In the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Sao Tome and Principe, Algerian referee Lahlou Benbraham will be the center referee. His compatriots Brahim El Hamlaoui Sid Ali and Mohammed Serradj will serve as assistant referees, with Nabil Boukhalfa as the fourth official and Prosper Addo from Ghana as the match…
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has confirmed his return to international football with Cameroon, despite having faced what he calls “injustice and manipulation” Onana was nominated by his squad last Tuesday for Burundi’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Andre Onana’s inclusion comes nine months after he was suspended by Cameroonian Federation during 2022 World Cup…
In the inaugural edition of the African Soccer League, Enyimba is set to face off against Moroccan team Wydad Casablanca. This quarter-final match was determined through a draw conducted at the Confederation of African Football headquarters in Cairo on Saturday. The showdown will be a two-legged contest, with the first leg scheduled for October. Enyimba…
Manchester City Forward, Erling Haaland has been named the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year. Erling Haaland was announced the winner of the prize ahead of teammate Kevin De Bruyne and Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi at the draw for the Champions League group stages. The Norway legend striker makes it two awards this week. He…
Galatasaray secured a spot in the Champions League group stage after a 2-1 win over Molde in the play-off round second leg, securing a 5-3 aggregate victory. Leading 3-2 from the first leg, Galatasaray extended their advantage with a seventh-minute penalty from Mauro Icardi. Despite Eirik Hestad’s goal for Molde and Veton Berisha’s disallowed goal,…
Simone Biles has broken a 90-year record by winning her eighth all-around title at the US Gymnastics Championships. Biles win comes less than a month after the four-time Olympic champion returned to the competition after taking two years brake to work on her mental health. Her floor routine earned a score of 15.400, giving her…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), says all match bonuses and allowances of the Super Falcons have been paid. The NFF President, Mr Ibrahim Gusau disclosed this, when he appeared before the House ad-hoc committee set up to investigate the dispute between the Super Falcons and the NFF. When the ad-hoc further made inquiries regarding unpaid…
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood will leave the club by mutual agreement after a six-month internal investigation into his conduct. Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 following allegations surrounding an online publication. Charges against the 21-year-old England international, including attempted rape and assault, were dropped in February 2023. The club said they have mutually agreed…
Sweden defeated co-hosts Australia 2-0 in the third-place playoffs of the 2023 FIFA women’s World Cup on Saturday. The Swedes also won bronze at the 2019 edition in France and have now won it four times (1991, 2011, 2019, 2023). This year’s World Cup is Australia’s best outing ever after reaching the semi-finals. In Saturday’s…
Chelsea FC have completed the signing of midfielder Romeo Lavia from Southampton. The 19-year-old has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge and further strengthens Mauricio Pochettino’s squad. On completing his move to Chelsea, Lavia said: ‘I’m really happy join Chelsea and be a part of this exciting project. It’s an amazing football club with…
Newly appointed Minister of Sports, Senator John Owan Enoh (JOE), faces the pivotal task of revitalizing Nigeria’s sporting sector, diverging from previous patterns to usher in a new era of progress and rekindled hope. In a departure from tradition, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has designated Senator JOE as the focused overseer of sports, excluding youth…
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar Jr has joined Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal on a two-year deal. Renowned football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed this in a tweet on Tuesday. According to Romano, Neymar joined the Riyadh-based club on a record $300 million salary over two years. “Salary could go up to potential $400m total…
Nigerian young producer and singer Phillip Kayode Moses, popularly known as Pheelz, has relished Premier League giants Chelsea using his hit song ‘Finesse’ to announce their latest signing, Moises Caicedo. It was previously reported that the Blues signed Caicedo in a British record deal from Brighton on Monday. Chelsea posted a video of the 21-year-old…
Erik ten Hag is reportedly still looking to add a new central defender and a midfield lynch-pin to Manchester United’s squad this summer. Goalkeeper Andre Onana, Rasmus Hojlund, and attacking midfielder Mason Mount have all already signed contracts with the Red Devils. According to Mirror Football, Ten Hag is interested in Amrabat, who he coached…
Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale has opened up on how his wife suffered a miscarriage during a breakout home from a post-World Cup holiday. Ramsdale, after the World Cup outing with England, had been given extra time off before continuing with the squad at Arsenal. During the time, the 25-year-old and his wife had found out…
Lawn tennis female legend, Serena Williams and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, has revealed the gender of their child via a casual drone display. Serena and Alexis invited their friends and family members to the baby’s sex unveiling. Serena made it apparent she wanted a girl by wearing a pink skirt to the event and adding…
Sports and digital entertainment company, BetKing, has declared openly a novelty match to celebrate the 50th birthday of its brand ambassador and football icon, Jay Jay Okocha. The event is slated to hold on Sunday, August 13, 2023, in Lagos and will feature a line-up of prominent international footballers, including Kanu Nwankwo, Mesut Ozil, Samuel…
Director General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has stood strong and charged the Super Falcons of Nigeria to ensure they get the best result in their second Group B game at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup against the tournament co-hosts, Australia. Nigeria’s former finance minister commended the Falcons for their…
Argentine forward Lionel Messi scored an exciting Free-Kick on his debut for Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami against Cruz Azul in the League Cup Group Stage on Saturday, July 22 at the DRV PNK Stadium. Finnish midfielder Robert Taylor gave Inter Miami the lead in the 44th minute and 10 minutes Messi laced…
A man stormed a high-rise construction site in downtown Auckland early Thursday morning, shooting at workers and killing two people hours before New Zealand host the first game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament. According to Associated Press (AP) the gunman was found dead after a police shootout, during which an officer was shot…
The body established to checkmate athletes for field and tract events, Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has taken the decision to provisionally suspend Nigerian track and field athlete, Tobi Amusan, for three missed whereabouts failures. In a statement via its Twitter, the AIU said the charge will be heard by the Disciplinary Tribunal and determined before…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons arrived Brisbane, Australia on Sunday morning for their final preparation ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The female players and their officials were met on arrival by the FIFA team and Nigerian community. Randy Waldrum’s girls are basedat the Sofitel Luxury Hotels, Brisbane. The Super Falcons stay there for two…
Super Eagles of Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi was seen to have modeled Nottingham Forest’s new adidas away kit ahead of the 2023/24 Premier league football campaign. The kit was announced in a statement released on the Forest’s website. “Nottingham Forest has revealed its brand new adidas away kit ahead of the 2023/24 Premier League season,”…
2022/2023 second placed Premier League Football Club Arsenal have announced the signing of Jurrien Timber from Eredivisie giants Ajax in a deal believed to be worth £40million. The young lad, Timber becomes Arsenal’s second signing this summer following the arrival of Kai Havertz from Chelsea. “Netherlands international Jurrien Timber has joined us from Ajax on…
Play-offs in the CAF Confederation Cup — the African counterpart of the Europa League — will be ditched from the 2023-2024 season, it was verified on Saturday. The decision to discard the third and final round of allowing for the group phase was made at a CAF executive committee meeting in Rabat. Play-offs pitted winners…
Spain legend shot stopper David De Gea has announced his exit from Manchester United, bringing an end to a 12-year stay at Old Trafford. De Gea announced his exit from United in a lengthy message to the club fans. “I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters. “I would like…
Barcelona feminine player and Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has been shortlisted for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award. France Football gave the Updates on their Ballon d’Or Twitter handle on Friday. The Barcelona star was nominated for the Socrates award category of the Ballon d’Or. The Socrates award which was created in 2022 and named…
Premier League club Liverpool FC have tended an huge bid for Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe. The “Never walk alone” team offer is reportedly worth €200m. The France forward is expected to quit PSG this summer after telling the club he won’t sign a new contract. Sportskeeda reports that PSG have told the Frenchman to…
Nigeria’s World record holder, Tobi Amusan has declared her preparedness to compete in the national trials for the 2023 World Championships to be held in Budapest, Hungary. Tobi Amusan had an awesome week as she won Bronze in Ostrava, Silver in Lausanne, and Gold in Stockholm Diamond League and sent a warning signal to rivals….
French Ligue 1 club and reigning Champions, Paris Saint-Germain have officially made public Spanish Gaffer Luis Enrique as their new coach. Enrique takes over from ousted gaffer Christophe Galtier who spent a year at the club. The updates was announced on the Paris Saint-Germain Twitter handle. “Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce that Luis Enrique…
Inter Miami CF president Jorge Mas has signing Lionel Messi to the Major League Soccer club took three years of discussions and good talks. Messi, Argentina’s 2022 World Cup winner and a former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward, confirmed this month that he will join Inter Miami as a free agent following his two seasons…
