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By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. The Young Pharaohs of Egypt snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory against tournament hosts Chile on Friday, keeping their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage of the FIFA U-20 World Cup alive. A sensational free-kick in the final moments of stoppage time completed a memorable comeback, securing the team’s first points of the tournament and an all-important third-place finish in the group. Facing a must-win situation after losing their first two group games, Egypt found themselves trailing early after a goal from Chile’s Javier Carcamo in the 27th minute, assisted by P. Romero. This left the Egyptian…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Manchester City’s Erling Haaland is amongst the standout name on the Premier League’s newly announced shortlist for September’s EA SPORTS Player of the Month, thanks to a haul of five goals and an assist across just three outings that kept the former champions rolling. The Norwegian’s efforts — including a double in the derby win over United, a sharp finish against Arsenal, and another brace versus Burnley — have him leading the scoring charts with eight for the season already. The six-man list, revealed Wednesday, mixes established stars with emerging talents and surprise packages from the league’s…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Victor Ozhianvuna’s story is one of those rare tales that feels like it was written in the stars, a journey from the pitches of Dublin’s southside to the cusp of one of football’s grandest stages. Born on a cold January day in 2009, Victor was a young boy with a ball at his feet when he first kicked around with Firhouse United. But it was at Shamrock Rovers, the club he joined at the tender age of six, where his talent began to shine like a beacon. At Rovers, Victor wasn’t merely another player in the academy.…

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has named a 23-man squad for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic, with Sevilla striker Akor Adams handed his first senior call-up. The squad blends experienced internationals with fresh talent as the Super Eagles aim to reignite their qualification campaign. In goal, Stanley Nwabali remains the undisputed first choice, joined by Amas Obasogie and Adebayo Adeleye as back-up options. The defense will be marshalled by captain William Troost-Ekong alongside familiar faces like Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, and Bruno Onyemaechi, while Germany-based Felix Agu and Belgium’s Benjamin Fredericks add depth.…

Premier League football returns this weekend with another full round of fixtures, and the Opta supercomputer has once again crunched the numbers to deliver predictions for Matchday 7 of the 2025-26 campaign. With teams balancing domestic ambitions and midweek European commitments, this weekend could provide twists at both ends of the table. Liverpool’s perfect run came to an end against Crystal Palace last weekend, leaving Arsenal and Manchester City in hot pursuit, while pressure is mounting on Ruben Amorim at Manchester United and Enzo Maresca at Chelsea after disappointing results. Matchday 7 promises drama, with action spread across Friday, Saturday,…

Manchester United face Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday in what promises to be a crucial Premier League encounter for both teams. For Ruben Amorim, the fixture carries even more weight than usual. It marks his 50th match as United manager, and while the occasion should be a celebration of his journey so far, the poor form of his side means there is more pressure than pride surrounding the milestone. Every Manchester United match comes with enormous expectation, but this one feels particularly decisive. Although there have been no formal indications from the club hierarchy that Amorim’s job is under…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Manchester City’s Erling Haaland is amongst the standout name on the Premier League’s newly announced shortlist for September’s EA SPORTS Player of the Month, thanks to a haul of five goals and an assist across just three outings that kept the former champions rolling. The Norwegian’s efforts — including a double in the derby win over United, a sharp finish against Arsenal, and another brace versus Burnley — have him leading the scoring charts with eight for the season already. The six-man list, revealed Wednesday, mixes established stars with emerging talents and surprise packages from the league’s…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles earned their first win of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup with a hard-fought 3-2 triumph over Saudi Arabia in their second Group F clash in Chile. The result gives them a strong chance of reaching the Round of 16. Nasiru Salihu set the tone early with a 10th-minute opener, but Saudi Arabia’s Amar Alyuhaybi drew level in the 21st minute. Nigeria restored their lead just before the break as Amos Ochoche struck in the 38th minute. The contest remained intense after the restart, with Talal Haji equalizing for Saudi Arabia six minutes into the second half.…

As Nigeria celebrates 65 years of Independence, its sporting history shines as one of the greatest sources of national pride. From pioneering gold medals before independence to Olympic records, world championships, and continental dominance, we reminisce on a number of magical moments that continue to reflect the true Nigerian excellence. 1954 — Emmanuel Ifeajuna’s Historic Commonwealth Gold Six years before independence, Emmanuel Ifeajuna won the high jump gold at what is now known as the Commonwealth Games. He became the first Black African to win gold at a major international multi-sport event, blazing the trail for Nigeria’s sporting future. 1962…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will look to bounce back from their opening setback when they face Saudi Arabia in their second Group F fixture at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile on Thursday. Aliyu Zubair’s men began their campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Norway, a game where they dominated possession but failed to convert their chances. Two strong penalty appeals were waved away, leaving the team frustrated and under early pressure in the tournament. Nigeria, runners-up at the U-20 World Cup in 1989 and 2005, had set their sights on a bright start to ease progression into the knockout…