Category: Sports
Bournemouth 2-0 Arsenal: Cherries secure memorable win over Gunners after early William Saliba red card
21 Oct 2024
Bournemouth defeated Mikel Arteta’s team 2-0 at the Vitality Stadium, and William Saliba received Arsenal’s third red card of the Premier League season. Halfway through the half, Leandro Trossard misdirected a back pass to Evanilson, who was in on goal. The Frenchman was sent off. Andoni Iraola’s team did not make the extra man count […]
Continue Reading
CAF delists Nigeria, Libya AFCON qualifier amidst controversy
16 Oct 2024
From Punch The ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Nigerian Super Eagles and the Libyan Mediterranean Knights has been delisted by the Confederation of African Football. The match was originally slated to begin at 8 p.m. in Libya following Friday’s first leg at Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The Super Eagles […]
Continue Reading
Libya threatens legal action over Nigeria’s withdrawal from AFCON qualifier
15 Oct 2024
From Punch The Libyan Football Federation has condemned Nigeria’s decision to withdraw from the scheduled 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, threatening to take legal action to protect its national team’s interests. The Super Eagles withdrew from the match that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, citing safety concerns after being stuck at […]
Continue Reading
Super Eagles return to Nigeria after chaotic Libya ordeal
15 Oct 2024
From Gistreel The Super Eagles of Nigeria have safely returned to the country after a chaotic experience in Libya. The players and officials touched down at the Aminu Kano International Airport on Monday night, following their ordeal at Al Abraq Airport in Libya. The Nigerian contingent had been stranded for several hours after arriving […]
Continue Reading
CAF begin investigation into alleged maltreatment of Super Eagles in Libya
14 Oct 2024
From Gistreel The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have initiated a formal investigation into claims of maltreatment of Super Eagles in Libya. Due to the host country allegedly interfering with their travel arrangements, the Nigerian team was left stranded at Al Abraq International Airport for more than 13 hours. Also keep in mind that […]
Continue Reading
Captain Troost-Ekong confirms Super Eagles’ returning to Nigeria after Libya airport saga
14 Oct 2024
From Gistreel Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has confirmed that the Nigerian national team are returning home after being stranded at Libya’s Al Abaq airport. Prior to their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against the Mediterranean Knights on Tuesday, the team had arrived in the nation. The Super Eagles announced they […]
Continue Reading
AFCON 2025Q: Boniface laments being stranded at Libyan airport
14 Oct 2024
From Gistreel Victor Boniface, a striker for the Nigeria national team, has expressed his displeasure at spending almost 13 hours stuck at a Libyan airport without access to even the most basic amenities. The Bayer Leverkusen player vented his frustrations on X (previously Twitter), criticizing the Confederation of African Football (CAF), while traveling to […]
Continue Reading
Finland 1-3 England – Three Lions get back to winning ways with victory over Finland in UEFA Nations League
13 Oct 2024
From Eurosport England defeated Finland 3-1 to increase their chances of automatic promotion from League B Group 2, banishing the disappointment of their midweek UEFA Nations League loss to Greece. The Wembley crowd was let down by Lee Carsley’s team on Thursday as they lost 2-1 to the team leading the group, but they […]
Continue Reading
AFCON qualifiers: Dele-Bashiru hands Nigeria late win over Libya
11 Oct 2024
From Punch Nigerian midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, played the role of a super sub as he scored from a clinical counterattack in the 86th minute to give Nigeria a late win over Libya in the AFCON qualifiers in Uyo. Earlier, in the 70th minute, Samuel Chukwueze missed a one-on-one chance that could have put Nigeria […]
Continue Reading
