Kwara United Boosted by Trio’s Return Ahead Shooting Stars Clash
Kwara United have received a boost ahead of their matchday 34 fixture against Shooting Stars with the return of three key players to the squad. Issa Gata rejoined the team after attending to personal matters, while Bright Babatunde and AbdulAfeez Musa are back in contention following suspension due to yellow card accumulation. The return of […]
Europa League: Igor Jesus, Stanić Lead Europa League Scoring Chart
Nottingham Forest striker Igor Jesus and Ludogorets forward Petar Stanić are currently joint top scorers in the UEFA Europa League, both with seven goals each. The tally follows the conclusion of the Europa League quarter-final first-leg matches played on Thursday. In the fixtures, Aston Villa secured a 3-1 away win over Bologna, while Nottingham Forest […]
Arsenal’s Max Dowman Sets Youngest Champions League Record
Arsenal teenager Max Dowman became the youngest player to appear in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages on Tuesday night. The 16-year-old broke the previous record held by Lamine Yamal, who was 16 years and 223 days old when he played for Barcelona against Napoli in February 2024. Dowman, aged 16 years and 97 days, […]
Sporting Coach Hails David Raya as Champions League Star
Sporting CP head coach Rui Borges has praised David Raya as the “best player on the pitch” despite his team’s 1–0 loss to Arsenal F.C. in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday. The match, held in Lisbon, saw Kai Havertz score a dramatic stoppage-time winner to secure victory for Arsenal. Borges emphasized […]
Henry Backs Arsenal as Strong Champions League Contenders
Former France striker Thierry Henry has described Arsenal F.C. as the “most solid team” remaining in the UEFA Champions League, but warned that a key weakness could still affect their chances of winning the title. Henry made the assessment after Arsenal secured a 1–0 victory over Sporting CP in the first leg of their quarter-final […]
Ndidi Suspended for One Match in Turkey
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has been handed a one-match suspension in Turkey and will miss Beşiktaş J.K.’s home game against Alanyaspor this weekend. The 29-year-old midfielder received his fourth yellow card of the season during Nigeria’s 1-0 defeat to Fenerbahçe S.K. last weekend. Ndidi joined Beşiktaş last summer and has made 25 league appearances […]
Nigeria Moves to Secure Michael Kayode’s Allegiance
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to convince Michael Kayode to switch his international allegiance to the Nigeria national football team, as the defender’s rise in English football continues to attract attention. According to reports by ViolaNews, officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are planning a face-to-face meeting with the Brentford F.C. full-back, with the […]
Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus Confident of Premier League Glory
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has expressed full confidence that the Gunners will win the Premier League title this season. Speaking on Rio Ferdinand’s YouTube channel, Jesus said he is “100 percent” sure Arsenal can finish ahead of Manchester City, despite City holding a game in hand. Arsenal currently leads Manchester City by nine points, positioning […]
Gerrard Predicts Salah Likely Saudi Move After Liverpool Exit
Steven Gerrard has suggested that Mohamed Salah is likely to join a club in the Saudi Pro League when he leaves Liverpool FC at the end of the season. Speaking on Stick to Football, a segment of The Overlap, Gerrard dismissed suggestions by Gary Neville that Salah could move to either Chelsea FC or Arsenal […]
Ashleigh Plumptre Begins Recovery After Successful Foot Surgery
Nigeria international Ashleigh has started rehabilitation following a successful surgery on her left foot, her club, Al-Ittihad Ladies, confirmed. The defender underwent the procedure last weekend after sustaining a setback that required surgical intervention. Plumptre is expected to be sidelined for several months as she focuses on her recovery and rehabilitation. This marks the second […]
