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Author: Olamide Shofidiya

England displays five-star performance as four players scores first international goals

England displays five-star performance as four players scores first international goals

After a frustrating opening 45 minutes, England displayed an impressive performance as they won 5-0 against Northern Ireland. Second-half goals from captain Harry Kane and four other players who snatched their first international goals, gave England the victory. The first half went barren as the Three Lions’ boys struggled to break the Irish defense. However,

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Ronaldo shines as Portugal crushes Poland, clinch Nations League knockout spot

Ronaldo shines as Portugal crushes Poland, clinch Nations League knockout spot

A brilliant second half performance as Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace and assisted a goal in Portugal’s 5-1 thumping of Poland. Having been outplayed by Poland in the first interval, Portugal showed class as they net five goals before Poland got a consolation in the last minutes. Rafael Leao opened the scoring for the hosts

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Ghana miss out of AFCON 2025 in Morocco
  • AFCON
  • November 15, 2024
  • 2 min read

Ghana miss out of AFCON 2025 in Morocco

The Black Stars of Ghana have failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco after a 1-1 draw against Angola on Friday night. The four-time African champions will be missing out from the tournament for the first time since 2004. Angola, who already qualified, started aggressively and nearly took the

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England takes revenge against Greece as Watkins and Jones score
  • England
  • November 14, 2024
  • 1 min read

England takes revenge against Greece as Watkins and Jones score

Ollie Watkins and Curtis Jones’ brilliant backheel on his debut helped England win 3-0 against Greece. The victory moves Lee Carsley’s men top of Group B2 in the UEFA Nations League. Carsley’s side exacted revenge in Athens having been defeated 2-1 by Greece at Wembley. They now share same points (12) but ahead on goal

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Osimhen’s late equaliser seals Eagles’ top finish in Group D
  • AFCON
  • November 14, 2024
  • 2 min read

Osimhen’s late equaliser seals Eagles’ top finish in Group D

Nigeria played a 1-1 draw against neighbours, Benin Republic, as they top the Group D of 2025 AFCON qualifier. A late goal from Victor Osimhen sealed the spot for Nigeria, who only needed a point to stay top of the group. The Super Eagles conceded an early goal in the 16th minute. Following a quick

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