Arne Slot has admitted that Liverpool will need a “very special” performance to overturn a 2-0 deficit against Paris Saint-Germain in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg at Anfield. Liverpool were comprehensively beaten in the first leg in Paris, failing to register a single shot on target against the reigning European champions, a performance…
Noah Okafor scored twice as Leeds United secured a crucial 2-1 victory over 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford on Monday, boosting their Premier League survival hopes. Okafor struck twice in a dominant first-half display from Leeds, capitalising on defensive errors before United were reduced to 10 men after Lisandro Martínez was sent off for…
Manuel Neuer is set to lead Bayern Munich into Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final second-leg clash against Real Madrid in what could be one of his final European nights at the Allianz Arena. The veteran goalkeeper delivered a standout performance in the first leg in Madrid, making nine saves and earning man-of-the-match honours as Bayern…
By Ayomide Otitoju Union Berlin have appointed Marie-Louise Eta as head coach, making her the first female manager in Bundesliga history following the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart. Eta, 34, also becomes the first woman to lead a men’s team in the top flight of a major European league. Previously the Bundesliga’s first female assistant coach,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anticipation is mounting ahead of the MTN CHAMPS Grand Finale, scheduled to take place at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan from April 14 to 17, 2026. The event follows earlier competitive rounds in Calabar and Jos, culminating in a four-day showcase of emerging athletic talent from across Nigeria. Participants will compete in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Aliou Cisse has resigned as head coach of the Libya national football team after just 10 matches in charge, the coach announced on Wednesday. Cisse’s final two games ended in draws last month during friendlies against Niger and Liberia. “This March has been very special for me, as it marked my…
By Ayomide Otititoju Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has expressed confidence in Kylian Mbappe ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash against Bayern Munich, stating that the French forward was signed for decisive matches of such magnitude. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Arbeloa described Mbappe as a key figure in the squad, noting that…
By Ayomide Otitoju Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Manchester City crushed Liverpool 4-0 on Saturday to reach the FA Cup semi-finals, piling pressure on under-fire Reds manager Arne Slot. Haaland opened the scoring with a penalty after Antoine Semenyo was fouled by Virgil van Dijk, before doubling City’s lead with a first-half header. Semenyo…
By Ayomide Otitoju Chelsea booked a place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a resounding 7-0 win over League One side Port Vale at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Jorrel Hato opened the scoring after just 63 seconds, setting the tone for a dominant display. Joao Pedro added a second, while Cole Palmer’s strike was later…
