Ghana eyes Dangote refinery for petroleum imports
Ghana may shift to purchasing petroleum products from Nigeria’s Dangote Oil Refinery once it reaches full operational capacity, potentially cutting its $400 million monthly fuel imports from Europe. This move could signal a significant cost reduction for Ghana and reinforce…
AFCON 2025: Rwanda head coach resigns, ahead qualifiers match against Nigeria
With the group stage of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers set to resume, Nigeria’s group opponent, Rwanda, faces a setback following the resignation of head coach Frank Spittler. Spittler unexpectedly stepped down from his role on Monday…
Kenya’s central bank says UBA breached capital rules
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) said UBA Kenya breached capital requirements after the lender failed to meet the 8% minimum core capital-to-deposit ratio following continued losses, the bank said. Three people with direct knowledge of the matter claimed the…
Libya appeals CAF verdict awarding Nigeria match victory
The Libyan Football Federation has filed an appeal against the recent decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award Nigeria three points and three goals following a disrupted Africa Cup of Nations qualifier initially scheduled for October 15…
AFCON qualifiers: CAF awards 3 Points 3 Goals to Super Eagles, fines Libya $50,000
THE Confederation of African Football, CAF has come out with their decision on the maltreatment of Super Eagles in Libya earlier this month. In a Press by Confederation of African Football (CAF), it awarded three points, and three goals to…
Didier Drogba regrets not playing in FIFA competition
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has said he regrets not playing in the FIFA Club World Cup for Chelsea. Drogba, however, said it felt good to see his former side lift the trophy in 2021. Chelsea qualified for the Club…
Boniface breaks silence after CAF Player of the Year shortlist omission
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has reacted to his omission from the 2024 CAF Player of the Year shortlist, despite a standout season in Europe. The Bayer Leverkusen forward, who had an impressive campaign last season, was notably absent from the…
Nigeria joins BRICS as partner country
Nigeria has officially joined BRICS as a partner country, along with 12 other nations. This was announced during the BRICS summit held in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, 2024. The expansion of BRICS includes nations such as Algeria,…
Libya vs Nigeria: CAF keeps parties in suspense
The Confederation of Africa Football is keeping all concerned in suspense after failing to announce its verdict on Wednesday as regards the botched AFCON qualifying Group A fixture scheduled for October 15 at Benina Martyrs Stadium. It appears the football…
FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles Move Up By 3 Spots, Now World 36th
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up by three spots to place world 36th in the October FIFA ranking. In the ranking table on the website of the world football governing body on Thursday, Nigeria garnered 1503.29 points within…