Category: Sports

2026 World Cup: FIFA, CAF react as DR Congo qualify for tournament

FIFA and Confederation of African Football have praised Democratic Republic of the Congo for qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The Congolese team secured their place after a narrow 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the intercontinental playoff final. Axel Tuanzebe scored the decisive goal, becoming the hero of the match. This qualification marks DR Congo’s […]

2026 World Cup: All 48 countries that qualified for tournament confirmed

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 countries for the first time in history, marking a major expansion of the tournament. Teams from all continents have now secured their spots after completing qualification matches. The expanded format allows more nations to participate, giving emerging football countries a chance to compete on the global stage. […]

Nigeria vs Jordan: Live Updates from Super Eagles friendly in Turkey

The Nigeria national football team will take on Jordan national football team in an international friendly match in Turkey. The game is scheduled to hold at Mardan Stadyumu in Antalya, with kickoff set for 6:30pm local time. Nigeria heads into the match with confidence after a 2–1 win over Iran in their last outing. Coach […]

Napoli to punish Lukaku for not returning to training

Serie A club Napoli is considering disciplinary action against striker Romelu Lukaku. The forward reportedly failed to return to training as scheduled after the international break. According to the club, Lukaku did not respond to the call to rejoin the squad. Manager Antonio Conte is said to be monitoring the situation closely. The issue has […]

Chelsea shouldn’t have sacked Enzo Maresca – Cucurella

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has shared his thoughts on the club’s decision to sack Enzo Maresca. Maresca was dismissed after a series of poor results earlier in the season. Following his exit, Chelsea appointed Liam Rosenior as the new head coach. However, Cucurella believes the decision came too early and affected the team. He stated […]

LaLiga: Adams, Ejuke shortlisted for best African Player award

Super Eagles stars Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke have been nominated for the LaLiga African Player of the Season award. The duo will compete against other top African talents playing in Spain for the prestigious honour. Notable nominees include Inaki Williams, a previous winner, alongside several strong contenders. This year’s award ceremony is scheduled to […]

Friendly: Chelle to shuffle pack for Super Eagles’ Jordan encounter

Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle is set to make changes to his squad for the friendly match against Jordan. After a strong win against Iran national football team, the coach is expected to test other players in the team. Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho is set to start due to the absence of injured Maduka Okoye. Defender […]

EPL: He’s strong, fast – Patrice Evra names Manchester United’s most improved player

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has named a standout player as the club’s most improved this season. Evra praised Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha for his strength, speed, and attacking impact. He noted that Cunha has shown great improvement, especially in his movement and overall contribution to the team. Evra also expressed happiness with new […]

EPL: Man Utd fight to sign Tonali, Elliott Anderson ahead of Arsenal, Man City

Manchester United are planning to strengthen their midfield with moves for Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson. The club is preparing for next season, with hopes of returning to the UEFA Champions League. This comes as key midfielder Casemiro is expected to leave at the end of the current campaign. Reports suggest Tonali is a top […]