Author: Nurudeen Obalola
By Korede James Remo Stars came from 1-0 down to defeat Akwa United 2-1 in Uyo on Sunday in the the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Hosts Akwa United took the lead in the sixth minute through Uche Sabastine in the matchday 20 fixture but Arinze Anakwe equalised for Remo Stars before Olamilekan Adedayo struck the winner five minutes from time. Remo Stars not only retained top spot with the away victory, they extended their lead over second-placed Rivers United to five points. In the two other fixtures on Sunday, Plateau United defeated Finidi George’s Rivers United 2-1 while Heartland…
By Korede James Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers continued his impressive scoring form as he netted in Rangers’ 3-1 win away to Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday. Dessers has now scored in four straight matches for Rangers, six goals in that impressive run. His Nigerian teammate Leon Balogun was not in Rangers’ squad. Dundee took the lead in the 19th minute through Sam Dalby before Mohammed Diomande equalised for the Glasgow giants on 36 minutes. Robin Propper made it 2-1 in favour of Rangers on 49 minutes before Dessers added the third goal four minutes from time.…
By Korede James Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze was the hero for AC Milan as his stoppage time goal secured a 3-2 win against Parma in Sunday’s Serie A clash at San Siro. The Nigeria international had been out of action for Milan due to a hamstring injury and his last appearance was against Roma on December 29. The 25-year-old recovered from his injury and was named in Milan’s bench in Sunday’s game. Chukwueze was introduced in the 57th minute and netted the winner five minutes into time added on. Matteo Cancellieri opened the scoring in the 24th minute for…
Jannik Sinner underlined why he is the world’s best men’s player by securing back-to-back Australian Open titles with a merciless victory over Alexander Zverev on Sunday. Italian top seed Sinner delivered in the decisive moments to secure a 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 win over second seed Zverev. Despite an ongoing doping case hanging over him, Sinner has been able to block out the noise to claim a third Grand Slam title. After sealing victory with a composed cross-court winner on his first championship point, the 23-year-old calmly raised his hands into the air before walking over to celebrate with his team.…
By Korede James Brentford manager Thomas Frank has explained why the loan signing of defender Michael Kayode from Fiorentina is important for his side. Kayode, born in Italy to Nigerian parents, arrived in Brentford on an initial six-month loan, with the West London club holding a reported £13.5 million purchase option that can be activated in the summer. Frank expressed his delight that the club was able to secure the 20-year-old Italy youth international’s signature so soon after being regarded as the best young player in Italy. “I’m very happy that we managed to sign him, to give us a…
By Nurudeen Obalola The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco have unveiled a new logo for the tournament. The 2025 edition of Africa’s premier football competition will be held in Morocco from December 2025 to January 2026, with the draw ceremony scheduled for Monday in Rabat. “The countdown to Africa’s biggest event; the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025, celebrated a milestone today with the unveiling of the official Logo for the competition in Rabat, Morocco,” CAF announced on Saturday night. “The new logo,…
By Korede James Manchester City came from a goal down to beat Chelsea 3-1 in Saturday’s English Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium. Chelsea have now failed to beat Manchester City in their last 11 encounters since the 2021 UEFA Champions League final. It was not a good start for City and their debuting centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov whose error early in the game gifted Noni Madueke the opener. But the champions rallied back to claim the win thanks to goals from Josko Gvardiol, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden. The win took Manchester City to fourth place in the table…
By Korede James Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored what proved to be the winner as Galatasaray defeated visiting Konyaspor 1-0 in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday. Osimhen has now scored in his last three matches for Galatasaray and taken his tally in the Turkish top flight to 12 goals in 15 matches. Also, the 26-year-old has scored 16 goals and provided five assists in 20 appearances in all competitions this season. Osimhen netted the game’s only goal when he converted a 20th minute penalty after he was brought down in the box. It is a return to winning…
Manchester United wide forward Antony has completed a move to LaLiga club Real Betis on loan until the end of the season. The 24-year-old Brazil international signed for Manchester United from Ajax in August 2022 for £81.3m – the second most expensive player in the club’s history behind Paul Pogba. He has however struggled at Old Trafford after a fine start, scoring 12 goals in 96 appearances for the club, and netting only once in the English Premier League since April 2023. Reports quoting United sources say Real Betis will be covering a minimum of 84 percent of Antony’s salary,…
By Korede James Leaders Liverpool continued their impressive form in the English Premier League after hammering Ipswich Town 4-1 at Anfield on Saturday. The Reds, who have a game in hand, are six points ahead of second-placed Arsenal in the league table. First half goals from Dominik Szonoszlai (11th minute), Mohamed Salah (35th minute) and Cody Gakpo (44th minute) put Liverpool 3-0 ahead. Gakpo then grabbed his second goal in the 66th minute to make it 4-0. Jacob Greaves pulled a consolation goal back for Ipswich on 90 minutes to deny Liverpool a clean sheet. At Molineux, Arsenal edged out…