a decisive penalty save at the death to earn Chippa United a crucial point against Sekhukhune United. The clash at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane was fiercely contested, with the home side dominating proceedings. Sekhukhune enjoyed the lion’s share of […]

President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has called on the Commonwealth to make history by bringing the 2030 Commonwealth Games to Nigeria. In a message shared via his official X account, Tinubu stated that awarding the centenary edition of the Games to Nigeria would send a strong signal of inclusion and […]

Terem Moffi’s penalty wasn’t enough to save OGC Nice from defeat on the opening night of this season’s UEFA Europa League, as the French side suffered a 2-1 loss to AS Roma. The breakthrough came early in the second half when Ivorian centre-back Evan N’Dicka headed Roma into the lead in the 52nd minute. Just […]