Crystal Palace secured a notable 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals for the first time since the 2011-12 season. Daichi Kamada, who came off the bench, scored the decisive goal in the 64th minute after capitalizing on a poor pass from Diego Carlos. Kamada fired a powerful low shot from the edge of the area, putting Palace back in the lead. Eberechi Eze…

The Carabao Cup quarter-final matchups have been confirmed, with Manchester United set to face Tottenham Hotspur in a highly anticipated clash. United, fresh off their 5-2 victory over Leicester under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, hope to have prospective new coach Ruben Amorim in place by the time they visit Spurs in mid-December. Holders Liverpool, aiming to defend their title, will travel to face Premier League strugglers Southampton, while Arsenal…

Liverpool secured their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a 3-2 victory over Brighton, driven by a stellar performance from Cody Gakpo, who scored twice to break the game open after a cagey first half. After a goalless 45 minutes, Gakpo wasted no time, scoring just a minute into the second half. The Dutch forward cut inside and unleashed a stunning strike that left the Brighton goalkeeper no chance.…

Rúben Amorim, Sporting Lisbon’s current manager and the man widely expected to take over Manchester United, is likely to remain with Sporting until the international break in mid-November. Despite reports suggesting a deal is “done” after Erik ten Hag’s departure, confusion persists as United and Sporting officials have yet to confirm an agreement. Sporting insists that no official deal has been finalized, though Manchester United board member Sir Dave Brailsford…

Tottenham Hotspur have advanced to the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup at the expense of eight-time winners Manchester City. Spurs saw off the Pep Guardiola side 2-1 at the London stadium on Wednesday night, with goals from Timo Werner and Pape Sarr sealing it for the hosts. Recall that Tottenham boss, Ange Postecoglou claimed recently he always wins silverware in his second season, and he now remains on course to…

The newly appointed Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Dikko, announced on Wednesday that Nigeria’s journey toward a sustainable sports economy has begun. Dikko made this statement during a handover ceremony in Abuja, where former Minister of Sports, John Enoh, passed on the commission’s affairs in a brief but significant event. Reflecting on his history with Nigerian sports development, Dikko noted, “History has a way of coming full…

Victor Osimhen has officially stated that he will not be making a move to Chelsea during the January transfer window, reaffirming his commitment to Galatasaray until the end of his loan spell. The Nigerian striker made this announcement following his impressive performance in the Istanbul Derby, where he scored his fourth goal for the club in a 2-1 victory over Besiktas. When asked about his plans for the second half…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the confirmed dates and venues for the Super Eagles’ final two matches in Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification series. According to the NFF, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has scheduled the matches for November 14 and 18. The Super Eagles will kick off their campaign on Thursday, November 14, against the Benin Republic at the Stade…

Atalanta has commended Ademola Lookman following his impressive 14th place finish in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings, making him the only African player on this year’s 30-man shortlist. Lookman, a standout for both club and country, was recognized at the prestigious award ceremony held in Paris, France, on Monday. Atalanta expressed pride in their star forward, posting, “14th place for Mola: proud of you, Ade.” The Nigerian international’s season was…

The Phoenix Suns handed the Los Angeles Lakers their first defeat of the 2024 NBA season in a dramatic 109-105 clash at the Footprint Center on Tuesday night. The Suns’ dynamic duo, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, combined for an impressive 63 points, with Booker scoring 33 and Durant contributing 30. This stunning display secured a hard-fought win for Phoenix and ended the Lakers’ unbeaten start. Durant, who recently reached…

Former Manchester City and Italy striker Mario Balotelli has signed with Serie A club Genoa on a free transfer. The 34-year-old joins after a spell with Turkish club Adana Demirspor and will make his return to Italian football for the first time in over three years, following his departure from Monza in 2021. Balotelli’s move to Genoa marks a new chapter in a colorful career that has taken him across…

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that forward Diogo Jota will be sidelined until after the November international break due to a rib injury. The Portuguese striker suffered the injury during Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Chelsea on October 20 following a collision with Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo. Jota, 27, has missed the last two matches and has yet to return to training. He is expected to miss at least four…