Okoye risks Eagles exile over repeated lateness
Okoye’s omission has brought renewed attention to his commitment to the national team, particularly after he arrived in Uyo on the morning of Nigeria’s opening qualifier against Madagascar in September, having been the last player to report to camp. The Super Eagles will face Tanzania in Uyo on Friday before travelling to Zanzibar for the […]
BREAKING: Ronaldo retires from international football
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football after 23 years with the national team. The 41-year-old forward announced the decision in an emotional message shared on his Instagram account on Thursday, saying he was handing over Portugal’s number seven shirt after a career he described as life-changing. “The day has […]
Osimhen, partner welcome second child
Super Eagles striker and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen and his partner Stefanie Kim Ladewig have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Liora Audrey. The Turkish Süper Lig champions announced the news on Thursday via their official social media channels. In a post obtained from Galatasaray’s X handle on Friday, the club posted, “Our […]
AFCON to hold every two years again — CAF
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its previous decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, confirming that the continental showpiece will return to a biennial format. The CAF Executive Committee (EXCO) unanimously approved the decision, with CAF President Patrice Motsepe announcing the development following the organisation’s Strategy Conference […]
Messi scores twice as Inter Miami beat Atlanta 3-1
Lionel Messi scored twice in the space of four minutes to lift Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory at Atlanta United on Saturday as the Herons’ MLS title defence continued to gain steam with the playoffs approaching. The 39-year-old superstar tops the Major League Soccer scoring chart with 25 goals, six ahead of Croatian striker […]
Osimhen’s pregnant girlfriend involved in car crash – Report
Stefanie Kim Ladewig, the eight-month pregnant girlfriend of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, has escaped injury after a three-vehicle crash in Istanbul, Türkiye. The 26-year-old model was discharged from hospital after undergoing medical examinations as a precaution because of her pregnancy, Türkiye Today reported on Wednesday, citing the Demirören News Agency. The accident occurred at […]
Nigeria is finished, gone, ex-Super Eagles player Emenike slams govs
Former Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike, has criticised some state governors over alleged mismanagement of public funds, saying Nigeria has become an “embezzlement ground”. Emenike expressed his displeasure in a post on his Instagram page on Wednesday, accusing some governors of lacking plans for the future of their states and prioritising the embezzlement of public […]
Bayern president plays down Haaland move amid City uncertainty
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has downplayed suggestions that Erling Haaland could become an immediate target if Manchester City face relegation. Speaking to BILD on Sunday, Hainer was asked whether Bayern Munich would sign the Norwegian striker if City were forced out of the Premier League because of their ongoing financial charges case. “We have […]
EPL: Man City found guilty of 114 financial charges, faces sanctions
Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League over alleged financial breaches, The Athletic reports. The verdict was delivered by an independent commission following a lengthy investigation into the club’s finances between 2009 and 2018. According to The Athletic, City were found guilty on […]
Okoye arrives Super Eagles camp ahead of Madagascar clash
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has arrived in camp ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Madagascar in Uyo. The Super Eagles confirmed his arrival in a post on their official X account on Friday, accompanied by a picture of the Udinese goalkeeper. “Welcome, Maduka,” the team posted. Okoye was the […]
