2025 AFCON: CAF Team Inspects Facilities In Benin Republic
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has inspected facilities in Benin Republic for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Benin Republic and Nigeria have put forward a joint bid to co-host the biennial competition. The CAF team visited the Charles de Gaulle Stadium in Porto-Novo and General Mathieu Kerekou Stadium, in Cotonou. READ ALSO: Chelsea To Interview Five Candidates For Head Coach...
FIFA Withdraws Peru’s Hosting Rights Of 2023 U-17 World Cup
World football governing body, FIFA, has withdrawn Peru’s hosting rights to the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup. FIFA made the announcement in a statement released on their website on Monday. The football body explained that the decision was reached after Peru’s inability to fulfill its commitments to completing the infrastructure required to stage the tournament. “FIFA has regretfully withdrawn Peru’s hosting rights...
Former South African Olympic Athlete, Oscar Pistorius Denied Parole
Oscar Pistorius, a former South African Olympic athlete, has been denied parole a decade after fatally shooting his girlfriend. Pistorius, a double-amputee known as "Blade Runner" for his Olympic and Paralympic performances, shot Steenkamp multiple times through his bathroom door at home. Steenkamp, a model and law school graduate, was 29 years old. Pistorius, now 36, claimed he shot her by accident...
You’re Not Different From Abramovich After Sacking Potter – Carragher Tells Boehly
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher has expressed his anger at Chelsea co-owner, Todd Boehly after the club sacked Graham Potter on Sunday. Boehly only arrived at Chelsea last summer, replacing Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. The American brought in Potter from Chelsea’s Premier League rival, Brighton in September. READ ALSO: AFCON 2025 Bid: CAF Team Inspects Nigeria’s Stadia Facilities Boehly sacked then-Chelsea manager Thomas...
AFCON 2025 Bid: CAF Team Inspects Nigeria’s Stadia Facilities
Inspectors appointed by CAF were in Nigeria at the weekend to inspect stadiums and related facilities the country has put forward in a joint bid with the Benin Republic to host the 35th AFCON in 2025. This was disclosed on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) verified Twitter handle. The stadia that were evaluated by the CAF team are the Moshood Abiola...
Chelsea Fc Sack Graham Potter
Graham Potter has been sacked by Chelsea as club statement confirms after pressure growing since yesterday night. “Chelsea would like to thank Graham for all his efforts and contribution and wish him well for the future”, club statement announces. Details to come....
Anthony Joshua Beats Jermaine Franklin
Anthony Joshua won his first fight in more than two years with a comprehensive points victory over a brave and resilient Jermaine Franklin. The gritty American disappointed Joshua’s supporters, who had been hoping for a sensational win by knockout, by lasting the full 12 rounds late on Saturday night. All three judges scored the fight in Joshua’s favour by accurately...
Ibrahimovic Ruled Out For Two Weeks Due To Injury
AC Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been ruled out for two weeks due to an injury sustained during Sweden’s 3-0 Euro 2024 qualifier defeat to Belgium on Friday, March 24 at the Friends Arena. Romelu Lukaku scored a hattrick for Belgium in the encounter and Ibrahimovic was subbed on late in the match. READ ALSO: Alaba Optimistic Real Madrid Can Win...
Alaba Optimistic Real Madrid Can Win Copa Del Rey, Champions League
Real Madrid defender, David Alaba believes that Los Blancos are still in the running to win the Copa del Rey and Champions League trophies this season. Alaba returned to action for Austria in their 2-1 win over Estonia on Monday, March 27 at the Raiffeisen avenue following a lengthy injury layoff. “I am very happy to be back on the pitch,”...
Awoniyi Ready For Nottingham Forest After Injury Layoff
Taiwo Awoniyi is available for selection again ahead of Nottingham Forest’s home fixture against Wolverhampton Wanders, according to manager Steve Cooper. Forest will host Wolves at the City Ground on Saturday afternoon. Awoniyi has been missing in action since copping a groin injury in Nottingham Forest’s away win against Southampton at the St Mary’s Stadium in January. The Nigeria international recently returned...
