Why Nigerian referees are missing in major CAF, FIFA tournaments
For the 19th straight year, no Nigerian referee or assistant referee has been selected to officiate in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), raising concerns among football stakeholders. The recently concluded AFCON 2025—widely regarded by enthusiasts as the most…
Atletico Madrid Announces The Signing Of Nigerian Winger Ademola Lookman
Atletico Madrid Announces The Signing Of Nigerian Winger Ademola Lookman Atlético Madrid have announced the signing of Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, on a permanent transfer from Atalanta.Atlético de Madrid and Atalanta have agreed on the transfer of Ademola Lookman,…
JUST IN: Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father dies in road accident
Ndidi’s club, Besiktas, confirmed the tragic incident in a statement released on Tuesday via their official X account. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of our footballer Wilfred Ndidi’s esteemed father, Sunday Ndidi, in a fatal…
Senegal PM to visit Morocco after football unrest
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko will begin an official visit to Morocco on Monday, after fans from his country were detained in incidents there at the Africa Cup of Nations football final, officials said. Eighteen Senegalese supporters remain in pre‑trial…
Black Queens coach embarks on Malta scouting mission ahead of Women’s AFCON
Black Queens coach, Kim Lars Björkegren, has embarked on a scouting mission in Malta to strengthen the squad ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The visit is part of the technical team’s strategy to identify and…
Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria crash
The British heavyweight sustained injuries in a car crash that killed two of his friends. Anthony Joshua holds his gloved fists to his head after a boxing match Authorities believe Anthony Joshua and the others were speeding and had burst…
Jake Paul Announces Retirement from Boxing After Loss to Anthony Joshua
Social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul has announced his retirement from professional boxing, according to sources close to the fighter. The decision follows Paul’s devastating defeat to former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua, a bout that reportedly prompted serious reflection on…
CAF Confirms AFCON Will Move to Four-Year Cycle After 2027 Edition
CAF President Patrice Motsepe reveals that the AFCON will shift to a four-year cycle. After the AFCON 2027 in Uganda 🇺🇬, Kenya 🇰🇪 and Tanzania 🇹🇿, the continental competition will be played the following year in 2028, 2032, 2036 etc.
Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in sixth round of heavyweight bout
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua knocked out YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in their controversial Netflix-backed bout in Miami. Two-time world champion Joshua made hard work of defeating his vastly less experienced opponent on Friday night, but finally made his superior…
Greg Biffle, family die in plane crash; NASCAR legend was 55
Greg Biffle, one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers who became known in his later years for his humanitarian work, died along with three family members in a plane crash Thursday. He was 55. Officials said seven people died in the…