The 2023/24 Nigeria Professional Football League season will kick off this weekend, Abbeylivenetwork .com reports. The NPFL board made the announcement in an official communication to all 20 clubs. The league body also declared that all the clubs will receive a ₦20m take-off grant. In a letter dated Monday, September 25, Davidson Owumi, the Chief […]
Read MoreWhat a Premier League Sunday we witnessed. This is what went down, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. Newcastle run riot to rip up record books Newcastle recorded the biggest away win in their history as eight different players netted in a stunning 8-0 thumping of Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. It took 21 minutes for the first goal to arrive […]
Read MoreArsenal and Tottenham Hotspur were forced to settle for a share of the spoils in a thrilling North London derby at the Emirates Stadium, as the Lilywhites twice came from behind to secure a first H2H away point since 2019, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. Having made a winning return to the UEFA Champions League in midweek, Mikel […]
Read MoreThere were goals, upsets and plenty of talking points all around the continent as the 2023/24 UEFA Europa League group stage got under way in dramatic fashion, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. LASK 1-3 Liverpool In Austria, three-time UEFA Cup winners Liverpool mounted another comeback to get off to a winning start in Group E. Darwin Núñez’s coolly-taken […]
Read MoreDespite hammering Sao Tome and Principe 6-0 in their most recent match, Jose Peseiro’s side were unable to improve their previous position of 39th in the global list, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. The comprehensive victory had no positive impact on Nigeria’s ranking. The 2013 African Cup of Nations winner did, at least, retain their 6th spot amongst African […]
Read MoreJude Bellingham saved Real Madrid once again, Bayern Munich added to Erik ten Hag’s woes and Arsenal made a triumphant return to the Champions League, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. Here is what we made of a captivating night across Europe. Ten Hag’s crisis deepens Manchester United started and finished brightly in Munich but it eventually turned out […]
Read MoreThe 2023/24 Champions League campaign got underway Tuesday evening with a full slate of games, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. Here is what we made of a night of action across Europe. Drama of the highest order There wasn’t widespread drama across the competition Tuesday evening, but the Stadio Olimpico produced enough to tide us all over for […]
Read MoreGoalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, midfielder Rasheedat Ajibade and forward Asisat Oshoala are among 24 players invited to the Super Falcons’ camp for next week’s 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations first round, first leg qualifying match against Sao Tome and Principe, Abbeylivenetwork.com understand. Also on the roster are captain Onome Ebi, defenders Oluwatosin Demehin, Michelle Alozie […]
Read MoreNigerian striker Victor Osimhen has added another feather to his cap as he secures a coveted nomination for the prestigious 2023 The Best FIFA Football Award, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. FIFA, the global governing body of football, unveiled the list of nominees, and Osimhen’s inclusion is a testament to his remarkable achievements during the 2022/23 season. This recognition […]
Read MoreNigeria Set to Be Drawn With Either Algeria, Morocco, or Senegal in 2023 AFCON The anticipation is building as Africa’s premier football tournament, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), draws closer to its 2023 edition hosted by Cote d’Ivoire, Abbeylivenetwork.com reports. With the qualifiers now concluded, the focus shifts to the all-important draw that will […]
Read More