Super Eagles and Victor Osimhen displayed a rare moment of humility and team-first leadership during Galatasaray S.K.’s 3–1 victory over Alanyaspor in the Turkish Süper Lig on Saturday, and it was nearly as memorable as his goal and assist that powered the win. With regular captain Mauro Icardi on the bench and vice-captains unavailable at
The Cameroon women’s national football team secured a dramatic 1–0 victory over the Nigeria women’s national football team on Saturday evening, with a stoppage-time strike from Mbomezomo Yvana sealing the win in a high-intensity international friendly ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The decisive moment came deep into added time at the
Manchester City F.C. tightened the Premier League title race after grinding out a crucial 1–0 victory away to Leeds United F.C., with Antoine Semenyo scoring the decisive goal to keep the champions within touching distance of league leaders Arsenal F.C.. Semenyo’s solitary strike proved the difference in a tense encounter at Elland Road, as Pep
Galatasaray delivered a strong response in the Turkish Süper Lig on Saturday, overcoming Alanyaspor in a 3–1 victory that saw Victor Osimhen reach double-figure league goals for the season. The hosts got off to a fast start, with Sacha Boey giving Galatasaray the lead just before half-time, capitalising on attacking pressure to make it 1–0
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo With a sudden and dramatic escalation of hostilities between Iran, the United States, and Israel, questions are surfacing about whether Iran national football team will still participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, all of whose Group G fixtures are scheduled to be played on U.S. soil. Iran, which qualified for
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has publicly defended his request for a substantial increase in his monthly salary, a figure widely reported as $130,000, by explaining that the amount is intended to cover not only his own pay but also the wages of his entire technical staff. The clarification comes amid intense public scrutiny
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi scored his first goal for FC Porto as the league leaders sealed a 3–1 victory over Arouca in Primeira Liga action at the Estádio do Dragão. FC Porto struck early, with 17-year-old Oskar Pietuszewski opening the scoring inside the opening minute, one of the fastest goals
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Trabzonspor secured an important 3-1 victory over Fatih Karagümrük on Friday night in the 24th week of the Turkish Süper Liga, with Nigerian internationals Paul Onuachu and Chibuike Nwaiwu starring in a dynamic attacking display at Papara Park. Trabzonspor took the lead in the 20th minute, when towering striker Paul Onuachu
Amas Obasogie, the Nigerian international goalkeeper currently with Tanzanian Premier League club Singida Black Stars SC, has been suspended for three months pending an investigation into alleged match-fixing, the club confirmed in an official statement. In a statement released by the CEO’s Office and shared via the club’s official social platforms on Friday, February 27,
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Major Upgrade Begins in Morocco’s Red City The Grand Stade de Marrakech, one of Morocco’s most iconic football venues, is set to temporarily close as part of an extensive renovation programme tied to preparation efforts for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal. ### **Full-Scale