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By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. For the first time in decades, the Premier League will play just one match on Boxing Day this year. Manchester United will host Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Friday, 26 December 2025. It’s the only top-flight game on the day – a big change from the usual full round of fixtures fans look forward to every year. The other nine games in that match round will be played over the weekend: Here’s the full list of games for that week: Friday 26 DecemberManchester United vs Newcastle United Saturday 27 DecemberArsenal vs Crystal PalaceBrentford vs BournemouthBurnley vs…

Nigeria’s women’s basketball coach, Rena Wakama, has been appointed as the new head coach of Hive BC ahead of the 2025–26 Unrivaled Basketball League season in the United States. The Unrivaled League, co-founded in 2023 by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, debuted earlier this year with six teams and will expand to eight clubs for its second campaign beginning in January 2026. The league confirmed Wakama’s appointment on its official website, announcing her as one of eight head coaches for the upcoming season. Wakama, 32, has enjoyed a remarkable rise in her coaching career. She guided Nigeria’s D’Tigress…

Uganda’s head coach Paul Put has expressed admiration for the quality of the Nigerian national team while insisting his side will not be intimidated when they face the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Cranes are drawn in Group C alongside Nigeria, Tunisia and Tanzania, and will round off their group stage campaign against the three-time African champions at the Fez Stadium. Speaking to CAF’s official website, the Belgian tactician praised the Super Eagles for their depth, experience and overall quality, describing them as one of Africa’s most dangerous teams. “Nigeria is always a powerhouse in…

Manchester United icon Paul Scholes has sparked debate once again after claiming that Paris Saint-Germain’s Vitinha and Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister are better midfielders than Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo. During an appearance on *The Overlap*, Scholes openly admitted that while Rice and Caicedo are two of the most respected midfielders in the Premier League right now, he simply doesn’t rate them as highly as many others do. Rice, who joined Arsenal in a record £105 million move from West Ham United, and Caicedo, who became Chelsea’s most expensive signing at £115 million from Brighton, have both been…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the Super Eagles will begin their preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs on Sunday, November 9, in Rabat, Morocco. Nigeria will take on Gabon in the semi-final playoff clash scheduled for November 13, while the winner will face either Cameroon or DR Congo in the final set for November 16. Both matches are expected to be staged at either the El-Barid Stadium or the Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat. An official draw will decide which venue hosts each encounter. NFF President Ibrahim Gusau assured fans that…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Defending champions Newcastle United comfortably defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at St James’ Park to progress to the quarter-finals, continuing their quest to retain the Carabao Cup. The victory was built on two decisive headers from centre-back Fabian Schar and German striker Nick Woltemade, with the Magpies controlling the game against a heavily rotated and underwhelming Spurs side under Thomas Frank. The result maintained Newcastle’s momentum in the competition and compounded Tottenham’s recent struggles at St. James’ Park. The first goal came in the 24th minute from a corner, with Fabian Schar rising above the static Tottenham defense…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. English football fans got a real treat with the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw. It’s packed with big rivalries, surprise teams, and a clear shot at Wembley. All four games happen the week starting December 15, 2025. Dates and times will come out soon. Here’s the draw: 1 Arsenal vs Crystal Palace2 Cardiff City vs Chelsea3 Manchester City vs Brentford4 Newcastle United vs Fulham Main Matches and What to Watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: London derby at the EmiratesArsenal beat Brighton 2-0 in the last round, with goals from young star Ethan Nwaneri and Bukayo Saka. Palace pulled…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. In another major Carabao Cup upset, Crystal Palace secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, marking their third win against the Reds this season in all competitions. This result further cemented Oliver Glasner’s reputation for tactical brilliance, with his well-drilled side exploiting the weaknesses in Arne Slot’s rotated Liverpool lineup. The victory provides a huge boost in confidence and momentum for the Eagles, who had recently experienced a slight dip in their impressive league form. Palace’s performance was rooted in a highly organized defense and quick, devastating transitions in attack. They nullified Liverpool’s creative threats,…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Chelsea scraped through to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Wolves at Molineux, but not before a scare orchestrated, in part, by Wolves’ Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare. The match saw a flurry of goals, with the visitors taking a seemingly unassailable 3-0 lead into halftime, only for Wolves to launch a spirited second-half comeback. The youth of the Chelsea side, coupled with some defensive lapses, allowed the hosts back into the contest, making the final stages a nervy affair for the Blues faithful. The first half was a showcase of attacking football from…

Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard has expressed his delight after being officially inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame for the class of 2025. The Belgian maestro becomes the 26th player to receive the prestigious honor, joining an elite list of football icons such as Frank Lampard, John Terry, Didier Drogba, Ashley Cole, and Petr Cech—all of whom were once his teammates at Stamford Bridge. During his seven-year spell in England, Hazard made 245 Premier League appearances, notching 85 goals and 85 assists while thrilling fans with his dazzling dribbles and creativity. The former Real Madrid forward lifted the…