The Africa Cup of Nations 2026 has provided drama, goals, and upsets, but now the most critical part of the tournament is here. The AFCON 2026 Quarter-Finals are going to witness the best football nations from the continent, as only the most decorated nations have up to this point. Expectations are high as former titlists, […]
East African runners, especially those from Kenya, Ethiopia, and Uganda, have been the best at long-distance races for decades, from the Olympics to big city marathons. Their success isn’t a fluke. Physiology, environment, society, and mental toughness all work together to make it happen. Over 70% of all top distance running medals are won by […]
Despite reaching the Round of 16 for the first time since 1999, Super Falcons’ forward, Asisat Oshoala has revealed that she did not have the best at the Fifa 2019 Women’s World Cup in France. Oshoala shot into international limelight at the 2014 Fifa U20 Women’s World Cup in Canada, where she won the Golden […]
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen missed a late penalty as Lille beat visiting Montpellier 2-1 in Ligue 1 encounter on Friday night at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy. The 20-year-old Nigeria international eyeing his tenth league goal of the season as he returns to Christophe Galtier starting lineup after he was rested alongside Jonathan Ikone and Captain […]
Mohamed Salah netted twice as Liverpool beat Watford 2-0 at Anfield to extended their lead at the top of the Premier League in Nigel Pearson’s first game in charge. The visitors had earlier missed the chance to go ahead when Abdoulaye Doucoure mishit his shot after Etienne Capoue escaped the offside trap to set him […]
Super Eagles duo Kenneth Omeruo and Chidozie Awaziem helped CD Leganes to a 1-1 scored away draw against Deportivo Alaves in La Liga encounter on Friday night at Estadio de Mendizorroza. Martin Braithwaite opened scoring for Leganes with just one minute left in the first half before former Real Madrid youth player, returned to Spain […]
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) on Wednesday in Abuja set up a four-man investigative panel to mediate in the crisis rocking the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). Phemmy Adetula, the NOC Public Relations Officer (PRO), said the decision was taken at the board meeting the NOC held ahead of its ongoing 2019 Annual General Meeting […]
Cameroon’s intermediate football team opened their second training camp today in Yaounde as they continue preparing for the African Nations Championship which takes place on home soil next year. 38 players were called up by head coach Yves Clement Arroga for this second training that runs till December 23. Amongst the 38 players in camp, […]
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho reacts after scoring in Leicester City 4-1 big away win over Aston Villa in the Premier League encounter on Sunday to move six points clear of champions Manchester City. The 23-year-old Nigeria international linked up with Vardy to open the scoring after 20 minutes, skipping round Villa keeper Tom Heaton […]
Deontay Wilder, the man who may likely be heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua’s opponent very soon, has slammed him for the tactics he used in his victory over Andy Ruiz Jr on Saturday. Joshua reclaimed the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO world heavyweight titles following a comprehensive win via unanimous decision in Saudi Arabia. Following his […]
Danish club Viborg are suing fake footballer Bernio Verhagen after signing him, according to a report. The 25-year-old Dutchman signed for the Danish second-tier side in October ostensibly from Chilean side Audax Italiano but, however, it is not certain that he ever played for that club, or others that he had claimed to. Verhagen was […]
Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has helped Shanghai Shenhua to win the Chinese FA Cup after beating Shandong Luneng 3-0 at the Hongkou Football Stadium on Friday afternoon in the second leg encounter. The Flower of Shanghai overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit scored by an ex-Southampton goal poacher Graziano Pelle penalty from the first […]
DJ Cuppy has landed in Saudi Arabia to show support to her man – Anthony Joshua ahead of his all important show down against Mexican world-heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz. DJ Cuppy has started her trip to Saudi Arabia two weeks ago but not before making a quick stop at Dubai to catch the grand prix […]
Nigeria striker Terem Moffi win big awards in Lithuania after he scooped the MVP of the Year, top scorer and Goal of the Season awards at his club FK Riteriai. The 19-year-old youngster finds back of the net on 20 occasions in the league to help The Knights to secure qualification for UEFA Europa League […]
Riyad Mahrez has made history after scoring in Manchester City 4-1 demolishing of Burnley in the Premier League encounter Turf Mor on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old winger netted Cityzen’s fourth goal with three minutes remaining as he becomes the first Algerian to score 50 goals in the Premier League, moving 9th onto the all-time top […]
Senegal and Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has dreamed about winning the prestigious Ballon d’Or, and many on the African continent are hoping this dream becomes a reality on Monday. Mane has had an impressive calendar year, winning the Champions League, the Premier League Golden Boot after bagging 22 goals and finishing second in the league […]
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s scored a brace to earn Arsenal a draw against Norwich City in the Premier League at the Carrow Road on Sunday as they began life after sacked Unai Emery. Norwich City opened the scoring chart with a goal by Pukki Teemu but Arsenal who has been more dominant in the game got the […]
England international James Maddison has revealed why Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi the best midfielder in the Premier League who has just been underrated. The 22-year-old has been a consistent performer for the Leicester City since his arrival at the King Power Stadium from Genk in 2017 as the Nigerian is currently ranked as the […]
Cameroon’s indomitable lions have fallen back by one place on the latest edition of the FIFA World Rankings released this Thursday November 28, 2019 by the World Football Governing body. According to the November classification, Cameroon’s indomitable lions have dropped from the 52 nd position to the 53 rd place. The boys of Antonio Conceicao […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) questioned head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, over anti-contract activities. Rohr recently revealed he is being owed over $100,000 by the NFF. However, that has not gone well with the federation and they are demanding answers from Rohr, for exposing to the public some aspects of his agreement. […]