Nigeria has now slipped to the third spot in Group C for the CAF qualification series leading to the 2026 World Cup. This shift comes after the conclusion of two crucial Match Day 2 games within the group. In a stunning upset at the Huye Stadium in Butare, Rwanda secured a surprising 2-0 win against Read More…
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan soared to joint leadership in the 2023–2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a 1-0 triumph over Kano Pillars Football Club. Substitute Kareem Ayinde secured the win with a goal in the 55th minute, propelling 3SC to 17 points in their ninth fixture. Despite their stellar performance, 3SC’s Read More…
The Super Eagles managed to secure a second successive draw, grappling to maintain a 1-1 stalemate against Zimbabwe’s Warriors in Rwanda. The clash unfolded at the Huye Stadium in Butare, marking a pivotal matchday 2 Group C confrontation in their 10-match journey to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After the earlier 1-1 struggle Read More…
Bendel Insurance FC and Kwara United FC clashed in a tension-filled match, ending in a 2-2 draw at Benin’s Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Saturday. Sadeeq Yusuf struck early for Kwara United in the 15th minute, breaking through Insurance’s defence to secure the opener, setting the tone for an Read More…
Ahead of Nigeria’s pivotal away encounter against Zimbabwe on Sunday, the spotlight shines on Senegal’s Sadio Mane, who marked his 100th cap in sensational style, notching two goals as Senegal commenced their World Cup qualifying campaign with an emphatic 4-0 home triumph over South Sudan. Mane, a two-time African Footballer of the Year, orchestrated a Read More…
Tiger Woods, the legendary golfer with 15 major titles under his belt, disclosed his comeback to the competitive greens at the Hero World Championship. This marks his PGA Tour comeback since his ankle surgery earlier this year, in April. Set to take place from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 at Albany, Bahamas, the tournament is Read More…
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Manchester United’s Andre Onana faced setbacks in their recent national team outings, casting doubts on their immediate availability for club games. Haaland, Norway’s star striker, sustained a foot injury during a friendly against the Faroe Islands, ruling him out of the European Championship qualifier versus Scotland. Norway’s team doctor, Ola Read More…
Everton Football Club faces an unprecedented challenge after the Premier League imposed a 10-point deduction following their breach of profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) for the 2020–21 season. This decision makes Everton the first Premier League club to incur such a penalty. An independent commission swiftly enforced the deduction, forcing Everton to plummet from their Read More…
The anticipation for the prestigious CAF Awards 2023 has escalated with the unveiling of the nominees across various categories for both men and women. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) revealed an impressive lineup of contenders, igniting fervent discussions and expectations within the football fraternity. In the men’s categories, the race for the coveted Player Read More…
In an announcement on Thursday, organisers confirmed the highly anticipated clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world, scheduled to take place in Riyadh on February 17. The bout sees Britain’s Fury, the WBC world champion, facing off against Ukrainian Usyk, who currently holds the WBA, WBO, IBF, Read More…
