The first international window of 2023 presented a chance for Nigeria to get back to winning ways as six points from six would secure automatic qualification to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Almost a year on from that ill-fated 1-1 draw with Ghana which meant they would not be at the 2022 FIFA World…
As the final whistle blew on an exhilarating Champions League final at the Stade De France on Saturday, 28th May 2022, Liverpool fans had once again found themselves at the sharp end of a now familiar feeling— the emphatic demolition of European hopes at the hands of Real Madrid. Tears of shock were mixed with…
Paris Saint-Germain have hit yet another European disappointment as goals from Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Serge Gnabry saw Bayern Munich advance into the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals at the expense of the underwhelming Parisians. The Bavarians showed their quality and efficiency as they proved themselves the better-prepared team on a very important night, despite the…
Barcelona extended their lead at the top of the La Liga table to 11 points thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Villarreal in one of the toughest away grounds at the Estadio de la Cerámica. It makes it 16 games unbeaten in all competitions for the Blaugrana who have hit their best run of…
After nine consecutive league titles for Juventus, the Serie A title race has made for an intriguing spectacle in the last couple of years after ‘the chasing pack’ finally caught up with the falling giants. A bid to get a third different Italian champion in as many seasons has led to the standout game of…
Just two teams remain at the first-ever World Cup in an Arab country, a tournament which has produced so many wonderful moments that fans no longer want it to end. Despite all the epic upsets throughout a fascinating tournament, the two nations who take to the Lusail Iconic Stadium are well balanced and fully deserve…
Amidst the backdrop of controversy as regards the hosting and concerns over the readiness of Qatar to host the biggest global sporting event. The football has expectedly switched attention to where it needs to be and the 2022 FIFA World Cup has delivered more than anticipated on and off the pitch. There have been upsets…
The most controversial of FIFA World Cups in recent memory has kicked off and the sight of goals flying in has brought back the enjoyment of football. In truth, the on-pitch action has not disappointed as the first-ever winter tournament has had its thrills and spills. After the first round of group matches, Bukayo Saka,…
Real Madrid secured a fifth win against eternal rivals Barcelona from the last six meetings in La Liga as the Culers suffered another setback in the first El Clásico of the 2022-23 season. Once again, the result and performance showed Xavi Hernandez’s talented side still have some way to go after they were downed 3-1…
A thrilling summer transfer window saw several groundbreaking deals completed, Chelsea’s new owners were perhaps the busiest having spent a record £271 million in one window to kickstart their new era. New signings are already getting to terms with their new environment as some players who sought a move away will remain in situ for…
