Arsenal delivered a statement performance at the Emirates, thrashing Leeds United 5-0 in front of 60,110 fans. New £60m signing Eberechi Eze was unveiled before kick-off, and the atmosphere carried through as Mikel Arteta’s side put on a show. Jurrien Timber opened the scoring with a header before assisting Bukayo Saka for the second just before half-time. Viktor Gyökeres, Arsenal’s £64m striker, netted his first league goals, including a stoppage-time…

Nigeria international striker Victor Boniface is on the verge of sealing a move to AC Milan, with the forward completing the final stages of his medical tests in Italy this weekend. The 24-year-old, who currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen, arrived in Milan on Friday to undergo the first part of his medical assessment at the club’s facilities and later at the offices of CONI, the Italian Olympic Committee, as is…

‎By Boluwatife Kehinde ‎The weekend witnessed an exciting display of football in both the English Premier League and the Bundesliga, highlighted by a total of 12 goals scored across two prominent venues: the Allianz Arena and the London Stadium. ‎In the Bundesliga, the season commenced with the defending champions, Bayern Munich, delivering a dominant performance by defeating RB Leipzig with a score of 6-0 where Manager Vincent Kompany ensured that…

Chelsea’s summer clear-out has reached new heights after the club agreed to sell Portuguese defender Renato Veiga to Villarreal in a deal worth up to £26 million. The transfer takes the Blues’ total income from player sales to more than £250m during a busy and financially strategic transfer window. Veiga Set for Villarreal Switch Veiga, 22, will sign a seven-year contract with the Spanish side once he completes his medical…

Ademola Lookman has finally returned to Atalanta training in Bergamo after a turbulent week dominated by speculation, controversy, and broken negotiations over a potential move to Inter Milan. The Super Eagles forward had been absent from team activities for several days, reportedly without permission, in what many interpreted as an attempt to force through a transfer. The 27-year-old’s absence quickly became one of the most talked-about stories in Italian football.…

Chelsea have placed as many as nine players on the transfer list as the summer window heads into its final two weeks, with Raheem Sterling headlining the group of potential departures. The decision marks one of the boldest squad-trimming exercises in the club’s recent history, as the Blues look to balance their books and reshape Enzo Maresca’s squad. Sterling’s Uncertain Future Sterling, 30, is at the centre of the transfer…

The 2025-26 Premier League season begins on Friday with defending champions Liverpool hosting Bournemouth. While Egypt’s Mohamed Salah aims for a fifth Golden Boot alongside new teammates Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz, a fresh wave of African talent will be making headlines. With the Africa Cup of Nations (21 December – 18 January) set to disrupt the campaign, many of the continent’s best will have a major say in how…

Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has strongly refuted claims that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) failed to settle the bonuses owed to the Super Falcons following their participation in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Olopade dismissed comments reportedly attributed to Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade, which suggested that the players were still owed payments. He stressed that…

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, have soared to a historic 8th place in the latest FIBA Women’s World Rankings, marking the first time any African team has broken into the global top 10 FIBA Basketball This impressive climb stems from Nigeria securing their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The championship not only cemented their continental dominance but also earned qualification for the 2026 FIBA…

The wait is over — the 2025/26 Premier League season begins tonight, and all eyes are on Anfield as champions Liverpool host Bournemouth in the curtain-raiser. With new signings bedding in, title contenders strengthening, and the Africa Cup of Nations looming in mid-season, this campaign promises drama from August to May. Leagues matches this season Liverpool enter the campaign as favourites to retain their crown, having bolstered an already formidable…

Tottenham Hotspur have issued a strongly worded statement condemning the racial abuse directed at forward Mathys Tel following their defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup. The north London club, who lost 4-3 on penalties after letting slip a two-goal lead, branded the perpetrators “nothing but cowards” after the 20-year-old was targeted on social media. Tel, who entered the match as a substitute in the 79th minute, was…

Nottingham Forest are in advanced negotiations with Ligue 1 club Rennes over the signing of French striker Arnaud Kalimuendo as Nuno Espírito Santo looks to strengthen his attacking options ahead of a busy 2025-26 campaign. Kalimuendo, 23, enjoyed a prolific season in France last term, scoring 18 goals in all competitions as Rennes finished 12th in the league. His performances have drawn interest from several clubs, but Forest are believed…