Former Brazil international, Julio Baptista has backed former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane to eventually take over at Manchester United. Manchester United are currently managed by Erik ten Hag, who is facing an uncertain future after a tough season. After finishing third last season, winning the Carabao Cup and reaching the FA Cup final, Ten…
Egypt is presently leading the medal ranking table of the ongoing All-African Games in Ghana. As of Friday afternoon, Egypt was still leading the medal standings through their impressive displays across various events, notably table tennis, swimming and wrestling. The North Africans maintain the number one position with a total of 175 medals (94 gold,…
Daniel Peter, a young footballer, has died. The young man died after getting married to his long-term girlfriend. Information gathered revealed that he died on Wednesday during training with his Lagos-based club. An eyewitness disclosed that the towering central defender, who shot to the limelight with Pison Divine Royals FC of Surulere, slumped and gave…
The midfielder has vowed to appeal the verdict before the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has spoken out following Thursday’s annoucement that he would be banned for four years after failing anti-doping test. Earlier on Thursday, it was annouced that the 30-year-old French midfielder has been hit with the…
Contrary to earlier reports, Real Madrid is still actively pursuing a deal for France captain Kylian Mbappe, despite previous indications that the contract had been signed earlier in the week. This is according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who also explained the processes to fall into place before his announcement. “There is no clarity…
The players have have been lauded by the president despite their final loss at the competition. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has bestowed the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) to the players of the Super Eagles of Nigeria after they represented the country at the just concluded 2024 African Cup…
After the Super Eagles’ tense semi-final clash with South Africa, at least six Nigerians reportedly lost their lives while watching the match. Super Eagles players have paid tribute to the souls of fellow citizens who lost their lives while watching the team’s semi-final clash with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the African Cup…
A video of the gravesite of the renowned Nigerian footballer, Samuel Okwaraji, who lost his life while playing for Nigeria against Angola in 1989, has surfaced online. Nigerian lady Nnenna Okoronkwo, who shared the touching video online, paid tribute to the late Nigerian footballer. Nnenna, in a touching video, took viewers to the graveside of the late footballer and…
He disclosed that he asked for ‘her number’ but she refused to give it to him. A trending Ivorian football fan, Anselme Santos, who was caught on camera trying to woo a lady sitting beside him in the stands, has reportedly issued an apology to his wife and children. The lustful moment was captured by…
Didier Drogba, the world-renowned Chelsea legend, celebrated with Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen after Nigeria secured a 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 on Saturday night. Osimhen gave an impressive display in Nigeria’s attack, as two goals from Ademola Lookman sealed the victory for Jose Peseiro’s…
The legendary manager revealed that the decision had already been taken since last year November. Liverpool’s manager, Jurgen Klopp has left fans and players shocked as he annouced that he is to walk away from his position at the end of the 2023-2024 season. The German tactico took over the reigns at the club in…
Al-Nassr are looking to make a double bid to sign Manchester United’s duo of Casemiro and Aaron Wan-Bissaka. According to Mail Sport, the Red Devils want to offload some of their high-earning players. Last month, United’s football director, John Murtough, flew to Riyadh to explore potential deals. Casemiro is the top earner at £375,000-a-week, but…
Nigeria will play Cameroon in Round 16 at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The knockout tie was confirmed on Tuesday evening after defending champions Senegal defeated the Syli Stars 2-0 and Cameroon beat Gambia 3-2. The result means Senegal topped Group C with nine maximum points, while Cameroon finished second with four points. Guinea…
Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has insisted that Victor Osimhen’s confidence level has dropped a little bit. According to Udeze, the Napoli striker is under pressure to score goals at the 2023 ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Ivory Coast. Osimhen has only scored one goal in three matches for Nigeria. The 25-year-old…
Football star Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up about his likely retirement from football when asked about his plans. The Al-Nassr forward was asked about when he planned to hang up his boots in Dubai, where he is attending the Globe Soccer Awards and the 38-year-old delivered a funny response. Ronaldo initially claimed he will retire…
Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has claimed that he ‘definitely’ wants to play in the Premier League during his career but insists he has ‘other plans’ for now. The Nigerian forward has been attracting several clubs in the English top-flight, with West London giants Chelsea the side closest linked with him. It was previously reported that…
The Premier League’s chief executive, Richard Masters, has revealed that a date has been set for Manchester City’s financial rule-breaking charges hearing. The Premier League champions were charged with 115 alleged breaches of financial regulations in February 2023 after opening an investigation in 2018. Quizzed by MPs on Tuesday morning over several issues relating to…
Lionel Messi has become the first footballer to win the Best FIFA Men’s Player award three times. The Argentine superstar, 36, was confirmed as the 2023 winner at The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony in London on Monday, January 15. Messi was recognised for his achievements, having come out on top in the voting ahead…
Several fans of the Italian club Napoli have travelled to Côte d’Ivoire to show their support for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. In a video posted on the Super Eagles’ X handle, Osimhen was seen chatting with the three fans who were putting on Napoli jerseys. The fans…
Popular Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade will perform at the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The star made the revelation on her X page. According to her, she had been desiring to perform at football ceremonies since 2016. While recognising the importance of prayer, Yemi Alade said, “I can’t buttress the importance of prayer and…
