Author: Boluwatife Kehinde

Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa openly admitted that two avoidable turnovers handed Bayern Munich a 2-1 victory in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday night at the Santiago Bernabéu. Luis Díaz and Harry Kane struck for the visitors, while Kylian Mbappé pulled one back for the hosts. Although Real Madrid dominated stretches of the second half, those slip-ups proved decisive and left the Spanish giants with a tough task ahead in next week’s return leg at the Allianz Arena. Arbeloa faced reporters straight after the final whistle and refused to sugarcoat the result. “This is a defeat we…

Manchester United announces today that Harry Maguire signs a new contract that keeps the England defender at Old Trafford until June 2027, with the club holding an option for one extra year. ‎As reported by ESPN on Tuesday, the 33-year-old stood on the verge of leaving as a free agent at season’s end. However, he quickly agrees to fresh terms and commits his future to the club he loves. ‎Maguire first arrived at Manchester United from Leicester City in a reported £80 million transfer in 2019. Since then, he makes 266 appearances across all competitions, scores 17 goals, and provides…

Bernardo Silva will depart Manchester City at the end of the season when his contract expires. The 31-year-old Portugal international bids farewell after nine years at the club. Moreover, Silva has scored 76 goals and provided 77 assists in 449 appearances across all competitions for Manchester City. These impressive numbers underscore his vital role in the team’s success. He has helped secure six Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League trophy, cementing his status as one of the club’s most decorated players. Before joining Manchester City in 2017, Silva built a strong foundation at other clubs. He launched his…

Manchester City  defated Liverpool 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium and powered into the FA Cup semifinals. Erling Haaland led the onslaught with a clinical hat-trick that exposed Liverpool’s fragile defence and left the visitors in disarray. For more updates , new daily prime sport Haaland broke the deadlock in the 39th minute when he calmly slotted home a penalty after Nico O’Reilly was fouled inside the box. Moments later, in first-half stoppage time, the Norwegian rose majestically to head home an inch-perfect cross from Antoine Semenyo and doubled City’s advantage. After the interval, the hosts sustained their relentless pressure and…

Super Eagles have retained their impressive 26th position in the latest FIFA world rankings, underlining their steady rise on the global stage. The team achieved this feat after a competitive March international window that delivered both triumph and a hard-fought stalemate. The Eagles opened the window with a commanding 2–1 victory over Iran. They capitalised on the Persians’ strength to collect vital ranking points and boost their standing. However, they followed up with a 2–2 draw against lower-ranked Jordan. This 26th spot marks Nigeria’s highest FIFA ranking in 16 years. The last time the Super Eagles climbed higher came back…

Bosnia and Herzegovina created World Cup history when they defeated Italy on penalties following a gripping 1-1 draw in their qualifying playoff. For more updates on sport, follow the latest Nigeria sport From the opening whistle, the hosts dominated possession and unleashed 30 shots, 17 of them inside Italy’s penalty area. Their full-backs pushed forward aggressively, and their relentless pressure forced repeated errors that kept the visitors pinned back for long stretches. However, Italy relied on sharp counter-attacks and set pieces while managing limited possession. Their goalkeeper produced 10 crucial saves that kept the match alive through 120 minutes. Yet the…

The Nigeria Premier Football League delivers a stern blow to Bendel Insurance by suspending head coach Boboye Kennedy for 17 matches and fining him N2 million for gross misconduct toward a match official. For more updates on sport, follow the latest Nigeria sport The sanctions follow serious breaches during the club’s Matchday 32 clash against Plateau United, which ended in a 2-2 draw at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Saturday, March 28. Bendel Insurance fails to provide adequate security, which allows unauthorised individuals to storm restricted areas inside the venue. The chaos escalates after the final whistle as…

Tottenham Hotspur has appointed Roberto De Zerbi as the club’s new Men’s Head Coach on a long-term contract, subject to work permit. The move follows the swift dismissal of interim boss Igor Tudor and marks a decisive step to stabilize the team’s faltering Premier League campaign. De Zerbi expresses delight at joining one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious clubs. “I am thrilled to join this fantastic football club,” he states. “In all my discussions with the Club’s leadership, their ambition for the future stands crystal clear  to build a team capable of reaching great achievements while playing a style…

‎The Confederation of African Football (CAF) appointed Nigerian administrator Samson Adamu as its Acting Secretary General. For more updates on party developments, follow the latest sport news  ‎ The CAF Executive Committee proposed his nomination, and the Congress ratified it during its meeting at the Giza Palace Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. ‎Adamu, who previously served as CAF’s competitions director, steps in immediately and becomes the first Nigerian to hold this key position in the organisation’s nearly 70-year history. ‎Veron Mossengo-Omba resigned the same day amid growing criticism of his leadership. The 66-year-old Swiss-Congolese official announced his exit in a statement,…

‎Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), announced a major overhaul that transforms the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). For more updates on party developments on sport, follow the latest Nigeria sport ‎ He revealed plans to expand the tournament from 24 to 28 teams, injecting fresh excitement and broader participation across the continent. ‎This bold move builds on recent growth, as the last four editions featured 24 teams after CAF raised the number from 16 in 2019. Read also on New Daily Prime: CAF confirms 2027 AFCON will hold in East Africa Morocco coach backs…