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UCL: UEFA suspends Benfica’s Prestianni over alleged racist abuse of Vinicius UEFA has handed a provisional one-match suspension to Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni following an alleged racist incident involving Vinícius Júnior during their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg clash last week. The incident reportedly occurred during the heated encounter in Portugal, where Vinicius claimed he was racially abused by the Argentine youngster. The allegation has since sparked an official disciplinary process by European football’s governing body. In a statement released on Monday, UEFA confirmed that an inspector from its Ethics and Disciplinary Commission has imposed a provisional suspension…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa In a historic display of speed at the French U18 & U20 Championships in Val-de-Reuil, 16-year-old Nigerian hurdler Jared Ejiasian shattered the U18 world record in the men’s 60m hurdles on Saturday, February 21, 2026, clocking an incredible 7.43 seconds. Competing at the Stade Couvert Jesse Owens, Ejiasian sliced five-hundredths of a second off the previous world best of 7.48 seconds. That mark had been held since 2019 by Sasha Zhoya—the French athletics star whom Ejiasian has now displaced in the record books. A Season of Rapid Ascent Ejiasian’s record-breaking run is the pinnacle of a dominant…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Manchester City continued their impressive run on Saturday, securing a 2-1 win against Newcastle United. The victory moves Pep Guardiola’s side within two points of league leaders Arsenal, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the season. O’Reilly Double Decides The Contest The standout performer of the night was Nico O’Reilly, whose two first-half goals proved to be enough for the home side. The academy graduate opened the scoring in the 14th minute, showing great composure to find the back of the net after being set up by a driving run from Omar Marmoush. Newcastle found…

With the support of the GalaxySports Computer, we deliver comprehensive, data backed projections for every fixture in the 2025-26 Premier League season. Our advanced simulation model runs thousands of outcomes per match to calculate win, draw and loss probabilities, while also forecasting broader season trends. After proving highly accurate last season, the GalaxySports Computer once again provides weekly insight into the title race, European qualification battle and relegation fight. Matchday 27 Preview The championship race took another dramatic twist after Arsenal conceded deep into stoppage time in a 2-2 draw at Molineux. A victory would have taken them seven points…

After three consecutive second place finishes, the 2025 26 campaign looked destined to be the season Mikel Arteta finally delivered the Premier League title to Arsenal. Significant summer investment strengthened what many already viewed as the strongest squad in the division, particularly with Liverpool F.C. and Manchester City F.C. going through periods of transition. From early October, Arsenal have sat top of the table. Their dominance has been built on ruthless efficiency from set pieces and a defence that has rarely allowed opponents even a shot on target. In Europe, they won all eight Champions League matches to finish top…

Victor Osimhen to Miss Galatasaray’s Clash with Konyaspor Over Knee Injury Victor Osimhen will not feature in Galatasaray S.K.’s away fixture against Konyaspor after being ruled out with a knee problem. The Turkish champions confirmed on their official website that the Nigerian forward is currently nursing a knee injury. As a precautionary measure, he has been excluded from the travelling squad for the league encounter. Osimhen was in action earlier this week when Galatasaray faced Juventus F.C. in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff tie on Tuesday. The 27-year-old delivered an impressive performance, providing two assists for…

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has identified the standout qualities that distinguish Ademola Lookman from the rest of his attacking options. The Nigerian forward has enjoyed a flying start to life at Atletico Madrid following his January switch from Atalanta. Since arriving in Spain, Lookman has quickly established himself as a key figure in the team’s frontline. He has registered three goals and two assists in just five appearances across all competitions, underlining his immediate impact for the Rojiblancos. One of his most notable contributions came in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff first leg, where he…

Super Eagles manager, Eric Sekou Chelle, has presented a detailed list of proposed contractual terms following Nigeria’s third place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Chelle, who guided the Nigeria national football team to a bronze medal at the continental tournament, is seeking a comprehensive welfare and operational package as part of his continued leadership of the team. According to the proposal, the coach is requesting a private Sports Utility Vehicle with a chauffeur and security personnel. He is also asking for accommodation in a well secured environment with 24 hours uninterrupted power supply. The package includes…

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has unveiled a 25-player list for this month’s international friendlies against Cameroon, with captain Rasheedat Ajibade and first-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie headlining the squad. Nigeria will take on the Indomitable Lionesses in Yaoundé on February 28 and March 3 as part of their build-up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The squad features a blend of experience and fresh talent. Forwards Esther Okoronkwo and Chinwendu Ihezuo have been included, while Canada-based midfielder Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene makes a return to the national team fold after a two-year absence. Gift Monday is back in…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa Arsenal Football Club has officially announced that star winger Bukayo Saka has signed a new long-term contract, committing his future to the Gunners until June 2031. The five-year deal, which was completed today, makes the 24-year-old Hale End academy product Arsenal’s highest-paid player, with wages reported to exceed £300,000 per week (rising to approximately £340,000 including bonuses). Saka, who first joined Arsenal as an eight-year-old in May 2010, has grown into one of the most exciting talents in world football. A key leader for both club and country, he has already racked up 78 goals and nearly…