Sports Archives - Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/category/sports/ ...express yourself Thu, 28 May 2026 09:58:03 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://freedomonline.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-icon-32x32.png Sports Archives - Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/category/sports/ 32 32 Mateta fires Crystal Palace to Conference League win https://freedomonline.com.ng/mateta-fires-crystal-palace-to-conference-league-win/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/mateta-fires-crystal-palace-to-conference-league-win/#respond Thu, 28 May 2026 09:58:03 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=278005 Jean-Philippe Mateta fired Crystal Palace to their first European trophy as the Eagles edged out Spanish side Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final. The France striker turned home a close-range winner on the rebound from an Adam Wharton strike early in the second half in Leipzig. Outgoing Palace boss Oliver Glasner leaves the club […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/mateta-fires-crystal-palace-to-conference-league-win/feed/ 0 NPFL’s ninth title: Tinubu congratulates Rangers https://freedomonline.com.ng/npfls-ninth-title-tinubu-congratulates-rangers/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/npfls-ninth-title-tinubu-congratulates-rangers/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 21:04:01 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277886 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Rangers International FC on winning the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title for a record ninth time. The President congratulates the managers, players, and fans of the Enugu-based football club for finishing the last campaign at the top of the table with 68 points in 38 matches, ahead of their […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/npfls-ninth-title-tinubu-congratulates-rangers/feed/ 0 Guardiola: I don’t cry https://freedomonline.com.ng/guardiola-i-dont-cry/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/guardiola-i-dont-cry/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 06:51:56 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277844 Pep Guardiola said his goodbye to players and fans of Manchester City after his side 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa at the Etihad on Sunday. Speaking at the post match conference, the Spaniards said he leaves with memories that are more important than the titles he won for the Club. Guardiola asserted that it was […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/guardiola-i-dont-cry/feed/ 0 Fernandes becomes Premier League assist record holder https://freedomonline.com.ng/fernandes-becomes-premier-league-assist-record-holder/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/fernandes-becomes-premier-league-assist-record-holder/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 06:43:24 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277840 Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes assisted United’s first goal on Sunday against Brighton & Hove Albion to break the premier league assist record. Fernandes broke the record when Patrick Dorgu headed home his corner kick in the 32nd minute of United’s 3-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, marking Fernandez’s 21 assist of the season. […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/fernandes-becomes-premier-league-assist-record-holder/feed/ 0 NPFL: Rangers win 9th title in Lagos, equal Enyimba’s record, deny Ikorodu continental ticket https://freedomonline.com.ng/npfl-rangers-win-9th-title-in-lagos-equal-enyimbas-record-deny-ikorodu-continental-ticket/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/npfl-rangers-win-9th-title-in-lagos-equal-enyimbas-record-deny-ikorodu-continental-ticket/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 06:00:13 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277829 *Remo Stars, El-Kanemi, Katsina Utd join Bayelsa, Wikki in relegation Enugu Rangers on Sunday secured their ninth Nigeria Premier Football League title, equaling Enyimba’s record after defeating Ikorodu City 2-1 in their final matchday game at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, thereby denying their opponent the final continental ticket reserved for the third position in […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/npfl-rangers-win-9th-title-in-lagos-equal-enyimbas-record-deny-ikorodu-continental-ticket/feed/ 0 Emmanuel Zira Urges Super Eagles Coach Chelle to Use More Home-Based Players https://freedomonline.com.ng/emmanuel-zira-urges-super-eagles-coach-chelle-to-use-more-home-based-players/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/emmanuel-zira-urges-super-eagles-coach-chelle-to-use-more-home-based-players/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 14:48:09 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277731 Former Adamawa United FC Chairman, Emmanuel Zira, has called on Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle to give more opportunities to domestic-based players as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Zira made the remarks following the qualifying draw, which placed Nigeria in Group L alongside Tanzania, Madagascar, and Guinea-Bissau. He […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/emmanuel-zira-urges-super-eagles-coach-chelle-to-use-more-home-based-players/feed/ 0 AFCON 2027: Nigeria to face Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania https://freedomonline.com.ng/afcon-2027-nigeria-to-face-madagascar-guinea-bissau-tanzania/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/afcon-2027-nigeria-to-face-madagascar-guinea-bissau-tanzania/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 14:51:11 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277521 *Ivory Coast, Ghana in crunch Group C battle The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and co-host Tanzania in Group L of the qualifying series for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. This was the outcome of the draw which took place on Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt, for the apex continental football The […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/afcon-2027-nigeria-to-face-madagascar-guinea-bissau-tanzania/feed/ 0 Arsenal Beat Burnley 1-0, Move Closer to Premier League Glory https://freedomonline.com.ng/arsenal-beat-burnley-1-0-move-closer-to-premier-league-glory/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/arsenal-beat-burnley-1-0-move-closer-to-premier-league-glory/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 11:13:12 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277510 Arsenal moved a step closer to clinching their first Premier League title in over two decades after a narrow 1-0 victory over Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night. The winning goal came just before halftime when Kai Havertz met a perfectly delivered corner from Bukayo Saka with a decisive header, breaking through Burnley’s […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/arsenal-beat-burnley-1-0-move-closer-to-premier-league-glory/feed/ 0 Iheanacho wins Scottish League with Celtic https://freedomonline.com.ng/iheanacho-wins-scottish-league-with-celtic/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/iheanacho-wins-scottish-league-with-celtic/#respond Sun, 17 May 2026 07:06:25 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277399 Super Eagles Striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, has won the Scottish League with Celtic after his side defeated Hearts FC 3-1 to emerge Champions of Scotland for the 56th time. With 79 points before the game final-day game against table topers Hearts FC, Celtic needed to take all three points to win the league and they did […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/iheanacho-wins-scottish-league-with-celtic/feed/ 0 Manchester City defeat Chelsea to win FA Cup https://freedomonline.com.ng/manchester-city-defeat-chelsea-to-win-fa-cup-3/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/manchester-city-defeat-chelsea-to-win-fa-cup-3/#respond Sun, 17 May 2026 06:50:48 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277384 Antoine Semenyo was the hero of the FA Cup final match between Manchester City and Chelsea on Saturday. The Ghanaian international scored the winning goal in the 72nd minute as City defeated Chelsea 1-0 to lift the cup at the Wembley Stadium. His sublime flick secured victory for Pep Guardiola’s side. Haaland crossed low into […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/manchester-city-defeat-chelsea-to-win-fa-cup-3/feed/ 0 Shakira and Burna Boy Release Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Song ‘Dai Dai’ https://freedomonline.com.ng/shakira-and-burna-boy-release-official-fifa-world-cup-2026-song-dai-dai/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/shakira-and-burna-boy-release-official-fifa-world-cup-2026-song-dai-dai/#respond Fri, 15 May 2026 09:01:10 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277288 Global pop superstar Shakira has teamed up with Nigerian Grammy-winning Afrobeat artist Burna Boy to release “Dai Dai,” the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The announcement was made on Shakira’s social media on Friday, thrilling fans worldwide. “Dai Dai” is now available across all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/shakira-and-burna-boy-release-official-fifa-world-cup-2026-song-dai-dai/feed/ 0 Enugu Rangers defeat Bendel Insurance 2-1 to remain top of NPFL https://freedomonline.com.ng/enugu-rangers-defeat-bendel-insurance-2-1-to-remain-top-of-npfl/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/enugu-rangers-defeat-bendel-insurance-2-1-to-remain-top-of-npfl/#respond Sun, 10 May 2026 18:27:58 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277027 Rangers International FC of Enugu, on Sunday, defeated Bendel Insurance FC of Benin 2-1 in a Matchday 37 fixture of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The match, played behind closed doors at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, saw Rangers dominate proceedings from the opening whistle. Bendel Insurance absorbed sustained pressure from the hosts until […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/enugu-rangers-defeat-bendel-insurance-2-1-to-remain-top-of-npfl/feed/ 0 Nigeria qualify for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigeria-qualify-for-fifa-u-20-womens-world-cup-poland-2026/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigeria-qualify-for-fifa-u-20-womens-world-cup-poland-2026/#respond Sun, 10 May 2026 18:19:30 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277023 Nigeria’s U-20 girls, Falconets, have officially punched their ticket to the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, after surviving a difficult afternoon in Lilongwe to emerge 3-2 aggregate winners over Malawi’s Young Scorchers. Despite a narrow 1-2 defeat in the second leg on Saturday, the foundation laid in Ikenne seven days ago where […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigeria-qualify-for-fifa-u-20-womens-world-cup-poland-2026/feed/ 0 Osimhen’s Brace Secures Galatasaray’s Fourth Consecutive Super Lig Title https://freedomonline.com.ng/osimhens-brace-secures-galatasarays-fourth-consecutive-super-lig-title/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/osimhens-brace-secures-galatasarays-fourth-consecutive-super-lig-title/#respond Sun, 10 May 2026 17:22:17 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277014 Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored twice to help Galatasaray defeat Antalyaspor 4-2, securing the Turkish Super Lig title. Galatasaray knew they needed a win to clinch the championship, but it was Antalyaspor who took the lead just before halftime with a strike from Dikmen. However, Galatasaray responded strongly after the break. Gabonese winger Mario […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/osimhens-brace-secures-galatasarays-fourth-consecutive-super-lig-title/feed/ 0 Fernandez’s Free-Kick Earns Chelsea a 1-1 Draw at Anfield https://freedomonline.com.ng/fernandezs-free-kick-earns-chelsea-a-1-1-draw-at-anfield/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/fernandezs-free-kick-earns-chelsea-a-1-1-draw-at-anfield/#respond Sat, 09 May 2026 17:06:31 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=276988 Enzo Fernandez scored a stunning free-kick to help Chelsea secure a 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. Liverpool took the lead early in the match, with Ryan Gravenberch netting in the sixth minute. However, Chelsea responded in the 35th minute with Fernandez’s equalizer from a free-kick. Both teams had goals ruled out for […]

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