By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Holders Manchester United were knocked out of the Emirates FA Cup after a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Fulham. Prompt News reports that the fifth round tie ended 1-1 after 120 minutes. Calvin Bassey gave Fulham the lead with a powerful header late in the first half. The Whites caught United’s defence flat-footed from Andreas Pereira’s corner to strike first blood seconds before halftime, with Rodrigo Muniz nodding on for Bassey to head home. Captain Bruno Fernandes equalised for United 19 minutes from time. The Portuguese slammed the ball home inside the 18-yard box after a superb Diogo Dalot’s cross. Fulham…
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By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu is seeking a North African friendly for his team ahead of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The West Africans are drawn in a difficult group with tournament favourites Egypt and Morocco. A friendly with Egypt was cancelled last month after both countries were paired in the same group. Zubairu said facing a North African opposition will boost the Flying Eagles preparation for the competition. “We will still want to play against a North African team before the AFCON because this will prepare us for the tournament,” he was…
Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Victor Osimhen fired a brace in Galatasaray’s 3-3 draw with Kasimpasa on Sunday afternoon. The Nigeria international scored the game’s curtain raiser from the penalty after 12 minutes. Osimhen grabbed his second goal of the day 19 minutes from time. The 26-year-old now has the highest goal involvements in the Turkish Super Lig this season. The powerful striker has scored 16 goals and registered four assists in 20 league appearances for the Yellow and Reds. Okan Buruk’s men sit at the top of the log with 65 points from 25 games. The title holders will travel to…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS The Rwanda Football Federation, FERWAFA, has announced the appointment of Adel Amrouche as the new head coach of the Amavubi. The Algerian takes charge of the team from German tactician, Thorsten Spittler. Spittler left the post following the expiration of his contract. Amrouche’s first game in charge of Rwanda would be against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday five encounter will hold at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali on Friday, March 21. The 56-year-old last handled the Taifa Stars of Tanzania. He has also managed Burundi, Kenya, Libya and Botswana national…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Cyriel Dessers scored but Rangers lost 2-1 against Motherwell at the Ibrox on Saturday. Luke Armstrong gave Motherwell the lead after nine minutes, while Tom Sparrow doubled the advantage on the half hour mark. The hosts were handed a lifeline after Dessers reduced the deficit with a fine finish early in the second half. It was the Nigeria international’s 11th league goal of the campaign for the Light Blues. Rangers pushed for an equaliser but couldn’t find it as they lost three in a row at home for the first time since 2012. Centre-back Leon Balogun…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Zimbabwe captain Marvelous Nakamba will miss his country’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The 31-year-old sustained a calf injury, while in action for Sky Bet Championship club, Luton Town last week. The midfielder was substituted after the break following the setback. Nakamba, according to Luton Town will be sidelined for up to six weeks. The former Aston Villa star is one of the most experienced players in the Zimbabwe team. The Warriors will be guests of the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Tuesday, March 25.…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu is upbeat he will have a formidable squad for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Nigeria will face Egypt, Morocco and South Africa in Group B the biennial competition which will be hosted by Cote d’Ivoire. The Flying Eagles are the most successful side in the history of the competition with seven titles. Zubairu believed the inclusion of foreign-based professionals and players identified in the Nigeria Premier Football League,NPFL, will boost his team’s chances of claiming the title. “When we regroup some foreign-based players will as well as some…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Cote d’Ivoire avenged their earlier defeat by beating Nigeria’s Flying Eagles 2-0 in their second friendly at the Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny, Abidjan on Friday night. Nigeria won the first friendly with the same scoreline. Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu fielded a number of his fringe players in the game. The Young Elephants dominated play and kept the visitors at bay for most of the encounter. Cote d’Ivoire went in front after only 17 minutes, with Tape Yaya Kader scoring from open play, They doubled the advantage eight minutes after recess from a penalty kick…
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Rangers interim manager Barry Ferguson has said Leon Balogun is back in training following an injury layoff. Balogun has not make an appearance for the Light Blues since sustaining an injury in the UEFA Europa League clash with Manchester United at the Old Trafford last month. The 36-year-old featured for 45 minutes in the game. The experienced defender was replaced by Ross McCausland after the break. The centre-back is now in line to make his return in Saturday’s clash at the Ibrox. “Balogun, Souttar and Sterling trained today – just need to see reactions after training.…
The Nigeria Football Federation has continued the search for clarity concerning the tragic death of former Nigeria U20 player, Abubakar Lawal, in Uganda on Monday. NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, reiterated on Friday that the country’s football-ruling body has kept its feet on the throttle regarding the matter, and will not relent until the truth is unveiled on the cause of the player’s death. Lawal died on Monday morning, with initial reports saying he died in a motorbike accident, and later in a car crash. Hours later, the Ugandan Police stated that he actually died after falling from the…