Sports

Awoniyi Secures Victory For Forest – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Taiwo Awoniyi was decisive once again, finding the back of the net for Forest, with his sixth goal in 14 appearances in the English topflight this season.   Awoniyi’s clinical finish in the first half stoppage time gave Forest a crucial lead. Then West …

Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski’s 90th-minute equaliser stopped Manchester City from claiming victory in their Premier League clash on Sunday. It was a breathless six-goal thriller at the Etihad Stadium, in which both sides shared the spoils with a 3-3 scoreline. City thought they had won it nine minutes from time when Jack Grealish turned home Erling Haaland’s cross. But Tottenham snatched …

Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior admits he wants to see Kylian Mbappe signed. The PSG star is off contract in June and remains a priority target for Real president Florentino Perez next summer. Vini Jr told France Football: “Everyone here wants to play with Kylian. I hope it happens one day. “He is one of the best players, maybe the …

In a heartwarming tale of perseverance and talent, 17-year-old Emmanuel Michael’s remarkable journey from the streets of Kaduna to the cusp of international football stardom has captured the imagination of fans worldwide. Scouted while playing football barefooted on the streets of Kaduna, Emmanuel’s raw talent caught the eye of talent scouts, leading to his signing with Simoiben. Read Also: Basketball …

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi is enjoying every bit of his role at Leicester City. Ndidi, who is a natural defensive midfielder, is now playing in attacking position following the appointment of Enzo Maresca.   The Nigerian showcasing his versatility under the Italian, and providing an assist in hard-fought 2-1 victory against West Brom in the Championship on Saturday.   …

Rodri netted a late goal to help Man City secure a point against Chelsea in Saturday’s Premier League game at the Etihad Stadium. Raheem Sterling had given Chelsea the lead just before half-time, finishing off a brilliant counter-attack by meeting Nicolas Jackson’s cross, cutting inside Kyle Walker and curling his shot home.   Read Also: Awoniyi Scores As Forest Beat …

In a thrilling encounter against Ijebu United, Tradesafe FC managed to secure a crucial draw after a challenging start to their Nigeria National League (NNL) campaign. Despite losing their initial two games, the team displayed resilience and determination, highlighting their commitment to making an impact in the league. Read Also: Kid Sensation Ayodele Ismail Shines as Osun United Dominates Warri …

Historic Bundesliga Win for Tella and Leverkusen Teammates – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Tella entered the fray as a substitute for Jeremie Frimpong in the 88th minute, and imparted the Leverkusen attack.   This season, the Nigerian has scored four goals and registered one assist in his 12 appearances. The match saw Frimpong break …

Coach Jose Peseiro says Jordan Torunarigha will get his chance to play for Super Eagles.   Jordan Torunarigha received an invitation to the Super Eagles for the tie against Sao Tome and Principe, after switching allegiance to Nigeria from Germany.   The player made the match day squad but didn’t get a taste of action as the Super Eagles thrashed …

Sporting Lagos has officially appointed Shola Adegun as the head coach of its highly-anticipated youth team. Read Also: 19th Annual Mike Okonkwo Football Championship Promotes Grassroots Sports and Talent Development Adegun’s mandate is to spearhead the development efforts of the recently promoted Nigeria Professional Football League outfit. Adegun brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having previously served …