Ernest Victor

3 days ago | naijanews.com | Ernest Victor

Remo Stars captain, Junior Nduka, has expressed strong confidence that the team will put up a much better performance in next season’s CAF Champions League. In the forthcoming season, captain Junior Nduka will lead Remo Stars for a third attempt at continental glory following their historic Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title win after two successive near misses.

3 days ago | naijanews.com | Ernest Victor

Wojciech Szczesny has confirmed that FC Barcelona have offered him a contract extension but has told the Spanish giants to give him some time to discuss the new deal with his family. Wojciech Szczesny has emerged as one of the surprises of the season. Initially joining Barcelona as an emergency replacement for Marc-André ter Stegen, he has since established himself as the team’s starting goalkeeper. Szczesny signed a short-term contract upon his arrival, which is set to expire next month.

3 days ago | naijanews.com | Ernest Victor

Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi was why the owner of Nottingham Forest, Evangelos Marinakis, publicly rebuked the club’s owner, coach Nuno Espirito Santo. It was supposed to be a night of celebration for Nottingham Forest—a guaranteed return to European football after 30 years. Instead, it ended with a dramatic equaliser from Leicester City and a tense, highly public confrontation between Marinakis and coach Nuno. The flashpoint came moments after the final whistle at the City Ground.

3 days ago | naijanews.com | Ernest Victor

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria pulled off a stunning victory over defending champions Senegal in the quarterfinals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Flying Eagles defeated the reigning champions via a penalty shootout following a tense goalless draw earlier today, May 12. It was a moment of sweet revenge for the Nigerians, who were denied the title by Senegal in the previous edition of the tournament.

3 days ago | naijanews.com | Ernest Victor

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is set to depart from the Spanish giants after the current season ends to take up the role of head coach for the Brazilian national football team. Carlo Ancelotti, a 65-year-old Italian tactician, is scheduled to officially assume his new position in Brazil on May 26, right after the La Liga season wraps up. This marks a momentous chapter in Ancelotti’s storied career, which has seen him become one of Real Madrid’s most illustrious managers.