CAF WC Playoff: DR Congo To Face Super Eagles After 1-0 Victory Against Cameroon
DR -Congo booked their place in the CAF World Cup qualifying play-off final after a narrow 1-0 victory over Cameroon on Thursday. In a tightly contested match, both sides created chances but struggled to find a breakthrough until Chancel Mbemba produced a decisive moment late in the second half. The veteran defender reacted quickest inside the box, firing home to seal...
Sabina Chikere assumes office as Executive Director, Edo Sports Commission
•to oversee Operations and Sports Development As Edo State officially kick-starts the 2025 working year in full fledge, Mrs Sabina Chikere made a historic return to the Edo State Sports Commission on Monday, 6th January, 2025, resuming her role as Executive Director Sabina was on the 18th of December, 2024, appointed by the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo,...
2022 World Cup: “We’ll Do Everything To Stop Messi” – Giroud
France striker, Olivier Giroud has insisted that they will do everything to prevent Lionel Messi from making any impact ahead of Sunday’s 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Giroud, who has played a key role in helping Les Blues to the final, will be determined to lift the trophy for the second time after the 2018 triumph in Russia. However, in a...
Nigeria, Others On Alert As CAF Re-Opens Bids For AFCON 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has re-opened bids for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports says. CAF formally stripped Guinea of the rights to host AFCON 2025 on Saturday. The rights withdrawal followed a meeting on Friday in Conakry between Guinea’s interim president, Col. Mamady Doumbouya, and CAF President Patrice Motsepe. Guinea’s inability was due to its infrastructure and facilities...
‘I Could Have Signed For’ Barcelona’— Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo, a Portuguese superstar, has stated that he nearly signed with Barcelona before moving to Manchester United. “I believe I am the best player in football history; no one has been better,” Ronaldo said in an interview with Spanish TV show La Sexta. The forward, who has five Ballon d’Or honors, turns 40 on Wednesday. “The numbers say I am the...
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Didn’t Underrate Lesotho — Ajayi
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi claimed the team didn’t underrate Lesotho in Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Ajayi and his teammates laboured to a 1-1 draw against the Likuena at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The 30-year-old claimed the Super Eagles prepared hard for the game but were let down by their poor finishing. READ ALSO: Lesotho Draw More Like...
Serena donates $43,000 winners cheque to Australia fire victims
An emotional Serena Williams donated her US$43,000 winner’s cheque from the WTA Auckland Classic to the Australian bushfire relief fund on Sunday. It was the 38-year-old Williams first tournament victory in three years, but she tempered celebrations by saying her thoughts were with Australians. “I’ve been playing in Australia for over 20 years and it’s been really hard for me to...
Osimhen To Leave Napoli, Unsure Of Next Move
Victor Osimhen is sure of not returning to Napoli ahead of next season, but the player and the club are currently at a crossroads over where he will play next season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to a report via Sports Mole, Serie A champions Napoli are rooting for the Nigerian striker to join Liverpool during the summer transfer window,...
Tragedy As Millwall Goalkeeper Sarkic Dies On Duty At 26
Millwall’s 26-year-old goalkeeper, Matija Sarkic, has tragically passed away after falling ill while on international duty with Montenegro. Sarkic fell ill at an apartment in Budva, Montenegro, on Saturday morning. Despite immediate medical attention, he passed away around 6:30 am local time. Sarkic had recently played a full match for Montenegro against Belgium just over a week ago. Millwall, on its website...
EPL: Silva Praises Iwobi Following Fulham’s Victory Over Brighton
After Alex Iwobi scored a brace to help Fulham defeat Brighton 3-1 at the Craven Cottage on Thursday, manager Marco Silva gave him high praise. Iwobi capitalized on Bart Verbruggen’s blip to give Fulham an early lead. Three minutes later, the dynamic midfielder clinched the victory with his second goal. The 28-year-old has now registered three goals and two assists in his...
