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Real Madrid have returned to the summit of La Liga after beating Granada 2-0 at the Bernabeu on Saturday. Los Blancos started the day in first place but dropped to second for a matter of hours after Girona’s earlier 2-1 win over Valencia. Toni Kroos provided an excellent pass to set up Brahim Diaz for the opener on 26 minutes. …

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 …

Newcastle United dominated and defeated Manchester United 1-0 in a Premier League encounter on Saturday. More to follow… Join the conversation Opinions Support Ripples Nigeria, hold up solutions journalism Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs. As a media platform, we hold leadership accountable and will not trade the right to press freedom and free speech …

Onyekuru completes Al-Feiha’s medical – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The striker according to report has completed his medical examination ahead of his €5m move from Adana Demirspor.   …

The 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season returns with Matchday 20 ties this weekend after the break due partly to the participation of the Super Eagles at 2023 AFCON and the desire of the league organisers to have all first stanza matches completed before the commencement of the second stanza. Read Also: Africa’s Hope Rest on Nigeria, Egypt As …

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has stated that the Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the adoption of the National Sports Industry Bill (NSIP) for full implementation, under the renewed mandate of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Read Also: Goal Scoring Is My Habit – Young Football Prodigy Effiong Peace Senator Enoh remarked that …