Ghana became the second African nation to record a victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Caleb Yirenkyi’s dramatic stoppage-time goal secured a 1-0 win over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday. The Black Stars looked set to settle for a point in their Group L opener before Yirenkyi struck in the 95th…
Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has attributed South Africa’s 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the immense pressure of performing on football’s biggest stage. South Africa’s World Cup campaign got off to a disappointing start on Thursday as Bafana Ba…
Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has received a major personal boost ahead of Nigeria’s Unity Cup final showdown against Jamaica after welcoming a baby girl with his wife, Melissa. Turkish giants Trabzonspor confirmed the joyful development in an official statement published on the club’s webs…
The Senegal national under-17 football team on Thursday secured another major victory over hosts Morocco at the ongoing 2026 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations. The hard-fought result saw Senegal advance after a tense penalty shootout in Rabat, handing the North Africans yet another painful heartbreak. Thu…
His death was announced on Thursday in a post shared on his Instagram page. The post featured his photograph alongside the caption, “Rest in peace, legend.” Also, his colleague, Ken Erics, confirmed the development in a statement posted on his Instagram page on Friday. However, the 41-year-old acto…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu as its Acting Secretary General, marking a historic milestone for Nigeria within the continent’s football leadership structure. Mr Adamu’s appointment, confirmed on Sunday, makes him the first Nig…
Victor Osimhen has spoken of the powerful emotions he felt after Galatasaray SK supporters unveiled a touching tribute to the Nigerian striker before their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg clash against Liverpool FC at RAMS Park on Tuesday night. Ahead of kickoff, Galatasaray fans produc…
Reigning African Champions Nigeria’s DTigress will open her campaign at the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament against Colombia at the Villeurbanne Sports Arena in Lyon on Wednesday. The Nigerian girls have continued to build a high reputation as a major force in World basketball and the …
Daniel Daga, a Nigeria U20 international and midfielder for Molde FK, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court after being convicted of committing a sexual act against a person who did not consent. According to TV 2 Norway, the verdict was delivered on Tuesday by the Nordmøre…
Nigerian stars Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen were influential as Atlético Madrid and Galatasaray secured crucial wins in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 ties on Tuesday night. While Lookman featured prominently in Atlético’s commanding victory over Tottenham Hotspur, O…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) in Anambra State has lamented the shortage of judges and magistrates in the state judiciary. The Executive Secretary and Permanent Secretary of Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Stanley Mbanaso, disclosed this at a news briefing in Awka on Thursday. The Execut…
