The former Blaugrana defender says Ernesto Valverde’s side must forget about their collapse to AS Roma and should react positively
Shina Oludare
The African Player of the Year winner sees the possibility of the Egyptian star becoming the best player in the world judging by his breathtaking form
The Senegal international got his first goal after six games as the Potters’ relegation survival bid suffered a massive blow
Valerie Gauvin struck thrice, while Le Sommer, Thiney, Diallo and Leger scored once, and Ikidi turned one into her own net in the 8-0 destruction
An April Fools prank on the ex-Nigeria captain’s political ambition has gone viral in Nigeria's media, leaving the football icon stunned
The 20-year-old is glad following her invitation for the Super Falcon’s friendly encounter against France on Friday
The Nigeria international headed home against Zorya for one of the fastest debut goals in Ukrainian topflight at Slavutych-Arena Stadium
The Egypt international has now scored 29 goals in the English topflight this term, a feat only achieved by one African
The African track icon has backed the eight-time Olympic gold medallist’s aspirations of becoming a footballer after retiring from athletics
Gernot Rohr’s men face the Eagles as they hope to end the international window with a victory
Goal tracks the performance of the Super Eagles and all the oppositions they will face in Group D of the 2018 Fifa World Cup, Russia
The ex-Nigeria star has given Gernot Rohr’s men hints on how they can stop the Bayern Munich forward from making a difference for Poland on Friday
The goalkeeper is positive that the Promise Keeper can challenge for Africa's secondary club football competition prize
The four Nigerian teams must silence their foes to qualify for the group stage of Africa's secondary club football competition
The 35-year-old will not be featuring for the Bandung Tigers this season after he was conspicuously missing from the team’s launching on Saturday
The Guinea international was on target as RB Leipzig secured their first ever Bundesliga win over the Bavarians
The Gabon international inspired the Gunners to victory against the Hornets, while the Nigerian continues to search for his first goal since January
The forward was sent packing after a challenge on the Terriers’ captain and the Swans are considering appealing the decision
The Ghanaian forward was sent packing by Michael Oliver after forcing down Jonathan Hogg in an attempt to win the ball
The Foxes stars complimented the Nigeria international for his outstanding display against the Baggies on Saturday
The Nigeria international netted against West Brom, marking his first goal in the English topflight since he scored against Hull City two years ago
The Gabon international missed a penalty and struggled to make a meaningful impact in attack the Gunners bowed to the Citizens
The forward was torn to shreds online after failing to impress in the Gunners’ humiliating defeat to Pep Guardiola’s men
The DR Congo international completed his record move to the Chinese Super League and we looked at how social media reacted
The 26-year-old has joined the Imperial Guards on a four-year deal after meeting DR Congo’s £35.4m release clause
The French outfit completed one of the most attention-grabbing moves as they have signed the Chelsea legend’s son
The Liverpool star was in splendid form against the Saints on Sunday - scoring and creating to cap off a mesmerising display and productive evening
The Frenchman has been involved in some of football’s biggest derbies and is expecting Sunday’s game at Mestalla Stadium to be no different
The Raja Casablanca star's goals was enough to inspire the Atlas Lions before home fans to lift their first CHAN title since inception
The 20-year-old came off the bench for the City Club’s second goal, but they bowed at home to Mauro Lustrinelli’s men
The winger’s second-half strike powered the Trotters past the Robins to move out of the English Championship relegation zone
The Akwa United man scored in the first half as Salisu Yusuf's men downed the Falcons of Jediane to set up a final clash with Morocco in Casablanca
Barca’s fabled youth system has produced countless world-class talents over the past decade, so what has this production line so thick?
The youngster's goal was enough to redeem the Eagles' underwhelming showing in the first half against the Tuareg
The Liverpool star has won the award for the first time thanks to his exploits for his English Premier League side and Egypt national team
Mohamed Salah is the outstanding favourite to win the Men’s Player of the Year crown at Caf’s annual awards on January 4
The Africans were on parade on Sunday afternoon as the Citizens escaped defeat at Selhurst Park
The former Ballon d'Or winner has been elected president after securing 12 of the 15 counties in the west African nation
The 29-year-old will face some time on the sidelines after his manager confirmed he sustained damage to the muscle during Monday’s English topflight
The Cote d’Ivoire international came off early in the fourth minute with an injury and may now be a doubt for Saturday's clash with Crystal Palace
The German tactician and Dalian the Quanjian forward have been nominated for the Caf award along with the country’s men senior national team
The African Footballer of the Year award shortlist has been released, with Aubameyang, Salah and Mane in the running
The Super Eagles star will not win a first African Footballer of the Year award in 2017, with Aubameyang, Salah and Mane in the running
The football icon has been honoured for his exploits in the game of footballing following a visit to Nigeria
The forward’s sixth minute strike marked his first in the English topflight – a feat which ended the Terriers’ barren spell away from home
The Nigeria international who clocked 21 on Saturday was given the marching order for a second caution against the Eagles on Saturday
The draw took place in Egypt and has thrown up some interesting ties, with some of Africa's top teams drawn bye till the First round
The Olukoya Boys face a difficult task in the form of the Malian giants, while Gavin Hunt’s men host the Mauritians
The Nigeria international brought up the double century in English league football as he started for the Blues in their meeting with Huddersfield Town
The Nigerian who clocked 27 on Tuesday will reach the landmark by featuring for the Blues in their clash with Terriers at Kirklees Stadium
The prolific forward has been recognised for his sterling performance for the Egyptian national team and Liverpool this season
The Egypt and Senegal internationals plus Philippe Coutinho combined to decimate Massimo Carrera’s men at Anfield
After missing eight games this term, the Nigerian marked his return to the Blues’ starting line-up with an assist against the Magpies
The Cote d’Ivoire star failed to score in his first seven league games of 2017-18, but ended that run on Saturday against the Potters
Having lost in their previous outings against La Albiceleste in the competition, the Super Eagles will be out for revenge this time around in Group D
The Egypt international scored two in Wednesday's win over Stoke City, maintaining his impressive form with the Reds this season
The Senegal international netted for the first time since August as the Reds pounded the Porters at Bet365 Stadium
After missing eight games for the Blues, the defender made a second-half appearance as Antonio Conte’s men tamed the Swans
The White and Reds answered the DR Congo international’s opener with three second half goals to pick maximum points at Estadio de la Ceramica
The South African was on for 85 minutes as Qarabag’s aspiration to earn a Europa League ticket suffered a setback
The Gunners boss feels that the striker has become an even better player than when he was last year and hopes to see more striking displays from him
The 35-year-old has confirmed his playing days are over, prompting a great praise on social media from fans
The former Super Eagles forward has brought an end to his time as a footballer on his 35th birthday
A goal in each half by the DR Congo international handed the Unicorns a comprehensive home win against the struggling Danes
The Super Eagles have been handed a tricky group in the preliminary stages of the 2018 African Nations Championship
Goal has all the information you need to know as the fifth edition of the second biggest football event in Africa draws nearer and nearer
All the stats and numbers you need as Algeria and Nigeria square off in a World Cup qualifying encounter on Friday
Both players will be unavailable for the Super Eagles against Les Fennecs and La Albiceleste and Gernot Rohr has called up two players
The Nigeria international has struggled in front of goal since his effort against Hull City in December 2016, and drew blank again on Saturday
Football fans are divided over the 20-year-old’s invitation to the Three Lions squad for November friendlies
The Swansea forward could not hide joy after getting his maiden call-up to the Three Lions ahead of upcoming fixtures
The football icon explains why he rates the Belgian so highly and talks about his time in the English topflight and Super Eagles
The Cote d’Ivoire international featured from start to finish against the Red Devils, and Goal reviews his performance
The star midfielder is unyielding about question marks over his height while claiming the Real Madrid star is an inspirational figure to his game
The Brazilian football icon joined the rest of the world to applaud the Portuguese after he was named best Fifa men’s player
Olivier Giroud took the prize for his scorpion kick against Crystal Palace last season but fans feel the South African should have won
The Africans suffered contrasting fortunes as the Toffees surrendered a goal lead to crumble against the Gunners
As part of the Super Eagles’ preparations for World Cup 2018, Gernot Rohr’s men will renew acquaintances with La Albiceleste in Russia
The veteran goalkeeper has been on the sidelines since coming off injured in April, but he is working hard to get back into shape ahead of his return
The 18-year-old made a commanding Spanish topflight bow as his side forced Eibar to a goalless draw at Municipal de Ipurua
The Blues defender was forced off against the Eagles on Saturday, and the football icon has wished him well
The Berekum Chelsea star's brace clipped the Super Eagles and handed Maxwell Konadu’s men the regional competition crown
The forward moved ahead of his rival by claiming the Rasheed Yekini prize for the first time though four goals shy of the all-time record holder
Super Eagles can confirm their place at next summer’s World Cup in Russia if they defeat the Indomitable Lions on Monday night in Yaounde
Goal’s readers have voted that the 20-year-old should man the goalpost when Nigeria face the Indomitable Lions on Friday
The Henan Jianye forward is aware of the importance of Friday's encounter and has stressed that the team need to triumph over the Super Eagles
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The goalkeeper’s miserable penalty kick caught the eye in Wembley but the Gunners legend is quick in siding the Belgian
The Nigerian forward lasted for just 17 minutes after he was forced off during the Foxes’ game against Borussia Monchengladbach
The football icon flashed back to the 1998 Fifa World Cup when the Super Eagles claimed a famous victory against Spain
The 54-year-old was convicted following his involvement in a dishonest multi-million naira land deal
The Yellow and Reds may have to look elsewhere after their second bid for the Algeria international was discarded by the Foxes
The Nigeria international will provide proper competition to Jamie Vardy as he closes in on becoming the Foxes’ fifth signing of the summer
In the wake of speculation that the country could be priming an attempt to host the competition, the Nigerian is firm that the bid will be supported
The forward could be on his way to Ligue 1, with reports revealing the Phocians are interested in signing him
The Nigerian forward was the key protagonist as the Camels got an away win at Bozsik Stadion on Wednesday
Youri Djorkaeff’s strike was enough to separate the two teams and give Les Bleus the world crown for football legends
The 49-year-old superstar made history despite Italy crashing out in the quarter-final against France on Saturday
Michel Salgado got a treble as Luis Garcia, Alfonso Perez, Carlos Marchena, Gaizka Mendiata and Joan Capdevila combined to decimate the Africans
Spouse of the Super Eagles and Gunners' legend in her latest social media post revealed her latest achievement
The Frenchman singled out the Nigerian for praise after scoring in his first game for the Gunners against Sydney FC on Thursday
The Cabbage are gearing up for their Scottish League Cup game on Saturday, while the defender is reported to be partying in the northern Nigeria city
Coach Salisu Yusuf has invited 29 players for the qualifier against the Hawks or the Squirrels in August
The world of football is in mourning following the untimely death of the six-year-old Sunderland supporter
The Super Eagles goalkeeper was diagnosed of a life-threatening ailment on Thursday, causing fans to react online to the news with sadness
Plateau United are top after 26 games, but MFM FC, Enyimba and Akwa United are all in the hunt for the title. Which team will emerge victorious?
After a failed bid to secure a place in the English topflight last term, the Nigeria international is positive that the Cottagers will return stronger
Opinion was divided as fans on social media had their say on the VAR decisions during Cameroon v Chile encounter at Otkrytie Arena on Sunday evening
The 13-year-old is leaving a fine impression as Nigeria future by pulling off some stunning flicks and tricks in his latest blog video
The Fulham defender has emerged as an option for the Gunners and Spurs and his team-mate believes he has all the attributes to succeed at a top club
The Nigerian is thrilled with the youngster’s meteoric rise but warns Fulham’s prodigy must ensure that he does not jump too early
The forward says the Super Eagles must improve in all areas after their surprise defeat to Bafana Bafana as they prepare to face Cameroon in August
The Nigerian’s first treble since 2012, with West Bromwich Albion, powered his team to the Indonesian topflight summit
Social media exploded after Los Blancos were crowned champions on Saturday, the 12th title in their history
Social media exploded after the Blues were crowned champions on Friday, the sixth title in their history
The 65-year-old paid for the club's lack of results on Sunday, with their poor start to the season seeing them lie 12th with seven wins in 19 games
The Nigerian was replaced against Rennes after picking up a problem and has been replaced in the starting XI by Mike Maignan against Antoine Kombouaré
The Nigeria internationals were on the losing side on their maiden appearance in the Chinese topflight since joining from the English Premier League
Despite playing in the United Soccer League, the Nigerian offered up a portion of his salary to remember the Remand Boys
Despite their absence at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, Gernot Rohr’s men moved nine places up in the monthly rating announced on Thursday
The 35-year-old paid tribute to the fallen Lion who passed away during the 2003 Fifa Confederations Cup in France
The Gunners believe the midfielder played well over the tournament, despite Egypt's defeat to Cameroon s at Stade de l'Amitié on Sunday night
The reigning African champions will face hard-hitting teams in the preliminary stages of the 2017 World Cup to be staged in Russia
The 21-year-old rounded off the competition by emerging as African champion and becomes the first Cameroonian to win the prize since Rigobert Song
The Nigeria international will now serve a two-game ban for a sending off Wolverhampton Wanderers branded as “excessive”
The 38-year-old took to Instagram to express his delight at meeting up with his former Blues team-mates before they tamed the Tigers
The Nigerian was delighted to see his side marry attacking quality with determination in their victory against the Clarets
The goalkeeper has been in fine form for Wolves this season, and his coach states that he is carrying them single-handedly through games
The Germany international hopes his colleague do well with the Pharaohs in Africa’s biggest football competition in Gabon
Following the Super Eagles’ inability to qualify for Gabon 2017, the Nigeria football boss has pitched his tent with the Black Stars
The Nigerian forward might have fired blanks in the massive win, but he has paid tribute to the Blues’ fans for their support
The 21-year-old defender didn’t complete the La Liga encounter against Petar Vasiljević's side as he was dismissed for a serious foul play
The Nigerian was on target for the Tianjin Tigers, though they crumbled to the Buccaneers of the League in a friendly encounter
The former Super Eagles handler enjoyed a perfect start to life in the Dutch second division at the Sportpark De Heikant.
The Lions of Teranga’s famous victory against the Super Eagles in 2002 is the game he looks back on most fondly
The Super Eagles have been handed a relatively hard-hitting group enroute the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations billed for Cameroon
Gernot Rohr’s men moved a place up in the monthly ritual released by the world football governing body
The Super Eagles midfielder could not rescue the Tianjin Tigers on his maiden appearance since joining from Chelsea
The Nigeria international has revealed that he looks up to the legends and hopes to put into practice what he learned from them
The reigning African kings destroyed the Cranes in a warm up game on Wednesday ahead kickoff of the continent’s biggest football showpiece
The Greens’ handler has given an insight on what led to the Green’s defeat in Uyo, and his aspiration in Gabon 2017
The 28-year-old has teamed up with the Super League outfit from Dutch side, SBV Vitesse
This is one campaign promise the FIFA boss should not have kept - expanding the tournament to this degree will have a drastic impact on organisation and quality
