Month: September 2025
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Women's Football
Man United Women Reach Champions League Group Stage – But Want More
Manchester United’s women’s team have reached the main group stage of the UEFA Women’s Champions League for the first time…
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Champions League
Haaland Breaks Record as Man City Beat Napoli
Erling Haaland became the fastest player ever to score 50 goals in the Champions League as Manchester City beat Napoli…
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Galatasaray Struggle Without Injured Osimhen in 5–1 Loss to Frankfurt
Galatasaray badly missed star striker Victor Osimhen as they suffered a heavy 5–1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in their opening…
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Champions League
Barcelona, Man City and More Start Champions League With Wins
Barcelona, Manchester City, Frankfurt, Sporting CP and Club Brugge all won their opening Champions League matches on Thursday. Rashford Stars…
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World Cup qualifiers
FIFA Probes South Africa Over Ineligible Player in World Cup Qualifier
FIFA has opened disciplinary action against the South African Football Association (SAFA) and midfielder Teboho Mokoena for using an ineligible…
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CAF Confederation Cup
Uyo to Host Abia Warriors CAF Confederation Cup Debut on September 21
The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo will host Abia Warriors’ first-ever CAF Confederation Cup match this Sunday, September 21,…
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Tennis
Raducanu Fights Back Emotions to Win in Korea Open First Round
Emma Raducanu, Britain’s number one tennis player, held back her emotions to win her first-round match at the Korea Open…
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Champions League
Simeone Regrets Clash with Liverpool Fans but Says He Was Insulted
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has said he regrets getting involved in a clash with Liverpool fans during their dramatic…
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African Football
CAF Appoints Mauritanian Referees for Rivers United’s Champions League Clash in Congo
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a team of referees from Mauritania to handle the upcoming CAF Champions…
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Chelsea
Cole Palmer: Chelsea Are Not in Champions League Just to Learn
Cole Palmer says Chelsea are not in the Champions League just to learn — they are in it to compete…
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Tennis
US Tennis Star Taylor Townsend Apologises for Comments About Chinese Food
American tennis player Taylor Townsend has said sorry after she was criticised for comments she made about Chinese food while…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Troost-Ekong handed new role at Al Kholood after U.S. takeover
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has been given extra responsibilities at Saudi Pro League side Al Kholood following a historic…
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Football
Simeone sent off after fan clash as Liverpool snatch late winner
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was shown a red card in stoppage time after clashing with a supporter during his…
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Champions League
Kane shines again as Bayern beat Chelsea in Champions League opener
Kane decisive again – No player has scored more Champions League goals since he joined Bayern Harry Kane continues to…
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9ja Flavour
End of an Era: Onome Ebi announces Retirement from Professional Football
After more than 20 years in football, former Super Falcons captain and defender Onome Ebi has announced her retirement from…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Why Okocha Never Played for Top English Clubs
Former England defender Danny Mills has explained why Nigerian legend Austin Okocha never joined top English clubs like Arsenal or…
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Football
Jose Mourinho in Talks Over Benfica Return
Jose Mourinho is in discussions to return as head coach of Benfica, 25 years after his short spell at the…
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Other Sports
Super Eagles May Not Play Lesotho in Bloemfontein
The Super Eagles may not return to the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein for their 2026 World Cup qualifying match…
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Ghana to Host 15th Africa Armwrestling Championship in 2026
The Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA), in partnership with the Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF), has confirmed that Ghana will host…
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Football
Rwanda Begin Preparations for U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier Against Nigeria
Rwanda’s U20 women’s national team has started full training in Kigali ahead of their big clash with Nigeria’s Falconets in…
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World Cup qualifiers
World Cup Qualifiers: South Africa Avoid FIFA Sanction Over Mokoena Eligibility Case
FIFA has released its latest list of disciplinary actions from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers — and South Africa is…
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Bayern Munich
Kompany Says No Pressure on New Bayern Striker Nicolas Jackson
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has said that new signing Nicolas Jackson will not be under pressure to perform straight…
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Arsenal
Arsenal begin Champions League campaign with win in Bilbao
Arsenal started their 2025/26 Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win over Athletic Club in Bilbao on Tuesday night. Gabriel…
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9ja Flavour
Akwa United, Heartland, Sunshine Stars, Lobi Stars Learn NNL Opponents Ahead of New Season
Four big clubs, Akwa United, Heartland, Sunshine Stars, and Lobi Stars have discovered their opponents for the upcoming 2025/2026 Nigeria…
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Man Utd
Amorim says he won’t change tactics despite derby loss to Man City
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says he will not change his tactics or formation, even after his team’s heavy 3-0…
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Champions League
Ademola Lookman set to miss Atalanta’s Champions League match against PSG
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is likely to miss Atalanta’s UEFA Champions League opener against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. The…
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Football
Countdown begins for 2025 Ballon d’Or – Top 5 players in the running
The countdown has started for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, football’s biggest individual award. The ceremony will take place on Monday,…
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Falconets
Falconets set to travel to Rwanda for World Cup qualifier
Nigeria’s U20 women’s football team, the Falconets, will travel to Kigali on Thursday to continue preparations for their 2026 FIFA…
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Champions League
Arteta says past Champions League pain can help Arsenal this season
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the team’s tough Champions League exit last season will help them this year, as they…
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Tennis
Why Jannik Sinner Can’t Stop Alcaraz From Finishing 2025 In Tennis No. 1 Spot
Carlos Alcaraz is on track to finish 2025 as the world’s No. 1 men’s tennis player — and there’s very…
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