By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Three Premier League sides were in action in the FA Cup on Sunday, producing a mix of relief and shock as Leeds United advanced to the quarter-finals while Sunderland A.F.C. and Fulham F.C. suffered surprise eliminations. Leeds secured their place in the last eight with an emphatic 3–0 victory over Norwich
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Sevilla FC and Rayo Vallecano shared the spoils in a 1–1 draw in their La Liga clash at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium on Sunday. Sevilla took the lead early in the contest when Nigerian striker Akor Adams headed home from close range in the 12th minute after a teasing cross from
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Semi Ajayi made his long-awaited return from injury on Sunday, featuring for Hull City A.F.C. in their 3–1 defeat to Millwall F.C. in the EFL Championship. The Nigerian international played the full 90 minutes, marking his first appearance of 2026 after recovering from the injury he sustained while on international duty
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Inter Miami CF matches have drawn record-breaking crowds early in the 2026 Major League Soccer season, highlighting the continued global impact of Lionel Messi since his arrival in the United States. A crowd of 75,673 fans attended the clash between Los Angeles FC and Inter Miami at the Los Angeles
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Former Arsenal player Ashley Cole believes Arsenal F.C. have the belief and momentum to challenge for an unprecedented quadruple this season as the club continues to compete across multiple competitions. Cole said the confidence within Mikel Arteta’s squad makes the prospect possible, pointing to the team’s consistent run of results and
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Pep Guardiola has been handed a two-game touchline ban after receiving his sixth yellow card of the season while protesting a refereeing decision during Manchester City F.C.’s FA Cup victory over Newcastle United F.C.. The Manchester City manager was booked after angrily confronting the fourth official when referee Sam Barrott failed
Yamal Strike Gives Barcelona Narrow Win Over Athletic to Maintain La Liga Lead FC Barcelona maintained their advantage at the top of La Liga after securing a 1–0 victory over Athletic Club, with teenage star Lamine Yamal scoring the decisive goal. Yamal’s strike proved enough to separate the sides at San Mamés, ensuring Barcelona preserved
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Yan Diomande is rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting young attackers in European football after a sensational run of form in the Bundesliga with RB Leipzig. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast international has produced 10 goals and five assists in his last 17 Bundesliga matches, underlining his growing influence in
Galatasaray secured a vital 1–0 victory over fierce rivals Beşiktaş JK in the Turkish Süper Lig on Saturday, claiming all three points in a tightly contested Istanbul derby. The decisive moment came in the 39th minute when Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen found the net to give Galatasaray the lead at the Tüpraş Stadium. His goal
Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Several Nigeria women’s national football team stars were at the forefront of their clubs’ new jersey unveilings ahead of the 2026 season in the National Women’s Soccer League, with Michelle Alozie, Chioma Okafor and Deborah Abiodun all featuring prominently in the launches. Alozie was front and centre as Chicago Stars FC