‎The Bayelsa Queens, reigning champions of the Nigeria Women’s Football League, secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ghana’s Police Ladies FC at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium. This match represented a competitive encounter between two West African rivals. ‎ ‎The Prosperity Girls, who recently triumphed in the 2024/25 NWFL season by defeating Naija Ratels 4-1 in the final round of the Super Six playoffs, commenced their campaign in the West…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  In an exhilarating encounter at Craven Cottage, Fulham managed to secure a dramatic 1-1 draw against Manchester United, dashing the Red Devils’ hopes for a full three points just minutes before the final whistle. The match seemed poised to hand Ruben Amorim’s side their first victory of the season when Emile Smith Rowe scored a late equaliser, finding the back of the net just three minutes before…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  Super Eagles forward and Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has returned to Germany after complications emerged during his medical examinations, delaying his anticipated move to AC Milan. The 24-year-old underwent extensive medical tests at the La Madonnina Clinic and Galeazzi Hospital in Milan over the past 48 hours, leaving doubts over the Serie A switch. READ ALSO: Victor Boniface crashes TikTok live, ladies fail to recognise him The…

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B‎y Boluwatife Kehinde ‎In the of Spirit Ramotada, Barcelona celebrated a dramatic comeback victory against Levante, winning 3-2 and solidifying their perfect start to the season. ‎The first half was dominated by Levante, who displayed impressive control and attacking prowess. Iván Romero opened the scoring early in the match, netting a well-placed shot that caught Barcelona’s defense off guard. José Luis Morales soon followed suit, doubling Levante’s lead with a…

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that star midfielder Cole Palmer was left out of the squad for their emphatic 5-1 victory over West Ham United on Friday night due to a groin issue. Palmer, who has been instrumental for the Blues, was notably absent from the matchday lineup at the London Stadium as Chelsea secured their first Premier League win of the season. Speaking after the match, Maresca explained…

By Boluwatife Kehinde The 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, kicked off with a familiar rivalry as Remo Stars and Rivers United played out a 1-1 draw in the season opener. The M.K.O. Abiola Sports Complex, temporary home to the Ikenne-based Remo Stars, hosted a lively encounter as both sides found the net in the first half. READ ALSO: NPFL sets August 22 for kickoff of 2025/2026 season Aniekeme Okon gave…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter “Dodo Mayana” Rufai, was laid to rest on Friday at the Ikoyi Cemetery. Rufai, who died on Thursday, 3 July, at the age of 61 after a brief illness in a Lagos hospital, was honoured by family, colleagues and friends who gathered for his funeral. The ceremony, however, drew criticism towards the Federal and Lagos State Governments, as well as the Nigerian…

London, Friday – Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has firmly dismissed speculation regarding Andrey Santos’ potential departure from the club, expressing his satisfaction with the young midfielder’s presence at Stamford Bridge. In a statement shared by football journalist Fabrizio Romano on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Maresca made clear that Santos remains an important figure in his plans for the upcoming season. “I’m very happy with Andrey and very happy with…

Liverpool legend and former England international, Steven Gerrard, has revealed his top three midfielders in the world at the moment, highlighting players who have consistently dominated the centre of the pitch for both club and country. Gerrard, who is widely regarded as one of the finest midfielders of his generation, made the selections during a quickfire interview session with ESPN, where he was asked to name his current top three…

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has indicated that Bayelsa State is well-equipped to host the 2028 National Sports Festival (NSF). The NSC Director-General, Bukola Olapade, conveyed this during a visit to Yenagoa, where his delegation inspected the state’s sports and security infrastructure. Olapade, who led a team of sports experts, including Chief Solomon Ogba and Olympian Yusuf Alli, expressed his confidence in Bayelsa’s bid after assessing various facilities, such as…

Barcelona have successfully registered Marcus Rashford with LaLiga, clearing him to feature in their opening fixture against Mallorca on Saturday. The Spanish champions confirmed the England international’s inclusion in the matchday squad after resolving registration issues that had cast doubt on his availability. Manager Hansi Flick admitted earlier on Friday that he was concerned about the uncertainty surrounding Rashford’s status. However, late deals concluded by the club ensured the necessary…