Goal Machine Cristiano Ronaldo marked the 1,200th professional match of his career by scoring one goal and assisting another for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. The 38-year-old tapped in Sadio Mane’s cross and later set up team-mate Otavio in a 4-1 win over Al-Riyadh. Ronaldo thanked all those who have helped him reach the landmark –…
Mexico and America on Friday submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Canada hosted the competition in 2015, the last time it was held in North America. With four World Cup victories, the United States of America is the most successful country in women’s tournaments. Ekweanaedo News reports that Brazil and…
Erik ten Hag has claimed he was warned against the Manchester United job, as it was an “impossible” task. The Dutchman won the Carabao Cuo in his first campaign, but has faced a turbulent start to his second season. United have suffered six defeats in their opening 15 Premier League games. They also face a…
Embattled English Premier League side Everton surprised even themselves by doing the unthinkable beating in-form Newcastle United 3-0 The Toffees scored three times in the final 11 minutes of a hectic encounter to beat Newcastle and move out of the Premier League’s relegation zone. Everton were sent tumbling into the bottom three by their 10-point…
The former club of late Brazil football legend Pele, have been relegated for the first time in their 111-year history. A 2-1 home defeat by Fortaleza in their final league match of the season meant they dropped out of Serie A, Brazil’s top flight. Santos won 12 state titles, six league titles and two Copas…
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has made the final shortlist for the 2023 CAF African Men’s Player of The Year Award. The Confederation of African Football, on its official X handle on Thursday, released the lists of the three final nominees in different categories for the prestigious awards. Osimhen will be vying with Morocco’s Paris…
The Ebonyi State Government is to commence construction of about 512kms of road across the State during the 2024 fiscal year. Governor Francis Nwifuru announced this during a Citizens’ engagement organized to elicit the thoughts of Ebonyians for inclusion in the 2024 Budget Estimate of the State. Governor Nwifuru who spoke on his administration’s preparedness…
Scott McTominay was the hero for Manchester United as they beat Chelsea 2-1 on Wednesday night at Old Trafford. For the second time this season, Scott McTominay scored twice at Old Trafford to secure a precious victory for Manchester United and ease the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag. The Scotland midfielder’s latest effort against…
LeBron James scored 31 points as the Los Angeles Lakers won a thriller against the Phoenix Suns to win 106-103 and reach the semi-finals of the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament. James sank 15 points in the fourth quarter as the Lakers held off a Kevin Durant-inspired second-half comeback. The win sets up a showdown with…
Newcastle United will be without their number one goalkeeper Nick Pope for four months, after he sustained a shoulder injury last weekend against Manchester United According to doctors treating him, the 31 year old England International will require surgery on the injured shoulder He dislocated his shoulder when he dived to make a save during…
