By Oluwaseyifunmi Awobiyi Villarreal forward, Samuel Chukwueze has been nominated as one of the candidates for the La Liga player of the month for March award. The contest for the POTM is a six-way battle between Antoine Griezmann, David Silva, Raphinha, Iago Aspas and Borja Iglesias. The 23-year-old registered three assists in the league in […]

By Oluwaseyifunmi Awobiyi On-form Stade de Reims attacker, Folarin Balogun has been spotted near the USMNT camp amid speculations of where he is likely to commit his international allegiance. Despite being American-born, Balogun has represented England’s U17, 18, 20, and 21 teams. The 21-year-old has dual citizenship with both USA (through birth) and England while […]

By Efosa Taiwo Cristiano Ronaldo has reflected on his second spell at Old Trafford, describing it as the ‘most difficult phase’ in his career. The Portuguese, however, said that the experience made him a better man. Ronaldo was ejected from the Man United team following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan that saw him shading […]

England might finally have the chance to avenge their scorching Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy when they face the Azurri on Thursday as the Euro 2024 qualifiers get underway. Both teams will clash at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona with the Three Lions winless in their last five encounters against the English team. In […]

By Efosa Taiwo Victor Osimhen has expressed optimism ahead of the Super Eagles clash with Guinea-Bissau in the AFCON 2023 Qualifiers. The three-time champions will take on the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Friday as they look to seal qualification for the AFCON tournament. Speaking to the NFFtv […]

Lazio will ban three fans from attending matches for life following anti-Semitic behaviour during the weekend’s Rome derby, including one who wore a Nazi message on his replica top, the Serie A club announced on Wednesday. The club said in a statement that once it has received the trio’s personal details from police they would […]

World number one Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Miami Open tournament on Monday with a rib injury. The Pole was the defending champion at Miami and was expected to play American Claire Liu in the second round on Thursday after receiving a first-round bye. She lost in the semifinals of Indian Wells to eventual champion […]

By Efosa Taiwo Cristiano Ronaldo could be making history, breaking the FIFA record for men’s international caps with a 197th appearance if he plays tomorrow. The Selecao of Portugal will tackle Liechtenstein in their first qualifier for Euro 2024 with manager Roberto Martinez having given a call-up to the legendary forward. Currently, the five-time Ballon […]

Former Real Madrid and Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has announced his retirement from football at the age of 34. The German midfielder spent eight years at the Emirates Stadium after a £42.5million switch to North London from Spanish giants Real Madrid in 2013. In his time at the Emirates, Ozil helped the Gunners win four […]

By Efosa Taiwo Manchester City lynchpin, Kevin De Bruyne has been confirmed as the new captain of the Belgium national team. This comes following Eden Hazard’s retirement from international football after Belgium’s premature exit from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Another fallout from the exit was the end of former coach Roberto Martinez’s reign […]

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has arrived the team’s camp in Abuja ahead of Friday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against the Djurtus (Wild Dogs) of Guinea Bissau.

Twenty-four hours before his wards are due to take on Guinea’s Olympic squad in a final qualifying fixture, first leg duel at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Head Coach Salisu Yusuf said his Nigeria U23 boys are very much up to the task of grabbing one of the tickets to this year’s Africa U23 Cup […]

Tickets for Friday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Djurtus (Wild Dogs) of Guinea Bissau have been calibrated in price ranges of N2,000 and N10,000 for ordinary and VIP seats respectively. The tickets are available at the secretariat of the NFF at the Package B of […]

Togolese international, Emmanuel Adebayor has announced his retirement from football.

By Oluwaseyifunmi Awobiyi 19-time English Champions, Liverpool are the leading contender among Newcastle and Manchester United to move Mason Mount away from Stamford Bridge. According to Caught Offside, the Reds believe themselves the best positioned to reach a contract with the England international. Mount did not make it a secret that he is unhappy with […]