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Nigeria’s campaign in this season’s CAF Confederation Cup suffered a double blow on Sunday, as both Kwara United and Abia Warriors were knocked out at the very first hurdle. At the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Kwara United went into their second-leg tie against Ghanaian champions Asante Kotoko with hopes of overturning a 4-3 defeat from the first meeting in Accra. However, those ambitions were dashed when Hubert Gyau struck early in the second half to hand Kotoko a 1-0 victory on the day and a 5-3 aggregate success overall. The Harmony Boys started brightly, creating the game’s first…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa In a keenly contested match, Crystal Palace handed Liverpool their first loss of the season in a 2-1 win for the Eagles. The two sides came into the game as the only teams yet to taste defeat this season; however, it was Crystal Palace who continued their unbeaten streak. The Eagles drew first blood in the early minutes of the first half, when Ismaila Sarr struck the back of the net, with the team showing composure and tactical discipline. Glasner’s side gave Liverpool a run for their money, frustrating Arne Slot’s team. The Reds thought they had…

Crystal Palace Ends Liverpool’s Unbeaten Streak at Selhurst Park By Olukayode Olumuyiwa In a keenly contested match, Crystal Palace handed Liverpool their first loss of the season in a 2-1 win for the Eagles. The two sides came into the game as the only teams yet to taste defeat this season; however, it was Crystal Palace who continued their unbeaten streak. The Eagles drew first blood in the early minutes of the first half, when Ismaila Sarr struck the back of the net, with the team showing composure and tactical discipline. Glasner’s side gave Liverpool a run for their money,…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa Chelsea were disgraced at home at Stamford Bridge in matchday 6 of the Premier League 2025/2026 season. The Blues began well in the contest, winning the first half courtesy of Enzo Fernandez’s goal in the 24th minute. Chelsea’s fortunes changed in the second half after Trevoh Chalobah was shown a red card for a reckless challenge. Brighton capitalized on the advantage with substitute Danny Welbeck equalizing for Brighton in the 77th minute. The visitors wouldn’t settle for less, as two late goals from De Cuyper and Danny Welbeck put the game beyond Chelsea, who were reckless in…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Rúben Amorim remains in search of back-to-back victories since he took over the reins at Old Trafford. The Red Devils traveled to Brentford for matchday 6 of the 2025/2026 Premier League campaign, but a first-half brace from Igor Thiago and a late goal from Mathias Jensen were enough to defeat the visitors from Manchester. Though new signing Benjamin Šeško scored his first goal since joining from RB Leipzig in the summer, it wasn’t enough to salvage a point for Manchester United. Fernandes will be ruing his missed chance from the spot after failing to convert a penalty…

Barcelona’s preparations for two crucial fixtures have been dealt a heavy setback as the Spanish champions confirmed fresh injury concerns to two first-team players. The Catalan giants will be without winger Raphinha and backup goalkeeper Joan García, who have both been sidelined with significant problems that further deepen the club’s growing fitness crisis. Raphinha, one of the team’s creative sparks in attack, has been ruled out for three weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury. The Brazilian has been central to Barcelona’s wing play this season, and his absence leaves manager Hansi Flick short of options on the flanks at a…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa ‎Once hailed as football’s most decorated player with 43 major trophies, Dani Alves’ glittering career has been overshadowed by a high-profile legal battle that has captivated the world. The former Barcelona, Juventus, and PSG star faced allegations of sexual assault, a conviction, an acquittal, and a separate financial ruling that have redefined his legacy. Here is the full story of a football icon’s fall and fight for redemption. ‎The Night That Changed Everything ‎On December 30, 2022, a night at Barcelona’s Sutton nightclub turned Alves’ life upside down. A woman accused the Brazilian right-back of sexually assaulting…

FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025: Groups, Fixtures, Format, Venues and Live Streaming in India The stage is set for the twenty-fourth edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which begins on September 28, 2025, in Chile and runs until October 20. Twenty-four teams from across six football confederations will come together for three weeks of action as the most promising young talents in the game battle for the ultimate prize in youth football. This tournament has always been a showcase of the future stars of world football. Many of the great names of the sport, from Diego Maradona to Lionel…

Championship: Garba promises stronger Golden Eaglets ahead of Burkina Faso clash Golden Eaglets head coach Manu Garba has expressed confidence that his young team will show significant improvement when they go head-to-head with Burkina Faso in their final Group B match at the ongoing WAFU B U-17 Championship. The five-time world champions booked their place in the semi-finals after thrashing Benin Republic 4-1 on Wednesday, a result that underlined their pedigree in youth football despite having only recently assembled their squad. Saturday’s game in Yamoussoukro carries extra weight, as both sides are still vying for top spot in Group B.…

Europa League: Rodgers praises Iheanacho, highlights Nigerian’s key strength Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has singled out Kelechi Iheanacho for praise after the Nigerian striker scored a crucial equalizer in their UEFA Europa League opener against Crvena zvezda on Wednesday night. The 28-year-old came off the bench to make an instant impact at the Rajko Mitic Stadium, calmly finishing a well-worked move to secure a 1-1 draw for the Scottish champions. Speaking after the match, Rodgers described Iheanacho’s strike as “outstanding” and explained why he values the forward’s qualities so highly. “I thought Kelechi Iheanacho’s goal was outstanding,” Rodgers told TNT…