Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Crystal Palace midfielder Chrisantus Uche has expressed optimism about his future at the club following his Premier League debut, insisting he is ready to give his all to help the Eagles achieve their goals this season. The Nigerian international made his first appearance for Palace on Saturday, coming off the bench in the 84th minute of a goalless draw against Sunderland. Although he had limited time on the pitch, Uche said the experience was a crucial step in adapting to English top-flight football and proving his worth to both manager and fans. A Promising Debut “It was a good game,…

It was a derby to forget for Manchester United as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City ran out 3-0 winners at the Etihad. For United boss Ruben Amorim, the result underlined the challenges he faces in making his philosophy work in the Premier League. His record now stands at eight wins from 31 league matches, and questions over his rigid approach are growing louder. City’s victory was not simply down to Erling Haaland’s brace and Phil Foden’s strike, but to a carefully constructed tactical plan that exploited United’s structural weaknesses. Guardiola’s ability to adapt his system contrasted sharply with Amorim’s insistence on…

Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has officially unveiled his final 21-man squad for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, with Nigeria set to take on Norway, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia in the group stage. The seven-time African champions will be making their latest bid for global glory at the tournament in Chile, and Zubairu has opted for a squad packed with familiar faces who impressed at the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations earlier this year in Egypt. Familiar names and key inclusions Among the standout names in the team are Sporting Lagos goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt, who retains his spot…

American teenager Iva Jovic announced herself as one of tennis’ brightest rising stars after claiming her first WTA title at the Guadalajara Open in Mexico. The 17-year-old defeated Colombia’s Emiliana Arango 6-4, 6-1 in Sunday’s final, becoming the youngest player to win a WTA crown this season. At just 17 years and 283 days old, Jovic surpassed Mirra Andreeva, who earlier this year lifted a trophy at 17 years and 299 days, as the youngest 2025 title winner. She also became the youngest American to win a tour-level title since Coco Gauff triumphed in Parma in 2021. A meteoric rise…

On a night destined for boxing’s history books, Terence “Bud” Crawford delivered a masterclass performance to dethrone Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and become the undisputed super middleweight champion of the world. Fighting in front of 70,000 spectators at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and a record-breaking global audience on Netflix, Crawford produced a career-defining display that has now cemented his place among the sport’s greatest. A win for the ages Crawford, who turns 38 in less than two weeks, made history by becoming the first male fighter to claim undisputed status across three divisions in the four-belt era. Already a champion…

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers expressed delight after Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored a dramatic late winner on his debut, helping the Hoops secure a 2-1 victory away at Kilmarnock on Sunday. The 28-year-old forward, who completed a move to Celtic on deadline day, wasted no time in making his mark in Scottish football. Introduced from the bench for the final 20 minutes at Rugby Park, Iheanacho held his nerve to convert a stoppage-time penalty, sending the travelling fans into raptures and Rodgers into celebration on the touchline. Rodgers full of praise Speaking after the match, Rodgers praised Iheanacho’s composure and…

Everton winger Jack Grealish has made a stunning start to the 2025-26 Premier League season, earning the Premier League Player of the Month award for August after a series of eye-catching performances. Manager David Moyes hailed the accolade as “just the start” for the England international, who has already left a significant mark on his loan club. Grealish, 30, joined Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City and has immediately become a central figure in the Toffees’ attacking setup. Across the opening three league games, he has recorded four assists, surpassing all other players in the Premier League at…

Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has launched a scathing attack on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), declaring the body should be disbanded if the national team fails to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mikel’s outburst comes in the wake of Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein, a result that leaves the Eagles’ qualification hopes hanging by a thread. With two matches remaining in Group C, Nigeria trail leaders South Africa by six points. The Bafana Bafana sit on 17 points, while Nigeria are tied on 11 points with Benin Republic, who still have a…

Chelsea have confirmed a pre-contract agreement to sign Emanuel Emegha from Ligue 1 side Strasbourg in 2026, continuing the deepening ties between the two clubs under Todd Boehly’s BlueCo ownership. The 22-year-old Netherlands Under-21 international will remain captain of Strasbourg for the current season, guiding the French club into their first European campaign since 2020, before moving to Stamford Bridge on a seven-year contract next summer. Emegha, who has scored 23 goals in 57 league appearances, turned down offers from Champions League and Premier League sides to commit his future to Chelsea earlier this year. His decision to delay the…

Eddie Howe has admitted his once-strong relationship with Alexander Isak shifted irreversibly when the Sweden international went on “strike” to secure a record-breaking move to Liverpool. Isak, who became the most expensive signing in British football history after completing a £125m deadline-day transfer to Anfield, had been training away from his Newcastle United teammates during the opening weeks of the season. He refused to play in the club’s first three fixtures, with his desire to force through the move eventually leading to a breakdown in communication with Howe. “Alex and I always enjoyed a great relationship,” Howe reflected. “I loved…