Category: Sports

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has announced his intention to seek re-election in March 2025. This decision comes after receiving significant endorsements from a multitude of CAF Member Association Presidents and Zonal Union Presidents, reflecting strong support within the football community. Motsepe, a prominent South African billionaire, first ascended […]

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Manchester United’s first-team coach Fletcher is facing FA misconduct charges for allegedly confronting officials with abusive language

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has not yet announced its decision regarding the disrupted AFCON qualifying match between Libya and Nigeria, initially scheduled for October 15 at Benina Martyrs Stadium. This delay keeps all parties anxiously waiting as the regional football governing body reviews the incident that led to the Nigerian team’s protest and […]

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Super Eagles Stars, Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have been shortlisted for the 2023 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men’s Player of the Year award. The two Nigerian stars will compete against Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Cote d’Ivoire’s Simon Adingra, and Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy for the prestigious title, which recognizes the best male footballer on the […]

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Bayern Munich star, Thomas Muller provided insight into his team’s disappointing 4-1 defeat against Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Entering the match, Barcelona was desperate to break a streak of six consecutive losses to Bayern Munich in the competition, during which they hadn’t found the back of the net against the German […]

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The Super Eagles have advanced three places in the latest FIFA rankings, now holding the fourth spot in Africa.

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Former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson has stressed that it would be “crazy” for his old club to overlook the opportunity to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen when the next transfer window opens in 2025. Reports are suggesting that Chelsea’s interest in Victor Osimhen remains strong, especially considering that the 25-year-old striker, who is valued […]

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FIFA has been accused of failing to pay £3.09m owed to 420 players

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LeBron and Bronny James have made history as the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA during the Lakers’ opener.

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Lobi Stars attacking midfielder Ifeanyi Assurance has hailed his team’s coach, Daniel Amokachi, after recording his first double for the Benue State-owned club against Ikorodu City on Monday, October 21. Ifeanyi Assurance joined Lobi Stars from Bayelsa United on August 31, 2024, and has played five league games since he joined the side. The best […]

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