Nigerian footballer, Lawal, dies in Uganda
…………… A photo combo of Abubakar Lawal. X@VipersSC Ugandan police said Monday that they were investigating the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal who fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala. The 29-year-old striker played for local premiership club Vipers. He fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade early on Monday, police […]
Liverpool ‘hurt’ by shock FA Cup exit – Slot
Liverpool players stunned by Plymouth in the FA Cup 0-1 loss. Liverpool boss Arne Slot has lamented that his side’s shock FA Cup exit to second-tier Plymouth was a setback after a near flawless start to his reign in charge. The Reds had been on course for a quadruple of trophies before they travelled to […]
How boxer lost title, life
Tragedy, as Super-featherweight boxer, John Cooney, 28, has died after his defeat by Welshman Nathan Howells in Belfast last Saturday. The Irish boxer suffered an intracranial haemorrhage and had surgery to relieve pressure on his brain following the bout at the Ulster Hall. Galway man Cooney was assessed by the medical team in the ring […]
Manchester United beat FCSB 2-0, qualify for Europa League last 16
Kobbie Mainoo celebrates goal against FCSB. Manchester United advanced straight to the Europa League last 16 as Kobbie Mainoo scored one and assisted another to help Ruben Amorim’s side to a win at FCSB. After a relatively drab first 60 minutes in Bucharest, Mainoo’s low pass found wing-back Diogo Dalot, who was unmarked at the […]
Europa League: Manchester United beat Rangers 2-1
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and others celebrate the winning goal at Old Trafford on Thursday January 23, 2025 | Image: Manchester Evening News By Valentine Amanze Manchester United have returned to winning ways, as they defeated Rangers 2-1 at Old Trafford in the Europa League on Thursday night. United, who last faced Rangers in […]
Taribo West prophesies bigger clubs to come after Lookman
Nigeria’s ex-international Taribo West | File Image West tells Lookman to work harder By Valentine Amanze Nigeria’s former international footballer, Pastor Taribo West, has praised Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman for being crowned the 2024 African Footballer of the Year at the Confederation of African Football (Caf) Awards in Marrakesh, Morocco on Monday December 16, 2024. West, […]
Why I omitted Rashford, Garnacho in Manchester derby, by Amorim
Manchester United boss, Ruben Amorim. Amorim: We have to improve our standards inside and outside the pitch By Valentine Amanze Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has revealed that Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho were dropped from the matchday squad against Manchester City at Etihad because they did not train well. Amorim, who spoke after the […]
Manchester derby: United beat City 2-1 at Etihad
Manchester United players celebrate victory against Manchester City at Etihad on December 15, 2024. Guardiola loses to Amorim again By Valentine Amanze Manchester United have compounded Pep Guardiola’s woes by beating Manchester City 2-1 in the Manchester derby played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday December 15, 2024. Manchester City headed into the clash on the […]
Nigerian Police woman, Juliet Chukwu, wins MMA bantamweight championship
Juliet Chukwu being honoured after her victory in Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday. Nigerian female police officer, Corporal Juliet Chukwu, has won the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) bantamweight championship in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Nigeria Police Force announced the feat in a statement signed by the NPF’s Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi, on Saturday. […]
Manchester United: Feelings at Old Trafford after Amorim’s debut win
Manchester United players celebrate their winning goal against Bodo | Image: Manchester Evening News Manchester United beat Bodo/Glimt 3-2 Manchester United claimed their first win under Ruben Amorim as they rode out a tricky period to beat Bodo/Glimt and move up the Europa League standings. Amorim’s Old Trafford debut on Thursday night was threatening to […]
