Erik ten Hag is facing the sternest test of his Manchester United tenure. After a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham, pressure has mounted on the Dutchman. The performance was deemed unacceptable, but United’s hierarchy remains committed to supporting their manager. This isn’t the first time Ten Hag has been […]
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Christopher Nkunku made a compelling case for a starting spot in Chelsea’s lineup after scoring a hat-trick in their dominant 5-0 victory over League Two side Barrow in the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge. Manager Enzo Maresca made 11 changes to the side that defeated West Ham 3-0, but Chelsea’s […]
Brazilian football star Neymar has reportedly warned his international teammates at Real Madrid about the challenges of playing alongside Kylian Mbappé. Neymar and Mbappé were teammates at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) from 2017 to 2023, a period during which they won four Ligue 1 titles. Despite their success, Neymar has described […]
In a commendable acknowledgment of Nigeria’s rising sports profile, President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ms. Rena Wakama, the head coach of Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on her recognition as the best coach of women’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Ms. Wakama, aged 32, was honored by the International […]
The recent revelation by Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili regarding her inability to compete in the 100m event at the ongoing Olympics in Paris has once again highlighted the chronic administrative failures plaguing Nigerian sports. Ofili, in a series of heartfelt tweets on Tuesday night, laid bare the incompetence of the […]
A penalty spat involving his teammates overshadowed Cole Palmer’s exceptional performance in Chelsea’s 6-0 win against Everton. Palmer, who scored a hat-trick, faced disagreement from fellow players Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson over who should take a penalty kick. Despite the dispute, Palmer asserted his authority as the designated penalty […]
In the pulsating arena of African football, where talent often shines brightest under the glare of continental competition, William Troost-Ekong emerged not only as a formidable force in defense but as a beacon of leadership and resilience for the Nigerian national team. His coronation as the Player of the Tournament […]
In the aftermath of the Super Eagles’ clash with Guinea in a pre-AFCON fixture, Coach Jose Peseiro has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, despite succumbing to a 2-0 defeat. The encounter unfolded on Monday, with Nigeria dominating the first half but failing to capitalize on their chances. Aguibou Camara […]
In the Saturday match between Arsenal and Chelsea, VAR’s decision to not award Arsenal a clear penalty has caused controversy among experts, fans, and pundits. Despite Arsenal securing a 2-2 draw, the consensus is that VAR failed to intervene correctly in a key incident. Jarred Gillett, who has frequently been […]
In a controversial 2-1 loss to Tottenham, Liverpool Manager, Jurgen Klopp has expressed disbelief as VAR wrongly ruled out Luis Diaz’s goal, prompting the PGMOL to issue an apology for a “significant human error.” Despite on-field officials flagging offside, post-match review, and social media evidence revealed Diaz was onside, leading […]
