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
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Mikel Arteta has urged his players and supporters to “attack the final” as Arsenal prepare to face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, stressing unity, belief, and focus ahead of one of the club’s most important matches in recent years. Speaking during his pre-match press conference, the Arsenal
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has criticised the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for what he described as inconsistency in applying its own rules, following the controversial decision to strip Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to Morocco. Speaking in reaction to the ruling,
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo A member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Committee, Mohamed Robleh Djama, has denied any involvement in the controversial ruling that reportedly stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and reassigned it to Morocco. Djama, speaking amid mounting scrutiny over the decision, stated clearly that he
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has expressed his disappointment over Nigeria’s AFCON campaign, insisting the team deserved to win the tournament despite falling short. Reflecting on the competition, which he followed from home after missing out on selection, Okoye said he experienced the highs and lows alongside millions of Nigerian fans.
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Former Senegal international Habib Beye has cast doubt over CAF’s controversial decision to award the AFCON 2025 title to Morocco, insisting the ruling does not reflect what happened on the pitch. Reacting to the verdict by the Confederation of African Football, Beye struck a defiant tone, suggesting Senegal remain the rightful