Otti Flags Off Maiden Abia Tertiary Institutions Sports Fiesta, Says Event Will Produce Future Champions (Photos + Video)
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has expressed confidence that the maiden edition of the Abia State Tertiary Institutions Sports Fiesta will serve as a grooming ground for future national and international champions. Declaring the event officially open, Governor Otti represented by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu said his administration has continued to invest in sporting infrastructure and programmes...
Iran To Boycott 2026 World Cup Owing To US Visa Restrictions
Iran is to boycott next week’s World Cup finals draw in Washington because the United States refused to grant visas to several members of the delegation, the Iranian football federation announced on Friday. “We have informed FIFA that the decisions taken have nothing to do with sports and the members of the Iranian delegation will not participate in the World...
CAF Releases List Of 73 Referee For AFCON 2025
The Confederation of African Football has announced the list of match officials set to officiate the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, that will take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. A total of 73 highly experienced officials, comprising 28 referees, 31 assistant referees, and 14 VAR officials, have been appointed for this edition of Africa’s...
Chelsea’s 10-man Team Holds Arsenal To 1-1 Draw
Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a bad-tempered London derby on Sunday. Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo was sent off for a crude foul on Merino late in the first half at Stamford Bridge. Despite Caicedo’s dismissal, Trevoh Chalobah headed Chelsea into a second half lead, but Merino’s leveller ensured...
NSC To Formally Approve Nigeria’s First Flag Football Federation
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced plans to formally approve Nigeria’s official Flag Football Federation, with elections for new executive members expected to take place immediately after its inauguration. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Assistant on Media to the NSC Director General, Kola Daniel, the commission clarified that no association, local or international, has previously...
Onana Left Out Of Cameroon Squad For AFCON 2025
Cameroon goalkeeper André Onana has been left out of the national team squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking one of the biggest surprises in the squad list released ahead of the tournament. The Trabzonspor shot-stopper, who has been a regular feature for the Indomitable Lions in recent years, was not included by newly appointed head coach...
“Trump will be Present at the 2026 World Cup Draw In Washington” – White House
The White House on Monday confirmed that US President Donald Trump will be present at the official draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, scheduled to take place in Washington later this week. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told journalists that the president is expected at the ceremony on Friday, which will be held at the John F....
Ancelotti Threatens To Remove Vinicius, Neymar From Brazil 2026 World Cup Squad
The head coach of Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti, has vowed to drop Vinicius Jr. ,Neymar from his squad for the 2026 World Cup. In an interview with Esporte Record, Ancelotti warned that the two forwards must be 100% fit and consistent with their game. “There are many very good players, I need to choose players who are at 100%. It’s not just...
Wright-Phillips Picks Messi Over Ronaldo As Best Player In History
Former Manchester City forward, Bradley Wright-Phillips has picked Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi as ‘the best player’ over Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo. Wright-Phillips believes that the Argentina forward offers more than just scoring goals in terms of quality when compared to Ronaldo. When asked if Ronaldo should be regarded as the best player in football history, Wright-Phillips told talkSPORT: “It’s not possible to be...
“High-Stakes Politics And Historic Expansion Set The Stage For 2026 World Cup Draw In Washington”
The draw for the record-breaking 2026 World Cup — the largest edition in the tournament’s history — will be held Friday in Washington, where U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to play a prominent role in the ceremony. The expanded 48-team event, up from 32 teams in 2022, will take place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June...
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