Best FIFA Awards: Mikel, Akide Make 30-man 2023 Panel Of Football Experts
Two Nigerians, John Mikel Obi and Mercy Akide, have been named on panel of experts for the 2023 FIFA Best Football Awards. Mikel, a former Super Eagles captain, and Akide, who was once a prolific striker with the Super Falcons,…
Borut Jarc: Slovenian Women’s Coach Resigns Over Alleged Bullying, Sexism, Racism, Others
Slovenia women’s coach Borut Jarc has resigned from his post after 31 players demanded his removal. Due to alleged bullying, sexism, racism, and inappropriate behaviour within the Slovenian national camp, a group of players lodged a serious complaint about Jarc…
CAF Cup: Bendel Insurance Defeats ASO Chlef As Obaseki Optimistic of Victory in Algeria
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended Bendel Insurance Football Club for their one goal victory over Aso Chlef FC of Algeria at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary clash. Bendel Insurance striker, Imade…
D’Tigress Beats Rwanda, Reach Fourth Successive AfroBasket Final
Nigerian team, D’Tigress have reached the final of the FIBA 2023 Women’s AfroBasket championship. They defeated host, Rwanda, 79-48 in the semi-final tie on Thursday to seal a fourth straight final appearance at the competition. Rena Wakama’s girls were dominant…
Morocco’s Benzina Becomes First Player To Wear Hijab At Women’s World Cup
Twenty-five year-old Moroccan defender, Nouhaila Benzina, became the first football player to wear hijab at the ongoing Women’s World Cup in Australia. She made history when she sported the Muslim headscarf in Morocco’s match against South Korea on Sunday. The…
Messi Nets Winning Goal Against Cruz Azul At Inter Miami CF Debut
..It’s a Movie We Have Seen Before — Inter Miami Head Coach Tata Martino At his debut with Inter Miami CF against Cruz Azul in the 2023 Leagues Cup, Lionel Messi led the team to a thrilling 2-1 victory as…
Tobi Amusan Excels As She Wins 100m At Silesia Diamond League
Nigeria-born reigning world record gold medalist in the women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan has claim victory in the 100m hurdles Silesia Diamond League, after overcoming a slow start. Amusan raced to victory, finishing ahead of the stacked field in 12.34s…
Chelsea Confirm £52m Christopher Nkunku Signing From RB Leipzig
Chelsea sealed their swoop for France forward Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig in a deal worth a reported £63 million ($80 million) on Tuesday. Nkunku had already agreed a pre-contract with the Premier League club in December and has now…
FIFA Under-20 World Cup: How South Korea Beat Nigeria, Plus Key Observations from the Game
The journey of Nigeria in the ongoing Under-20 FIFA World Cup has been ended by South Korea after 1-0 defeat in their quarter final fixture. In the game, with few thrills, South Korea took advantage of an extra time goal…
EPL: Ferguson, Wenger Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Sir Alex Ferguson, former Manchester United manager, and ex-Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger, have been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. Ferguson, 81, is the most successful manager in Premier League history with a record 13 titles. Wenger won…
Egypt 2023: Moroccan Official Takes Charge Of Nigeria, Senegal Clash
The Confederation of African Football has appointed Moroccan Jalal Jayed as referee for Sunday’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations Group A battle between seven-time champions Nigeria and Senegal at the Cairo International Stadium, Sports247 reports. Jayed will be assisted by…
