Harry Kane broke England’s all-time goalscoring record with his 54th international goal in Thursday’s Euro 2024 qualifying opener against Italy. The Tottenham striker banished memories of his crucial penalty miss in England’s World Cup quarter-final defeat by France in December by smashing home a spot-kick just before half-time to give the visitors a 2-0 lead […]

Oluwaseyifunmi Awobiyi Ghana have defeated a stubborn Angola side through a stoppage-time goal from Antoine Semenyo at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Thursday. Semenyo scored his first goal for his country via a scrappy free-kick in the 90+6 minute. The win sees the Black Stars consolidate their spot on top of their group as […]

Nigerian football fans will bank on rave-of-the-moment Victor Osimhen to bang in the goals as the Super Eagles go up against the Wild Dogs of Guinea Bissau as the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign reaches the halfway mark. Top-of-the-table Nigeria square up to second-placed Guinea Bissau at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium on […]

The World Cup champions Argentina are set to return to action against the 2018 FIFA World Cup participant Panama at the largest stadium in South America, Mâs Monumental. Lionel Messi will be looking to aim for his 100th goal for his national team behind rival Cristiano Ronaldo who is on 118 goals for Portugal. Panama […]

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.