Author: Galaxy Sports Media

Kenya will have to face Zambia in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) with fewer supporters in the stands after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) imposed restrictions following repeated crowd trouble. Nicholas Musonye, chairman of the local organising committee, confirmed on Tuesday that only 27,000 fans with valid online tickets will be allowed into Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium for the game. The decision comes after several incidents in which spectators forced their way into the venue without tickets during previous Kenya matches. Physical tickets will not be accepted, and the stadium’s CHAN capacity is 48,000. “It’s our own poor behaviour that…

Three years, three title challenges, and three runner-up finishes. Arsenal come into the 2025-26 Premier League campaign determined to finally break the cycle and lift a major trophy. The Emirates is buzzing with hope, the summer transfer business is complete, and Mikel Arteta knows this could be the defining year of his tenure. Over the past few seasons, Arsenal have become one of the most consistent teams in Europe. They are disciplined, tactically organised, and incredibly hard to beat. Yet the ultimate prize has eluded them. In both the Premier League and Champions League, they have been close but not…

Manchester United 2025-26 Season Preview: Five Burning Questions The Premier League kicks off this week and Manchester United enter the new campaign in the middle of yet another rebuild. Last year was a disaster and now the question is whether Ruben Amorim’s side can bounce back. 1. Could a Season Without Europe Be a Blessing in Disguise? No way around it, the 2024-25 season was one of United’s worst in decades.They collected just 42 points, their joint lowest tally since relegation in 1973-74 when they earned only 32. They finished 15th, scored only 44 league goals, and even lost the…

Chelsea 2025/26 Season Preview: Five Burning Questions for Enzo Maresca’s Side With the Premier League’s opening weekend just around the corner, anticipation is high at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea enter the new campaign buoyed by silverware, heavy investment and a belief that they might be ready to push beyond last year’s fourth-place finish. The Club World Cup triumph in the United States was the highlight of a busy summer. Alongside that, big-money arrivals including João Pedro, Jamie Gittens and Liam Delap have added fresh competition up front. Supporters, however, have seen before how expensive recruits do not always translate into immediate…

Ayodele’s Prophecy or Football Reality? The Truth Behind Osimhen’s 4-Year Galatasaray Deal By Austin Akpehe CEO Galaxy Sports Development China When Victor Osimhen put pen to paper on a four-year deal with Turkish giants Galatasaray, the football world reacted in mixed tones. Supporters hailed the move as a fresh challenge, while others questioned the decision of one of Africa’s brightest talents to swap the Serie A spotlight for the Süper Lig. Among those weighing in was the Founder and Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos, Nigeria, Primate Elijah Ayodele, whose remarks sparked wide debate. The prophet who’s Known for…

Crystal Palace claimed the 2025 FA Community Shield after overcoming Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties, following a thrilling 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson once again proved to be Palace’s hero between the posts, repeating his penalty-saving heroics from the FA Cup final earlier this year. Mohamed Salah blasted Liverpool’s opening spot kick over the bar, while Henderson denied both Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott. Substitute Justin Devenny sealed the win with a powerful final penalty, securing Palace’s third straight victory at Wembley. Liverpool made a dream start, with new signing Hugo Ekitike finishing…

Nigeria’s Remo Stars and Rivers United Face Tough Challenges in CAF Champions League Group Stage The reigning Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Remo Stars, along with runners-up Rivers United, are set to face demanding paths in the group stage of the 2025/26 CAF Champions League. Rivers United will begin their campaign by taking on RDC 1 from DR Congo in the opening round. Should they succeed, they are likely to meet either AC Leopards of Congo or Mozambique’s Black Bulls in the next phase. The Port Harcourt-based club, known for their consistent participation in CAF tournaments, are eager to secure…

With the shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d’Or now announced, we take a look at the standout statistics for each of the 30 players competing for the men’s award this September. Jude BellinghamBellingham found the net 15 times and set up 14 more for Real Madrid from August 2024 to July 2025. He is one of just six La Liga players to achieve double-digit figures in both goals and assists across all competitions during that period. He also ranks third in the league for chances created in open play, trailing only Raphinha and Vinícius Júnior. Ousmane DembéléDembélé was directly involved…

The new football season begins this Sunday when Crystal Palace take on Liverpool at Wembley Stadium for the Community Shield. Both teams will be eager to claim the first trophy of the 2025-26 campaign and gain an early boost. According to simulations by the Opta supercomputer, Liverpool have a 54.9 percent chance of winning within regular time. This will be Crystal Palace’s first appearance in the Community Shield following their historic FA Cup victory in May. In recent years, when the Shield features the Premier League champions against the FA Cup winners, the FA Cup holders have been very successful,…

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill is facing a prolonged spell on the sidelines after sustaining a serious knee injury during a routine training session at the club’s Cobham headquarters. The 22-year-old centre-back has undergone surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament, an injury that is expected to keep him out for several months and likely rules him out for most of the 2025–26 season. Colwill had only just returned to the squad for pre-season preparations when the unfortunate incident occurred. According to the club, the injury was picked up earlier this week while the players were going through fitness drills…