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HARRY WILSON NETS PENALTY AS WALES BEAT MONTENEGRO 1-0 @ HOME IN NATIONS LEAGUE

HARRY WILSON NETS PENALTY AS WALES BEAT MONTENEGRO 1-0 @ HOME IN NATIONS LEAGUE

Harry Wilson inspired a much-changed Wales side to a home Nations League win over Montenegro to extend Craig Bellamy’s unbeaten start as head coach. Wilson’s penalty put Wales in front during a first half which…

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Ex-Nigerian goalkeeper Peter Fregene dies at 77 after protracted illness

Ex-Nigerian goalkeeper Peter Fregene dies at 77 after protracted illness

Peter Fregene, the former Green Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper, is dead. Segun Odegbami, a close friend of Fregene and ex-international, broke the news in a heartfelt Facebook post on Sunday night. Odegbami said the Nigerian football legend…

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GREECE BEAT REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 2-0 @ HOME IN NATIONS LEAGUE MATCH

GREECE BEAT REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 2-0 @ HOME IN NATIONS LEAGUE MATCH

The Republic of Ireland suffered a third defeat in four games under manager Heimir Hallgrimsson as Greece ran out deserved winners in Sunday’s Nations League Group B2 tussle in Athens. Having returned to winning ways in…

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ENGLAND BEAT FINLAND 3-1 AWAY TO BOUNCE BACK FROM GREECE LOSS IN NATIONS LEAGUE

ENGLAND BEAT FINLAND 3-1 AWAY TO BOUNCE BACK FROM GREECE LOSS IN NATIONS LEAGUE

England recovered from the embarrassing Uefa Nations League loss to Greece at Wembley but were still not totally convincing as they finally overcame Finland in Helsinki. Interim manager Lee Carsley made six chances from the…

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CRISTIANO RONALDO SCORES AGAIN AS PORTUGAL BEAT POLAND 3-1 AWAY IN NATIONS LEAGUE

CRISTIANO RONALDO SCORES AGAIN AS PORTUGAL BEAT POLAND 3-1 AWAY IN NATIONS LEAGUE

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 133rd Portugal goal as they beat Poland in the Nations League. Captain Ronaldo hit the crossbar from close range before Portugal took the lead through Bernardo Silva. The Manchester City player…

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CROATIA BEAT SCOTLAND 2-1 @ HOME AFTER SENSATIONAL EQUALIZER WAS CHOPPED OFF

CROATIA BEAT SCOTLAND 2-1 @ HOME AFTER SENSATIONAL EQUALIZER WAS CHOPPED OFF

Scotland remain winless in Nations League A as Croatia came from behind to triumph in Zagreb and prolong Steve Clarke’s side’s 13-month wait for a competitive victory. Missing key players and on a run of…

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MARTIN ZUBIMENDI NETS WINNER AS SPAIN PIP DENMARK 1-0 IN NATIONS LEAGUE

MARTIN ZUBIMENDI NETS WINNER AS SPAIN PIP DENMARK 1-0 IN NATIONS LEAGUE

Martin Zubimendi’s volley from outside the penalty area meant Spain’s first home game since winning Euro 2024 was a victorious outing against Denmark in the Uefa Nations League. The European champions were heading for a…

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Ex-Liverpool and Cameroon defender Matip retires

Ex-Liverpool and Cameroon defender Matip retires

Former Liverpool defender Joel Matip has announced his retirement from football aged 33. The defender joined the Reds in 2016 from German side Schalke and went on to make 201 appearances for Liverpool, winning five…

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Van Dijk and Salah released from international duty

Van Dijk and Salah released from international duty

Liverpool duo Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah will return to the club earlier than expected after being released from international duty. Netherlands captain Van Dijk was sent off during his side’s 1-1 draw with Hungary on…

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AFCON qualifiers: Super sub Dele-Bashiru hands Nigeria late win over Libya

AFCON qualifiers: Super sub Dele-Bashiru hands Nigeria late win over Libya

Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday evening secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Libya in their AFCON 2025 qualifier, thanks to a late strike from substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. In the dramatic game in Uyo, Akwa…

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