Arsenal midfielder and captain Martin Odegaard has not seen action for the club since picking an ankle injury while on international duty with Norway in September.However, Arsenal fans can start to look forward to their captain’s return following positive updates from Mikel Arteta and Norway boss Stale Solbakken. Solbakken recently hinted that he should have the midfielder back in time for the international break in November. Odegaard’s absence has been…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have made a significant leap in the latest FIFA rankings, moving up three spots to 36th in the world. This rise marks a return to form for the three-time African champions, who have now reclaimed their place among Africa’s top five teams. The Super Eagles’ sole fixture during the ranking review period was a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Libya’s Mediterranean Knights in an Africa Cup of Nations…

In a nail-biting season opener, the Phoenix Suns triumphed 116-113 in overtime against the Los Angeles Clippers, thanks to the combined efforts of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. The high-stakes clash marked the first competitive game for the Suns at the Clippers’ new Intuit Dome stadium, and it certainly lived up to expectations, providing fans with an edge-of-the-seat thriller from start to finish. Kevin Durant, one of the league’s most…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, the seven-time African champions and current WAFU B U20 titleholders, are facing a must-win situation in their next match against Cote d’Ivoire’s Young Elephants on Thursday. A victory is essential to keep their hopes of advancing in the tournament alive, as any result short of that would likely see them exit at the group stage. The Flying Eagles faced a setback in their opening game, suffering a…

The Nigerian U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, is set to face the United States in a highly anticipated quarterfinal match at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic. The showdown is scheduled for Saturday, marking a critical moment for both teams as they seek to advance in the tournament. The Flamingos secured their place in the quarterfinals with a dramatic 1-0 victory over host nation Dominican…

As Manchester United prepares to face Fenerbahce in their third Europa League fixture, the encounter promises more than just a typical group-stage battle. For Erik ten Hag, the journey to Istanbul comes with ghosts from United’s past, both on and off the pitch. Among them: former United manager José Mourinho, and two ex-players, Fred and Sofyan Amrabat, who could pose significant challenges to Ten Hag’s struggling side. This season has…

A new injury update from Real Madrid has indicated that Brazilian attacker Rodrygo Goes will be out for the next few weeks. The club has been dealing with a worrisome injury situation that has seen some of its best players sidelined. This continued during their impressive comeback win against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Madrid won 5-2 but had to deal with injuries sustained by Rodrygo and goalkeeper Thibaut…

A new dramatic episode in the ongoing tension between Manchester City and Premier League unfolded today at the League’s head office in London on Wednesday. City fans protested outside the head office following a meeting between the clubs and the League executives. The meeting was held to address frictions following a tribunal ruling on the league’s associated party transaction rules.A vehicle outside the league’s office at Paddington carried a huge…

Vinicius Jr earned an ovation from Madrid fans at the Bernabeu on Tuesday with an outstanding performance as the club came from behind to beat Dortmund 5-2 in the Champions League. The Brazilian completed a hat-trick as Madrid rallied in the second half to turn around a 2-0 deficit. The hat trick couldn’t have come at a more auspicious time as the Ballon d’Or award ceremony comes up on Monday…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed fears over defender Riccardo Calafiori’s fitness ahead of the Gunners’ important meeting with Liverpool on Sunday, although he assured his team “will be flying” against the Reds. The Italian limped off the pitch in Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday. Arteta’s men continued their good form in Europe despite their crushing defeat in the Premier League last weekend. However, the scare over…

Real Madrid came from behind to beat Dortmund in the Champions League on Tuesday, setting the right mood ahead of Saturday’s El Classico. However, the taste of victory against the German side came with a bit of unpleasantness, with Madrid losing two important players to injury. Brazilian forward Rodrygo came off the game with a limp after sustaining a hamstring tear. Similarly, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is also out with a…

Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu erupted in cheers on Tuesday night as Vinicius Jr scored a stunning hat-trick to lead his side to a remarkable 5-2 comeback victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. The Brazilian forward, who has become a fan favourite in the Spanish capital, took centre stage in a dramatic clash that saw Real overturn a 2-0 deficit to secure a crucial win. With the Ballon d’Or…