By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Stade Malien produced a spirited performance in the CAF Champions League quarter‑final second leg on Sunday, defeating Mamelodi Sundowns 2‑0 but failing to overturn a 3‑0 first‑leg deficit as the South African side advanced to the semi‑final on a 3‑2 aggregate scoreline. The home team fell behind in the opening minute when Taddeus Nkeng
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Manchester City lifted the Carabao Cup with a 2–0 victory over Arsenal in the final at Wembley Stadium, extending the north London side’s wait for major silverware and ending their hopes of a historic quadruple this season. After a cagey first half that ended goalless, City seized control in the second
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Travel plans for Manchester City supporters heading to the Carabao Cup final were thrown into chaos after a fan coach caught fire on a major motorway, causing significant disruption. The incident occurred on routes connecting to London, with reports confirming the blaze led to major delays along sections of the M6
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Moroccan side Union Islamique d’Oujda have terminated the contract of Senegalese midfielder Idrissa Ndiaye following an off-field controversy linked to the recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ruling. The club confirmed the player’s departure, although it did not publicly disclose the reasons behind the decision. However, multiple reports indicate that the
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Espérance Sportive de Tunis booked their place in the CAF Champions League semi‑finals after a dramatic 3–2 victory over Al Ahly in the second leg of their quarter‑final tie at the Cairo International Stadium on Saturday. The Tunisian side overturned a first‑leg deficit and progressed 4–2 on aggregate, ending Al Ahly’s
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Philip Otele opened his account for Hamburger SV, but his milestone goal was overshadowed as Borussia Dortmund produced a dramatic comeback to win 3–2 in a thrilling Bundesliga encounter. Otele gave Hamburg the perfect start, tapping home in the first half to register his maiden goal for the club and put
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Chelsea are facing a growing crisis after suffering consecutive 3–0 defeats against Paris Saint-Germain and Everton, extending a worrying run of poor form across all competitions. The latest setback came in the Premier League, where Everton cruised to a dominant 3–0 victory, with Beto scoring twice and assisting a third to
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Bukayo Saka has expressed excitement ahead of his first major final with Arsenal, as the Gunners prepare to face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Speaking to Sky Sports in the build-up to the showdown, Saka highlighted the personal significance of the occasion, having risen through Arsenal’s academy
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Moroccan giants AS FAR produced a stunning performance in Cairo to eliminate defending champions Pyramids FC from the CAF Champions League, sealing a 2–1 victory on the night and progressing 3–2 on aggregate. The result confirmed a major upset in the quarter-finals, as the Moroccan side overturned expectations against the reigning
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has weighed in on the controversial Confederation of African Football (CAF) ruling that stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, insisting the outcome should have remained based on events on the pitch. In comments attributed to *The Athletic*, Troost-Ekong referenced the chaotic moment during