Football

President Bola Tinubu on Monday congratulated Remo Stars Football Club on winning the 2024–2025 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) title. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President described the club’s victory as a milestone achievement that shined a spotlight on Ikenne and Ogun. The President noted the team's historic triumph, coming just four years after Remo Stars’ promotion to the elite league, was a testament to the hard work, discipline, and indomitable spirit of the players, coaching crew, and management. President Tinubu commended the team’s resilience and perseverance, particularly after three previous near-misses in their quest for the league title.

Manchester United legend, Roy Keane, has hinted that outgoing Manchester United midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, could join the Red Devils after leaving Manchester City as a free agent this summer. The 33-year-old Belgium international has made public of his plan exit from Manchester City latest by the end of this season.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will be missing from the dug-out for their home match against Everton after being banned for one game by England’s Football Association for receiving three yellow cards.

Nigeria’ Flying Eagles has floored Morak FC 2-1 in a final test of strength before proceeding for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Kparobo Arierhi and Precious Benjamin were on target for the Flying Eagles in the game. Aliyu Zubairu’s side will depart for Cairo, Egypt come Sunday.
Accordingly, the seven-time champions will lock horns in two friendlies in Cairo before the start of the U-20 AFCON.

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand hailed the Gunners young talisman, Lewis-Skelly following his impressive display in the Champions League quarter-final second leg victory against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.

Tottenham had a shaky start and went behind early, raising concerns for Ange Postecoglou’s side. But spurred on by their home crowd, just as their manager had urged, they regrouped and took control of the game. Once Pedro Porro's flick found the net, Spurs looked the stronger team and arguably deserved more from the match. They hit the woodwork three times and saw major chances go begging, with Brennan Johnson sending a shot over the bar and both Son Heung-min and James Maddison denied by Santos. The tie remains open, but winning away in Frankfurt is a tough ask, only three teams have managed it this season.