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Mar

21

2025

Nigeria Soars: Super Eagles Defeat Rwanda 2-0 in World Cup Qualifiers

News, Sports, VideoRwanda, Soccer, Sports, Super Eagles, Video

https://youtu.be/SpiPyVOYYsA?si=ogDk4zvRNHbpzW3F Nigeria's Super Eagles soared to victory with a 2-0 win over Rwanda in their FIFA World Cup qualifier match. The star of the show was undoubtedly Victor Osimhen, who scored a brilliant brace to seal the deal for Nigeria. Osimhen's first goal came in the 11th minute, courtesy of a well-executed free-kick by Ademola Lookman. The Galatasaray striker found himself unmarked at the back post and made no mistake in volleying the ball home. His second goal was just as impressive, with Osimhen streaming clear from halfway and showcasing his clever footwork with a dinked finish over Rwanda's goalkeeper,…

Mar

07

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Mikel Arteta sends Man Utd warning after Arsenal’s record-breaking Champions League win

News, SportsArsenal FC, Soccer, Sports

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta quickly shifted his focus towards Sunday's Premier League meeting with Manchester United after watching his side dismantle PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday night. The Gunners had not scored in their previous two consecutive matches yet found the net seven times in Eindhoven, recording the club's largest-ever away victory in the Champions League. Noah Lang scored a penalty for the lacklustre hosts, yet the 7-1 scoreline still represents the joint-heaviest defeat in PSV's 112-year history. "It was a special night," Arteta gushed. "It's obviously given us a lot of joy and confidence and belief. In football, it's not…

Feb

21

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nathan Aké calls on Manchester City to be ‘more resilient’ as Liverpool loom

News, SportsManchester City, Nathan Aké, Premier League, Soccer, Sports

Nathan Aké has lamented Manchester City’s lack of fortitude after the club were dumped out of the Champions League and said the unprecedented number of defeats being experienced under Pep Guardiola may be taking a toll. Kylian Mbappé made the most of City’s defensive frailties on Wednesday by opening the scoring for Real Madrid in the fourth minute and hitting a hat-trick as the Spanish side won the playoff 6-3 on aggregate. The striker found it easy to run in behind City’s high backline, which conceded 20 goals in 10 Champions League games in a painful European campaign. Guardiola’s side…

Feb

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend: Rutter finally proving worth southside

News, SportsPremier League, Soccer, Sports

It may have taken Brighton’s record signing a few months to settle in but the performance of Georginio Rutter in their thrilling FA Cup victory over Chelsea showed that the Frenchman was worth the £40m they paid Leeds in the summer. A brilliant header to equalise before setting up Kaoru Mitoma’s winner gave Fabian Hürzeler’s side the confidence boost they needed after their 7-0 mauling at Nottingham Forest, with Rutter justifying his manager’s decision to leave João Pedro on the bench. Rutter – who has seven goals in all competitions – did not start a Premier League game in January…

Feb

06

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Every Premier League club’s January transfer window spend – Ranked

News, SportsPremier League, Soccer, Sports

The January transfer window is famous for its difficulty level. Plenty of teams want to buy, but far fewer are willing sellers midway through a campaign. Six Premier League clubs ended the window without spending a penny, but that didn't drive the league's overall spend down at all, with a few heavy-hitters throwing money around to fix their issues this winter. Here's how all 20 teams stacked up when the window closed. 15. Arsenal, Everton, Fulham, Liverpool, Newcastle & West Ham - £0mThe title favourites opted against making winter moves. The Premier League's top two opted against conducting any business…