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Real Madrid forward, KYLIAN MBAPPE, has overtaken Barcelona’s ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI in the race to be LaLiga’s top scorer this season. MBAPPE’S hat-trick in the 4-3 defeat in El Clasico saw him hit 27 goals, thereby leapfrogging LEWANDOWSKI in the Pichichi standings. The French international now holds the record for the most goals scored by a Real Madrid player in his debut season with 39 to his name, breaking the previous record held by the legendary IVAN ZAMORANO, […]

The semi-final fixtures for the ongoing U-20 Africa Cup of Nations have been confirmed, following the completion of the quarter-final ties on Monday. Egypt survived a late scare to send Ghana packing from the tournament with a 1-0 win, while Morocco edged debutants Sierra Leone 1-0 in extra time to book their place in the semi-finals. The first semi-final will see Morocco take on Egypt, which will be played on […]

Chelsea striker, NICOLAS JACKSON will no longer feature for the Premier League side this season, after he was shown a red card for “serious foul play” during Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United in Sunday’s early kick-off. Chelsea’s challenge intensified when JACKSON was dismissed for elbowing SVEN BOTMAN, with Referee JOHN BROOKSinitially issuing a yellow card, but following a VAR review at the pitchside monitor, he upgraded the decision to a straight red. Despite being reduced […]

Manchester United will take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final. The Red Devils have qualified after coming from behind to defeat Athletic Bilbao 4-1 last night. RUBEN AMORIM’S side came into the tie with a 3-0 lead from the first leg in Spain, but it was the LaLiga side who stunned Old Trafford with the opening goal in the first half, after MIKEL JAUREGIZAR beat ANDRE ONANA from distance with a stunning effort. […]

Inter Milan, yesterday defeated Barcelona 4-3 in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final, to secure a place in the final of this year’s Champions League... Both teams had played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in Spain last week. At the San Siro, the Serie A raced into a two-goal lead, thanks to LAUTARO MARTINEZand a HAKAN CALHANOGLU penalty, but Barca fought back to level through ERIC GARCIA and DANI OLMO. HANSI FLICK’S men then went ahead through RAPHINHA […]

Super Eagles midfielder, ALEX IWOBI has been nominated for the Fulham’s Goal of the Month award for April. IWOBI was nominated for his goal in Fulham’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at the Craven Cottage on April 20 as he slotted the ball past Robert Sanchez from the edge of the box in the 20th minute of the encounter. This was his ninth goal of the season for Marco Silva’s side.

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles and Morocco yesterday played out a goalless draw in their Group B clash at the June 30 Air Defence Stadium in Cairo. Both teams struggled to create any clear-cut scoring opportunities throughout the match. The Flying Eagles dominated the first half but managed just one shot on target, while Morocco took control after the break, posing a little threat to goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt. The North Africans remain top of the group, though on goal […]

Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Manchester United earned a commanding lead in their Europa League semi-final with a shock 3-0 first-leg victory at 10-player Athletic Club. United were three up at half-time after breaching Europe's tightest home defence at the Estadio de San Mames, where the LaLiga side hadn't lost since August.  It took something special to unlock Athletic Club when HARRY MAGUIRE momentarily turned into a winger, showing quick feet on the […]

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has reached an agreement to coach Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. A reliable Football Transfer Expert, Fabrizo Romano stated yesterday on his X account that Ancelotti and the Brazilian national team had reached a preliminary agreement for the Italian to become the head coach of the Seleção for the 2026 World Cup.  He reported that Ancelotti will secure the deal in June before the Club World Cup. […]