The much anticipated Exquisite Soccer Gala finally got underway in the early hours of Saturday with the opening ceremony taking place at the Federal University of Agriculture Abeouta, FUNAAB Sports Complex, Ogun state, Nigeria.The official Exquisite Soccer Gala. Photo Credits: Moore’s GraphicsThe opening ceremony was hosted by a famous OAP on the Campus, Adelu Uthman Akorede, mostly known as Hotman. The event was also graced by the presence of the Student Union President, Comrade Ale Oluwaseyi, Ale Seyi.Jamgbadi Arnold, popularly known as Arnold TM, a fast rising artist on campus performed two of his songs titled No Mercy and Party…
Author: Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi
Give them the sense of belonging and be sincere with them. Every player needs that. Arsenal afforded him that towards the later stages of the last season and they saw what he can do. Then Mikel Arteta took the backward step, and Arsenal might in the end have greater regrets over the Nicolas Pepe saga.Nicolas Pepe getting words from Mikel Arteta in a training session. (Photo Credits: Arsenal.com)It is very easy to think Nicolas Pepe is a waste for Arsenal, because his best moments have been minimal and short-lived. But could his surroundings actually do more to help a struggling…
Last gameweek saw eight home teams pick up wins while only two traveling teams, Rivers United FC away to Niger Tornados and Enugu Rangers FC away to Kwara United, were able to earn a point apiece away from home.Gameweek 6 fixtures in the NPFL. Photo Credits: Facebook/ League Management Company.However, with a host of the highflyers playing away from home this weekend, there might be much more joy for visiting teams across the country in the Nigeria Professional Football League as we take a look into the upcoming matches this weekend.Akwa United vs Katsina UnitedKatsina United last time out needed…
The Arsenal Women have completed the signing of Swedish striker Stina Blackstenius from BK Hacken.Arsenal flag pictured. Photo Credits: Pinterest.The 25year old scored 17 goals to help her side finish second in the just concluded Damallsvenskan league season.Stina Blackstenius joins the Arsenal Women from BK Hacken. Photo Credits: Twitter/ Arsenal Women.She joins to strengthen an Arsenal attack that already comprise the likes of Vivianne Miedema, Beth Mead and others as they continue their push for the league and other competitions this season.Author: Kehinde Hassan Afolabi
Arsenal have kept a clean sheet away to Liverpool for the first time in almost 10years after the Mikel Arteta side held on for a goalless draw in the first leg of their Carabao Cup Semi final double-header played at the Anfield Stadium on Thursday evening.Arsenal have kept a clean sheet at the Anfield Stadium for the first time in 10 years. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)The Gunners, who had never kept a clean sheet at the Liverpool ground since a 2-0 win over the then managed Brendan Rodgers Liverpool in a Premier League meeting in Merseyside,…
Arsenal have maybe identified the right player for their rebuild project in Palmeiras youngster Danilo, who is touted to be a long-term replacement for their Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka.Palmeiras Midfielder Danilo is seriously linked with Arsenal. Photo Credits: Getty.The 20year old is of the right age with the current Arsenal setup and Mikel Arteta is looking to pursue his interest in the Brazilian this month, to fill in the void left by Thomas Partey, who is on international duty with Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations.Danilo, a left footed defensive midfielder made his senior debut in 2018 with PFC…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta while responding to questions in his most recent interview ahead of the club’s Emirates FA Cup clash with Nottingham Forest on Sunday has state his thoughts on one of the most talked about transfer this summer.Mikel Arteta says the Gunners will make signings if the opportunity arises (Image: GETTY)Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic has been linked with a move to Arsenal with a host of august news outlet confirming The Gunners’ interest in the Fiorentina man.When asked if signing Vlahovic will be an idea big money move for him this month, the Spanish manager replied;“I think with…
Actions resume in Stadia across the country on Sunday as the Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL enters matchday five. We take a look at the fixtures and the interesting battles to look forward to in actions within the country.The Nigeria Professional Football League Matchday Five preview.Niger Tornados vs Rivers UnitedRivers United, the side who finished ninth in the last campaign are currently in second place, tied on the same number of points as the leaders, Remo Stars and also maintaining an unbeaten start to the season.The Port Harcourt based side have enjoyed promising start under the tutelage of their new…
Actions resume in Stadia across the country on Sunday as the Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL reaches matchday five. On Sunday, Shootings Stars of Ibadan travel to Eastern part of the country to take on the Peoples’ Elephant Enyimba of Aba.Enyimba pose for a team photo before kickoff of a NPFL game. Photo Credits: Facebook/ Enyimba FC.Looking to go one better than their second place finish in the league last season, the eight times Nigerian Champions, Enyimba have had a mixed start to the current campaign.Despite making a promising start to the season with two wins from their first two…
Actions resume in Stadia across the country on Saturday as the Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL reaches matchday five. There have been few surprises so far with newly promoted Remo Stars occupying the top spot whilst remaining unbeaten.Remo Stars players celebrates Samuel Anakwe’s goal against Dakkada FC. Photo Credits: Facebook/ Remo Stars Football Club.The side led by coach Gbenga Ogunbode have been quite impressive so far with two wins and as many draws leaving them on eight points. They have also been very consistent and organized defensively, a prowess which has seen them with the best defensive record so far…