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Sweden’s AIK drew 2-2 yesterday against IF Brommapojkarna in a first division match in Sweden in which up to two Nigerians faced off, Zadok Yohanna and Obilor Okeke. Okeke was tasked with keeping Yohanna in check, who started out in Sweden for AIK, despite operating primarily as a winger. Zadok picked up an assist before being substituted and added to …

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman scored for Atletico as they fought back to beat Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final clash on Tuesday night. Trailing 2-0 from the first leg at Camp Nou, Barcelona started the match well by equalizing 2-2 on aggregate in the 24th minute. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the fourth minute and Ferran Torres added …

Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has expressed her sincere happiness to be part of the Super Eagles squad for last month’s friendlies against Iran and Jordan. Okoye, who was left out of the Super Eagles squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, featured in the 2-1 win over Iran’s Team Melli. However, a calf injury …

The 2026 edition of women’s soccer championship started on an exciting note in Ifo, Ogun State, with matchday 1 offering competitive action in the U10, U13 and U15 categories. One of the highlights of the opening day came in the U13 division, where Femmco FC recorded an impressive 3-1 victory over Solace FA. The match was defined by a sensational …

Former Nigerian international Mikel Obi believes Chelsea star Cole Palmer looks completely lost without Nicholas Jackson in the team. Following a season-long loan to Bayern Munich, Jackson has maintained respectable production in the Bundesliga, recording eight goals and four assists despite often being a rotation option. Also Read: Super Eagles Midfielder Named to MLS Team of the Week speaking in …

CAF Acting Secretary General Samson Adamu confirmed that the body is still carrying out internal investigations into the allegations involving the CAF Referees Committee Chairman Oliver Safari. Safari is alleged to have ordered the referee of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final to “preserve the match” by refraining from issuing yellow cards to the Senegalese players. Congolese referee Jean-Jacques …

He was not considered good enough for either the Golden Eaglets or the Flying Eagles, but now Bauchi-born Zadok Yohanna, whose Nigerian academy president described him as “my special boy”, is simply on fire in Sweden. After just a handful of games for one of Sweden’s traditional clubs, AIK Solna, the electrifying 18-year-old winger has caught the attention of the …

By Abayomi Ademola Tragedy has struck the Ghana Premier League following the death of Berekum Chelsea striker Dominic Frimpong, who was fatally shot during an armed robbery on the team bus. The incident occurred on Sunday night on the Bibiani-Goaso road when the team was returning from a league match, when armed robbers ambushed the bus and opened fire, forcing …

Leeds United secured a historic 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, ending a 45-year wait for a league win at the stadium. Leeds striker Noah Okafor scored two goals in the first half, capitalizing on defensive errors to give the visitors a strong lead. United’s challenge suffered a blow early in the second half when Lisandro Martinez was …

The abrupt injury of an FC Milan star shook the odds overnight. Within hours, the bookmakers changed their lines…quickly. What changed? Why did the numbers increase so quickly? Markets handle surprises like these more easily than most expect. The numbers tell the story clearly. It remains true here: betting offers fun, but the operator still has the advantage. Effects of …