Fulham manager Marco Silva has back Alex Iwobi following the criticism he receives from Nigeria fans after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The 27-year-old winger, singled out for criticisms as Super Eagles missed out on clinching AFCON trophy as Nigeria fell to Ivory Coast in the tournament final. The former Arsenal star was subjected online abuse from Super Eagles …

Anthony Gordon’s 55th minute goal was enough to earn Newcastle United a precious victory over Manchester United in Saturday’s Premier League game. Newcastle’s win means they have beaten Manchester United in three consecutive games for the first time in more than a century.   Read Also: NPFL: Doma United Extend Unbeaten Streak, Enyimba Pip Sunshine Stars Recall that Newcastle recorded …

Morocco held 2023 AFCON hosts Côte d’Ivoire to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly game in Abidjan on Saturday. Sebastien Haller gave Côte d’Ivoire the lead in three minutes of added time in the first half. But with nine minutes left in the game Ayoub El Kaabi equalised for Morocco. Côte d’Ivoire will play another international friendly game this …

Following Leicester City’s relegation from the Premier League, there are few Nigerian internationals currently plying their trade in the English top flight. Historically, the league has provided a platform for some of the nation’s greatest-ever players to excel. The likes of Nwankwo Kanu and Jay-Jay Okocha have torn the Premier League apart in the past. But now with many of …

Sunshine stars Football club of Akure today unveiled former Plateau United coach Kennedy Boboye as the team’s Technical Adviser. Read Also: 13th African Games: Spectacular Masquerade Carnival in Takoradi Boosts Awareness for African Games The former Abia Warriors and Heartland manager agreed to join Sunshine stars Fc following the sack of Edith Agoye who led the team to a 14th …

In a thrilling English Championship match at the Hawthorns on Saturday, Leicester City secured a 2-1 away triumph against West Bromwich Albion, with key contributions from Wilfred Ndidi and Josh Maja. Ndidi played huge role Leicester City’s victory by setting up Kiernan Dewberry-Hall for first goal of the game in the 72nd minutes.   It was the Midfielder’s sixth assist …

Kenneth Omeruo was back in action for Kasimpasa who were held to a 1-1 draw by Fatih Karagumruk in the Turkish Super Lig on Friday. Omeruo was part of the Super Eagles squad that finished runners-up at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He was in Kasimpasa’s starting line-up and played for 90 minutes in the home draw. Also Read: …

Osun United continued their remarkable start to the season by defeating Warri Wolves in a commanding fashion, with young talent Ayodele Ismail scoring a crucial brace in the third match-day of the Nigeria National League (NNL). Coach Seye Ajayi, making four changes to the starting lineup, showed confidence in Zubair in goal, maintaining the defensive pairing of Afolabi Olatubosun and …

In the wake of an impressive performance at the 2023 AFCON tournament, Stanley Nwabali, the goalkeeper for South African team Chippa United and a standout player for the Super Eagles, has captured the attention of numerous clubs. However, Nwabali remains steadfast in his commitment to his current team, expressing a reluctance to hastily depart despite the allure of other opportunities. …

Jose Peseiro believes Goalkeepers need more encouragement from the fans, and not criticisms. The Portuguese watched from sideline as Francis Uzoho commited another blunder, diverting a cross into his own net during Super Eagles’s friendly against Saudi Arabia on Friday. After the game, Uzoho whose howler cost the Super Eagles a spot at 2022 FIFA World Cup was hammered by …