Friday, 2 April 2021

NPFL CLEAN SHEETS: I play every game like a final, says Adeyinka Adewale


By Taofeek Babalola

 

Akwa United goalkeeper, Adeyinka Adewale has attributed his total concentration during games and determination to help his team winning every game to his outstanding performances in the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.

2022 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS: No room for new players, says Rohr


.Says Eagles always want to be the best

.Happy with team’s AFCON qualifying campaign

.Thanks Nigerians for Support 

By Taofeek Babalola


Super Eagles manger Gernot Rohr has hinted that he would not extend any invitation to new player for the team’s Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers which start in June, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Tuesday, 23 March 2021

Sunday, 7 March 2021

Atletico 1-1 Real Madrid: Benzema scores late equaliser



Karim Benzema's 88th-minute strike helped Real Madrid avoid defeat at city rivals Atletico, who missed the chance to go five points clear atop La Liga following a 1-1 draw at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Messi casts his vote in Barcelona's presidential elections


Lionel Messi was seen casting his vote in Barcelona's crucial presidential election on Sunday with the the Catalans captain's future at the Camp Nou potentially riding on the result.

Manchester United end Man City's winning run

 


Goals from Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw gave Manchester United a 2-0 derby victory at Manchester City to end the leaders' 15-match winning run in the Premier League.

Liverpool suffer sixth straight home defeat

 


Liverpool slumped to a sixth straight Anfield loss on Sunday when Fulham's 1-0 victory deepened the Premier League champions' struggles.

Crotone 4-2 Torino: Simy Nwankwo scores brace



By Taofeek Babalola

Nigerian international Simy Nwankwo scored brace as he fired Crotone to a 4-2 victory over Torino in a Serie A clash at the Stadio Ezio Scida on Sunday afternoon.

Aribo, Balogun win first Scottish Premiership title with Rangers

 

. Calvin Bassey too 


By Taofeek Babalola

Super Eagles duo of Joe Aribo and Leon Balogun made history with Rangers as The Gers clinched the Scottish champions for the first time in 10 years on Sunday, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports. 

Monday, 1 March 2021

Early Removal: Ola Aina not injured, says Parker

 

.Rues Maja, Lookman missed chances


By Taofeek Babalola

Fulham boss Scott Parker had downplayed injury fears about Super Eagles star Ola Aina after the defender was substituted during their 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace in the English Premier League clash on Sunday.

Osimhen not recover from head injury


.Nigerian out of Sassuolo clash

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has not recovered from the head injury suffered against Atalanta and will miss the match against Sassuolo on Wednesday.

Rivers United suspends Afelokhai, Anaemena indefinitely



By Taofeek Babalola

Rivers United FC duo of goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai and defender Ifeanyi Anaemena have been handed an indefinite suspension for unethical and unprofessional sportsman conduct.

Monday, 22 February 2021

Osimhen released from hospital



.To rejoin teammates

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has been discharged from hospital, having spent the night in Bergamo hospital in Italy.

CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba draws Orlando Pirates, Entente Setif, Al Ahly Benghazi


Nigerian representative, Enyimba FC of Aba have been drawn alongside two former Africa club champions Orlando Pirates of South Africa and Algeria’s Entente Setif in the Group A of this season’s Confederation Cup.

MFM appoint Olalekan Gabriel as interim head coach


The management of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Football Club has confirmed the appointment of Olalekan Gabriel as the interim head coach.