Category: Football
-
Lookman Battles Ronaldo, Messi and Haaland for 2024 Globe Soccer Awards
Ademola Lookman, the Super Eagles winger currently playing for Italian club Atalanta, has been nominated for the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards’ Best Men’s Player category. He joins an elite list of global superstars including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland. The Globe Soccer Awards, hosted annually by the Dubai Sports Council, recognize…
-
Troost-Ekong Rallies Super Eagles for AFCON Qualification Battle Against Benin
The Super Eagles have commenced preparations for their crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against The Cheetahs of Benin Republic, with defender William Troost-Ekong leading the charge at their first training session at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan. Twenty-two players participated in the initial training, with only Spain-based forward Sadiq Umar expected to…
-
Van Nistelrooy Exits Manchester United as Ruben Amorim Takes Over
Manchester United have confirmed the departure of Ruud van Nistelrooy from his interim manager role, just a day after he guided the team to a commanding 3-0 Premier League victory over Leicester City. The announcement coincides with the arrival of new permanent manager Ruben Amorim in Manchester, where he was welcomed by Chief Executive Omar…
-
Football Roundup: Osimhen’s Brace Inspires Galatasaray Win, Chelsea and Arsenal Share Spoils
Osimhen Brace Inspires Galatasaray Win Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen continued his scintillating form for Galatasaray, scoring a brace to help the Turkish giants secure a 3-2 victory over Samsunspor in the Super Lig on Sunday. Osimhen, on loan from Napoli, opened the scoring just four minutes into the game, heading home a cross from Lucas…
-
Liverpool Extend Premier League Lead as Manchester City Stumble
Liverpool Football Club strengthened their position at the Premier League summit on Saturday, moving five points clear of their rivals following a decisive 2-0 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield, while Manchester City suffered a 2-1 defeat to Brighton. Mohamed Salah was at the heart of both Liverpool goals, setting up the first for Darwin…