Author: Nurudeen Obalola
By Korede James Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was again on the score sheet as 10-man Galatasaray came from behind to edge out Alanyaspor 2-1 in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday. Osimhen was also among the goals last weekend after bagging a brace in the 3-3 draw at Kasimpasa. The Nigeria international has now netted 17 goals in 21 matches in the league this campaign as Saturday’s victory ended a run of four straight draws for Galatasaray. Alanyaspor took the lead in the 23rd minute through Tonny Vilhena. Things went from bad to worse for Galatasaray as Gunay Guvenc…
By Korede James Arsenal slipped further away in the English Premier League title race after a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Bruno Fernandes’ stunning free-kick put United ahead late in the first half before Declan Rice drew Arsenal level in the second half. The draw means United ended a run of four consecutive defeats against Mikel Arteta’s men in the league. The Gunners are second in the table, 15 points behind leaders Liverpool who have played a game more, while United are 14th. United gave 18-year-old former Arsenal academy defender Ayden Heaven his debut after…
By Korede James Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was in action for struggling Leicester who lost 1-0 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in Sunday’s English Premier League encounter. The Nigeria international played for 90 minutes but could not help his side avoid a sixth consecutive defeat. The defeat leaves the Foxes in the 19th position, while Chelsea displaces Manchester City to go fourth in the league table. Spain left-back Marc Cucurella got the only goal of the game thanks to his 60th minute strike. The Blues had the chance to open the scoring in the 22nd minute but Cole Palmer…
By Korede James Valencia head coach Carlos Corberán has praised Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq following his performance in their 2-1 win against Real Valladolid in La Liga on Saturday. Sadiq struck the winner in Valencia’s 2-1 win at the Mestalla, his fourth goal in his last four games for the club who have been struggling of late. “I have three great forwards because Sadiq is showing it,” Corberán said after the match. “Hugo (Duro) has shown it, but he is not available at the moment. The same goes for Rafa Mir. I have absolute and full confidence in the…
After a long wait, the Super Eagles of Nigeria list for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe was announced last Wednesday. New head coach Eric Chelle unveiled a bloated 39-man provisional squad for the two crucial encounters. Following the announcement of the list, eyebrows were raised as regards invitation to certain players. In this piece, Sportingtimes.ng’s KOREDE JAMES lists 10 players who should not have been included by the Super Eagles coaching crew. MADUKA OKOYE Maduka Okoye has been sidelined since December 2024 after suffering a wrist injury. The 25-year-old has been out of action for…
Nigerian star and Paralympic bronze medallist Eniola Bolaji has expanded her gold medal collection by winning the title at the 2025 Spanish Para Badminton International II in Vitoria. She has now won 11 out of 11 in internationals she has played so far. The multiple African champion convincingly defeated Ukraine’s Oksana Kozyba 2-0 (21-15, 21-15) in the women’s singles SL3 final category. On her way to gold, Bolaji first defeated Brazil’s Kauana Michelson Beckenka 2-0 (21-15, 21-2) and then France’s Caroline Bergeron 2-0 (21-7, 21-8) at the group stage before cruising through the quarterfinals, where she beat Australia’s Celine Vinot…
By Korede James Umar Sadiq was once again on the score sheet as his Valencia side defeated Real Valladolid 2-1 in LaLiga on Saturday night. The Super Eagles striker, who netted two goals in Valencia’s 3-3 draw at Osasuna last time out, has now scored four goals in seven Spanish top flight outings since his loan move from Real Sociedad in January. Also, the 28-year-old has found the back of the net four times in his last four games. Prior to Saturday’s encounter with Valladolid, Valencia had failed to win their last three matches. But their winless run ended thanks…
By Korede James Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) leaders Remo Stars lost 2-1 to Bendel Insurance in Benin City on Saturday, failing to stretch their lead at the top. A brace from Meyinwa Oritseweyinmi sealed the win for Insurance, while Remo Stars’ goal came late in the game through Arinze Anakwe. Oritseweyinmi opened the scoring in the second minute and doubled the lead 10 minutes after the break. Anakwe reduced the deficit in the 82nd minute, but Insurance held on to return to winning ways. Remo remain on top of the league table on 54 points, with Insurance now in…
By Korede James Liverpool increased their lead over Arsenal at the top of the English Premier League table to 16 points after coming from a goal down to beat bottom side Southampton 3-1 at Anfield on Saturday. Mohamed Salah continued his brilliant scoring run as he scored two penalties while Darwin Nunez was also on the score sheet for the Reds. Egypt international Salah is now the joint-fifth top scorer in Premier League history on 184 goals, same as Manchester City and Argentina legend Sergio Aguero. The 32-year-old has now scored 27 goals in 29 matches for Arne Slot’s men…
By Nurudeen Obalola The Flamingos of Nigeria took a big step towards qualifying for the next FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 3-1 victory over South Africa in the first leg of their qualifying tie on Saturday. The victory came in South Africa’s home ground in Pretoria, setting the Nigerian girls up nicely for the return fixture in Ikenne-Remo next week. The Flamingos struck twice in the first half and added their third goal midway into the second half, after the hosts had reduced the deficit just after the break. Chidi Harmony netted a brace for the Nigerian girls,…