Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar could be in line for a permanent stay at Valencia following an impressive run of form since arriving on loan from Real Sociedad in January, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward played a pivotal role over the weekend as Valencia stunned Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu — their first […] More
The Premier League fixtures are coming thick and fast as the season begins to wind down. Liverpool will edge closer to becoming champions if they secure a win at Fulham this weekend. Before that match at Craven Cottage, their Merseyside rivals, Everton, could do them a favour by hosting Arsenal on Saturday. However, the standout […] More
That’s what we have to kick off Saturday’s March Madness action, as the Florida Gators take on the Auburn Tigers for the second time in the 2024-25 season. These teams matched up once in the regular season – they did not play in the SEC Tournament – with the Gators picking up a nine-point win […] More
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim (right) will be looking to overcome Pep Guardiola for the third time this season Ruben Amorim is focused on his own problems rather than Manchester City’s as the Manchester United head coach looks to get the better of Pep Guardiola for the third time this season. Sunday’s Old Trafford encounter […] More
Northamptonshire chair reflects on his troubled time in football and the push and pull of money in domestic cricket As the man parachuted in to save Northern Rock during the 2008 financial crisis and the chair of the Premier League at the height of the European Super League threat 13 years later, Gary Hoffman can […] More
Barcelona host Real Betis at the Estadi OlÃmpic LluÃs Companys looking to extend their lead atop La Liga. The Catalans have won nine La Liga games in a row and command the title race with a three-point lead over Real Madrid. However, this won’t be an easy game for the Catalans as Betis are the […] More
Hugo Broos’ side lead Group C with 13 points after six matches, six points clear of Super Eagles. Eric Chelle Éric Chelle, the Super Eagles head coach, has said it is important for the team to beat the Bafana Bafana of South Africa if they must qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bafana Bafana […] More
The English Premier League has revealed that a significant modification to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be implemented for the final seven matches of the 2024/2025 season. LeadNaija reports that the video assistant referee has remained a contentious topic among both fans and clubs. However, a new development is on the horizon for […] More
Former Manchester United winger, Nani, has hailed incoming Chelsea signing Geovany Quenda. Nani said the Portugal U21 international is an unbelievable player, adding that he has speed and energy. Chelsea spent over £40 million to sign Quenda after his breakthrough season for Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon. Quenda will spend next season on loan at Sporting […] More
The Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C) have accused the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) of negligence in the death of Segun Olanrewaju during a fight in the country. In a chat with TheCable on Monday, Remi Aboderin, secretary-general of the NBB of C, said the GBA did not adhere to the sport’s rules […] More
Man United will demand a fee of around £40 million for winger Antony as they seek to sell ten squad players as part of a major summer overhaul. According to a report the I paper, Man United are ‘confident’ they can get a fee of £40 million for the 25-year-old after his impressive loan at […] More
Everton and Crystal Palace are eager to appoint Jason Ayto as their new sporting director with Arsenal keen on keeping the 40-year-old. According to TBR, Everton and Crystal Palace are vying to appoint Jason Ayto as their newest Sporting director after changes in the background. The current Arsenal executive is seen as a viable candidate […] More