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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has spoken out following his side’s dramatic 2-1 win over Liverpool on Saturday evening, a match that ended with the Italian being sent off deep into stoppage time for his wild celebration. Maresca, who received a second yellow card after sprinting down the touchline to celebrate Estevao Willian’s 95th-minute winner,…

Nigeria’s Rafiatu Folashade Lawal made history at the 2025 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships in Forde, Norway, by winning three silver medals in the women’s 58kg category on Sunday. Lawal’s outstanding performance not only makes her Africa’s first medallist at this year’s championships but also marks the first time a Nigerian athlete has ever…

Team Brazil crowned an unforgettable weekend in Nigeria with a commanding victory at the inaugural E1 Lagos Grand Prix, marking their first triumph in the all-electric powerboat series. The event, which served as the maiden E1 Championship race in Africa, was hosted in Lagos as the penultimate round of the season. Led by driver Timmy…

Barcelona’s unbeaten start to the La Liga season came to a stunning halt on Sunday after they suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium. The shock loss not only ended their perfect run but also exposed worrying flaws in their defense and midfield organization. The reigning champions, who were…

Crystal Palace’s magnificent 19-game unbeaten streak in all competitions, a club record stretching almost six months and including a historic FA Cup win, was dramatically ended on Sunday by a former rival. Jack Grealish, who is on loan at the Toffees, scored his first goal for Everton in the 93rd minute to complete an unlikely…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has cemented his status as a managerial legend by becoming the fastest coach in history to reach 250 Premier League wins. The milestone was achieved following City’s narrow 1-0 victory over Brentford on Sunday. The win not only extended Manchester City’s positive form but also secured yet another Premier League…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the organization’s stance on global conflicts, insisting that football “cannot solve geopolitical problems” such as the ongoing war in Gaza. His remarks come as FIFA faces mounting pressure from several football federations to suspend Israel from international competition. Speaking after a FIFA Council meeting, Infantino reiterated the body’s humanitarian…

The Nigerian Football Federation has unveiled a 23-man Super Eagles squad ahead of two crucial fixtures in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Head coach Eric Chelle has named a strong roster blending established stars with fresh faces, including Sevilla striker Akor Adams, who has received his maiden call-up to the senior national team. The…

Get ready for high-speed, silent drama as the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF makes history this weekend with the E1 Lagos Grand Prix. Taking place on the stunning Lagos Lagoon, the event marks the championship’s highly anticipated African debut, bringing the thrilling spectacle of electric powerboats to West Africa for the first time….

The UEFA Champions’ League group stage has already delivered its first blockbuster moment of the season. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, battling a substantial injury list, secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against FC Barcelona at the Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday night, thanks to a last-gasp winner from substitute Gonçalo Ramos. This fixture, a repeat…