Man United survive Newport County scare to reach FA Cup fifth-round

Manchester United survived a real FA Cup fourth-round scare at Newport County before finally seeing off the League Two side’s brave attempt at a giant-killing. United made a flying start and looked to have wrapped the tie up when a smooth finish from

AFCON: Lookman’s brace help Nigeria beat Cameroon

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were too good for the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon as the former won convincingly in the knockout game at the 2023 African Cup of Nations. Ademola Lookman scored in  both halves of the game, helping Nigeria reach the

AFCON: Angola thrash Namebia to secure quarter final spot

Gelson Dala scored twice as Angola shrugged off the early dismissal of goalkeeper Neblu to beat 10-man Namibia and reach the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Neblu was shown a straight red in the 17th minute for handling Bethuel Muzeu’s

Afowiri Fondzenyuy: The man running Tokyo Marathon to build bridges in Cameroon

Cameroon born Marathoner Afowiri Kizito Fondzenyuy said that running in Tokyo Japan will be a special experience for him. Afowiri who is also known as the Toghu Marathoner will mark his 17th marathon in Japan, having previously covered 673 kilometers in marathons across

NPFL challenges clubs to participate in youth league

The Nigeria Premier Football League board has announced that any club that fails to participate in the youth league will be sanctioned. The NPFL Chairman, Honorable Gbenga Elegbeleye, gave the warning after a meeting with the organisers of the youth league in Abuja.

Hope for Liverpool: Belgian Pro League game to be replayed after VAR error

A Belgian Pro League match between Anderlecht and Genk will be replayed in full because of an error made by the video assistant referee. The incident occurred in Genk’s 2-1 defeat by Anderlecht at Lotto Park on 22 December when Yira Sor scored

Jurgen Klopp to step down as Liverpool manager at end of season

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is to step down from the role at the end of the season, saying he is “running out of energy”. Klopp was appointed in October 2015 and his contract was due to run until 2026. He won the Champions

Premier League Clubs Experience Quiet January Transfer Window

Chelsea’s January 2023 deadline-day capture of 22-year-old Enzo Fernandez for £107m smashed the British transfer record – previously the £100m Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish in 2021 Has the Premier League spending bubble burst? The past three transfer windows – January 2023

AFCON 2023: West Ham, RB Leipzig scout Alhassan Yusuf

Foreign scouts are in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, to monitor the performance of Alhassan Yusuf at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. According to SCORENigeria, Premier League club, West Ham United and Bundesliga outfit, RB Leipzig have their scouts in Abidjan to assess

West Ham sign Kalvin Phillips on loan from Manchester City

England midfielder Kalvin Phillips said he wants to “add the quality I know I’m capable of” to West Ham after joining them on loan from Manchester City for the rest of the season. There is no option to buy included in the 28-year-old’s