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Joey Barton has sparked controversy by claiming that Africa has never produced a defender better than Jamie Carragher. His comments, made on the Common Sense Podcast, came in defense of Carragher’s earlier remarks about AFCON. The statement has triggered backlash from football fans and pundits...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons remain Africa’s top-ranked women’s football team, holding their 36th position globally in the latest FIFA rankings. South Africa, Morocco, Zambia, and Ghana follow in Africa’s top five. Meanwhile, the United States leads the global rankings, with Spain, Germany, and...
Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees believes his team can shock Nigeria in Uyo when both sides meet for a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier on March 25. With Nigeria struggling in Group C, Nees insists the Super Eagles are "beatable." Can Zimbabwe capitalize on their weaknesses and pull off an upset...
Alisson Becker delivered a sensational performance as Liverpool secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over PSG in their Champions League last-16 first leg. The Brazilian goalkeeper made nine crucial saves, keeping Liverpool in the game before Harvey Elliott netted the late winner. The Reds take a narrow...
Barcelona battled to a 1-0 Champions League victory over Benfica despite going down to 10 men early. Raphinha’s deflected strike secured the win, while Wojciech Szczesny’s heroic saves kept the hosts at bay. Pau Cubarsi’s red card put Barça under pressure, but they held on for a crucial...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that the 2026 World Cup final will feature a halftime musical show for the first time. The match, set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium, will include performances curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Phil Harvey, inspired by the Super Bowl’s famous...
Arsenal thrashed PSV Eindhoven 7-1, securing the biggest away win in Champions League knockout history. Despite the record, Mikel Arteta insists trophies matter more than milestones. Goals from Timber, Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard, Ødegaard, and Calafiori sealed the win as Arsenal eyes the next...
Real Madrid edged Atletico Madrid 2-1 in their Champions League last-16 first-leg clash. Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz scored for Los Blancos, while Julian Alvarez netted for Atleti. Federico Valverde starred, while Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe had quiet nights. The second leg promises high drama...
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 35-man squad for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The list includes captain Ahmed Musa, assistant captain William Troost-Ekong, and new home-based players. Nigeria plays Rwanda on March 21 and Zimbabwe on March 25...
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has condemned the racist abuse directed at Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey after Fulham’s FA Cup match against Manchester United. The NFF reaffirmed its stance against discrimination and pledged support for Bassey, urging for a more inclusive football...
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