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Sports News Today Headlines Wednesday 12th February 2025
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target=_blank>FA Cup: Forest boss salutes Awoniyi after win over Exeter
Nottingham Forest manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, has praised Taiwo Awoniyi for his impressive performance in the Emirates FA Cup win over Exeter City. Awoniyi scored the Tricky Trees’ second goal in the fourth-round tie. It was the Nigeria international’s second goal across all competitions for the Reds this season. The keenly contested encounter ended 2-2
FA Cup: Forest boss salutes Awoniyi after win over Exeter
target=_blank>Transfer: Chelsea keen on signing ‘Swedish Lionel Messi this summer
Chelsea are keen on signing Roony Bardghji, also known as the ‘Swedish Lionel Messi,’ from FC Copenhagen. The Blues are expected to complete the deal in the 2025 summer transfer window, as per TBT Football. Bardghji also has other top clubs in the Premier League, such as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, queuing up for
Transfer: Chelsea keen on signing ‘Swedish Lionel Messi this summer
target=_blank>UCL: Thierry Henry picks ‘more talented player’ between Haaland, Mbappe
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has said he would prefer to coach Kylian Mbappe over Erling Haaland. According to Henry, the Real Madrid forward has “more talent” than the Manchester City striker. Haaland scored twice, while Mbappe struck once as City lost 3-2 to Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League play-off on Tuesday
UCL: Thierry Henry picks ‘more talented player’ between Haaland, Mbappe
target=_blank>Pillars vs Warriors: Northern giants clash in rescheduled NPL encounter
The long-standing rivalry between Kano Pillars and El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri will be reignited on Wednesday afternoon at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier League (NPL) clash. This match carries significant weight for Sai Masu Gida, who are desperate to bounce back after their 2-1 defeat to league leaders Remo
Pillars vs Warriors: Northern giants clash in rescheduled NPL encounter
target=_blank>Flying Eagles among top seeds for U-20 AFCON draw
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will be among the top three seeded teams for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Hosts Cote d’Ivoire and defending champions Senegal are the other seeded teams. Pot 2 will have Congo, Egypt, and Zambia, while Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Morocco, Sierra Leone, Kenya, South Africa, and
Flying Eagles among top seeds for U-20 AFCON draw
target=_blank>‘Inexperience’ – Gary Lineker slams Liverpool boss, Arne Slot over decision
Former Barcelona striker Gary Lineker has accused Arne Slot of taking Championship side Plymouth Argyle lightly during their FA Cup clash last weekend. The Pilgrims knocked out the Reds with a 1-0 victory at Home Park on February 9, causing a major upset. Slot must have felt that the match did not require the attention
‘Inexperience’ – Gary Lineker slams Liverpool boss, Arne Slot over decision
target=_blank>Arsenal suffer Havertz injury blow during Dubai training camp
Arsenal forward, Kai Havertz, suffered a worrying injury scare during the training trip to Dubai. Mail Sport reports that Havertz picked up the problem during a session earlier this week. It is believed the injuryis hamstring related, although the precise diagnosis remains unconfirmed. The Gunners will confirm the extent of the issue when they fly
Arsenal suffer Havertz injury blow during Dubai training camp
target=_blank>Champions League: SuperComputer predicts top three teams likely to win trophy
The Opta SuperComputer has predicted the top three teams that are likely to be crowned Champions League winners this year. They are Liverpool, Arsenal and Inter Milan. The Reds, who finished top of the league phase, have been given a 24.5% chance of lifting the trophy. Arne Slot’s men have only lost once so far
Champions League: SuperComputer predicts top three teams likely to win trophy
target=_blank>UCL: It’s strange – Rooney on Man City’s decision on Kyle Walker
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has labelled Manchester City’s decision to let Kyle Walker leave the club in January as ‘strange’. Rooney spoke following Man City’s 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League playoff first leg tie on Tuesday. Walker left Man City to join AC Milan on loan for the remainder of
UCL: It’s strange – Rooney on Man City’s decision on Kyle Walker
target=_blank>EPL: Liverpool win at Everton will end Arsenal’s title ambitions – Carragher
Former Liverpool captain, Jamie Carragher, has said if the team wins their game in hand against Everton on Wednesday night, they will all but end Arsenal’s Premier League title ambitions. The Reds’ Quadruple dreams ended on Sunday, following a shock FA Cup exit at Plymouth. But Arne Slot’s men know that victory at Goodison Park,
EPL: Liverpool win at Everton will end Arsenal’s title ambitions – Carragher
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