By Boluwatife Kehinde  Jose Mourinho recently reflected on his enduring relationship with Chelsea, reminiscing about cherished memories while expressing disappointment over Benfica’s 1-0 defeat during his return to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening. Despite receiving a warm and enthusiastic welcome from Chelsea supporters throughout the UEFA Champions League match, Mourinho’s disappointment was evident after his team was unable to capitalize on a commendable performance. The only goal of the match…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎Ademola Lookman produced a standout performance as Atalanta battled from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Belgian champions Club Brugge in their UEFA Champions League Group Stage clash on Tuesday night at the Gewiss Stadium. ‎The Nigerian international, who was handed his first start of the season by head coach Ivan Juric, seized the opportunity with a lively display that underlined his importance to La Dea.…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen etched his name into the history books on Tuesday night, becoming the first Nigerian player ever to reach double figures in the UEFA Champions League. ‎The 26-year-old achieved the milestone with a decisive goal that secured Galatasaray’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Premier League champions Liverpool at Rams Park. ‎Osimhen’s moment of glory came in the first half when he coolly converted a penalty…

The Champions League continues to serve up drama on and off the pitch as three English sides — Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham — prepare for crucial group-stage ties on a night that also sees Jose Mourinho return to Stamford Bridge with Benfica. For Liverpool, the trip to Istanbul to face Galatasaray comes under the shadow of a hostile atmosphere, with the Türk Telekom Arena infamously dubbed “hell” for visiting teams.…

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has been handed a one-match suspension by UEFA following his red card during a heated exchange with Liverpool fans at Anfield earlier this month. The Argentine coach was dismissed late in Atletico’s 3-2 Champions League defeat and has now been punished for what UEFA described as “unsporting conduct.” Incident at Anfield The flashpoint came deep into stoppage time after Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk scored…

Zubairu optimistic about Flying Eagles.

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has issued a stern warning to Warri Wolves following the suspension of the club’s head coach, Napoleon Aluma, by the Delta State Sports Commission. The league body has threatened sanctions if the club fails to comply with its operational requirements. League Queries Warri Wolves In an official letter signed by NPFL Chief Operating Officer Davidson Owumi, the league body demanded Warri Wolves submit contracts…

The legendary San Siro, one of football’s most iconic stadiums, could be demolished after Milan’s city council approved a sale agreement involving both AC Milan and Inter Milan. The decision marks a turning point in Italian football history, as the two clubs prepare for a future without the famous ground that has hosted countless memorable matches. A Historic Vote Following a marathon debate lasting nearly 12 hours, Milan’s city council…

Amidst this turmoil, South Africa’s national team is resolutely focused on upcoming challenges as they prepare to secure victories against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, both matches scheduled for October. 

As the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup kicks off in Chile, Norway’s U-20 head coach Bjorn Johansen has admitted that preparing for Nigeria’s Flying Eagles has been one of his biggest challenges so far. The two nations meet today in Talca in their opening Group F fixture at the Estadio Fiscal, and the Norwegian boss is fully aware of the unique threat posed by the West Africans. A Tough First…

By ‎Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎FIFA has taken significant disciplinary action against the South African Football Association (SAFA) due to a critical oversight involving midfielder Teboho Mokoena during a World Cup qualifier match against Lesotho.‎ ‎The incident occurred on March 21, 2025, as part of the preliminary rounds for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mokoena’s participation in the game was a breach of eligibility rules, triggering a series of sanctions as…

Emma Raducanu’s inconsistent run of form continued at the China Open as the British number one squandered three match points before falling 6-3 6-7 (9-11) 0-6 to world number seven Jessica Pegula in Beijing. The loss echoes her earlier defeat this month to Barbora Krejcikova, where she also failed to convert opportunities to close out the contest. Early Promise, Painful Collapse Raducanu, ranked 32 in the world, began brightly, winning…