Category archives: sport

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has claimed the Premier League Player of the Month award for August 2024, following a blistering start to the new season. Haaland outperformed competitors such as Mohamed Salah, Bryan Mbeumo, Amadou Onana, Cole Palmer, David Raya, Bukayo Saka, and Danny Welbeck. Haaland netted seven goals in just three games, solidifying […]

The 2024-2025 English Premier League is set to resume this weekend following a brief break for the September FIFA international matches. Manchester United, who have struggled with inconsistency so far this season, will kick off Matchday Four with an away fixture against Southampton. Coach Erik ten Hag is under pressure to steer his team back […]

Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has voiced his concern over the Nigerian national team’s lack of a creative midfielder. According to Siasia, the Super Eagles require a playmaker with the vision and flair of former captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha to unlock their full potential on the world stage. Since Okocha’s retirement in 2006, […]

Nigeria’s national team captain, William Troost-Ekong, has revealed the reasons behind his surprising move to the Saudi Pro League club, Al-Khaloood, from Greek Super League champions PAOK. Despite his impressive form in Europe, Troost-Ekong decided to make the shift to the oil-rich league. In an interview on the Counter Attack Podcast, Troost-Ekong shared that discussions […]

Spanish manager Mikel Arteta has secured a new three-year contract with Arsenal, settling any doubts about his future with the Premier League club. The 42-year-old, who has managed Arsenal since 2019, guided the team to consecutive second-place league finishes and was nearing the end of his previous deal. In August, Arteta requested patience on his […]

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has taken a bold step in distancing himself from his former club Napoli by removing all references to the Italian team from his X (formerly Twitter) profile. This move comes shortly after Galatasaray officially announced the Nigerian star as their new player on September 4, 2024. Osimhen, who is contracted […]

The second round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers has concluded, with eleven teams claiming victories in their respective fixtures. The Super Eagles of Nigeria faced Rwanda in Kigali, with the match ending in a goalless draw. Meanwhile, the Pharaohs of Egypt delivered a dominant performance, securing a 4-0 away victory against […]

Super Eagles interim coach, Austin Eguavon, has refuted claims that he resigned following Nigeria’s match against Rwanda on Tuesday. Speaking upon his arrival at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Wednesday, Eguavon clarified that his comments were misinterpreted. Eguavon emphasized that his interim contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) was to lead the team […]

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has highlighted the fastest and most skillful players in the Super Eagles squad as they prepare for their 2025 AFCON qualifier against Rwanda. In an interview with the Counter Attack Podcast, Osimhen named Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman, and Samuel Chukwueze as the top three quickest players on the team. When asked […]

Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen delivered standout performances as the Super Eagles secured a 3-0 victory over Benin Republic in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Lookman opened the scoring just before halftime with an impressive solo effort, dribbling past multiple defenders. Despite some resistance from […]