Enugu Rangers’ head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has expressed confidence in his team’s readiness for the upcoming CAF Champions League preliminary round match against US Zilimadjou of Comoros. The first leg is set to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria, on Sunday, August 18, with the second leg scheduled at the […]
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Manchester United Duo Lead Six-Man Shortlist for PFA Young Player of the Year Award
Manchester United’s young talents, Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho, have been named on the six-man shortlist for the 2024 PFA Young Player of the Year award. The shortlist also features Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka, Michael Olise, and Joao Pedro, all of whom had standout performances in the previous season. The competition for this year’s award […]
Lagos Shines on Global Stage at Paris 2024 Olympics
Lagos State made a significant impact at the Paris 2024 Olympics, hosting the Lagos Paris Olympics 2024 Esports and Sports Economy Roundtable. The event, organized by the Lagos State Sports Commission, took place at the Africa Station Doom, L’lle-Saint-Denis, in Paris, France. Under the theme “Exploring New Frontiers and Business Opportunities in Sports,” the roundtable […]
Chelsea Bans Lukaku, Chalobah, and Broja from First-Team Training Facilities
Chelsea has barred Romelu Lukaku, Trevoh Chalobah, and Armando Broja from using the first-team training facilities at Cobham, as the club prepares for their departure. Lukaku, who last played for Chelsea in 2021, is a target for Napoli, with coach Antonio Conte expressing interest in the Belgian forward. Lukaku has previously been on loan at […]
Samuel Chukwueze Explains Decision to Reject Saudi Arabia Move
Samuel Chukwueze, the Nigerian winger for AC Milan, has revealed that financial incentives were not his primary concern when he turned down a lucrative transfer offer from the Saudi Pro League last summer. Despite significant interest and a substantial offer from Saudi clubs, Chukwueze chose to join AC Milan instead, prioritizing his career development and […]
Why Nigerian Cyclist Ese Ukpeseraye Borrowed a Bicycle from Germany for the 2024 Olympics
The Nigerian Minister of Sports, John Enoh, has clarified why Nigerian cyclist Ese Ukpeseraye had to borrow a bicycle from Germany to compete in the 2024 Olympics. According to Enoh, Team Nigeria was initially only prepared to participate in a road race event for which they had made adequate preparations, including the necessary equipment. However, […]
Botswana Celebrates First Olympic Gold with Half-Day Holiday for Letsile Tebogo
Botswana has declared a half-day holiday to honor Letsile Tebogo, the nation’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist and the first African to win the 200-meter title at the Paris 2024 Olympics. After securing victory in the men’s 200m final, Tebogo paid tribute to his late mother by showing a special message on his shoe. President Mokgweetsi […]
UAE Pro League Club Shabab Al Ahli Set to Sign West Ham Defender After Troost-Ekong Deal Falls Through
Shabab Al Ahli Club from the UAE Pro League has reached an agreement with West Ham United to sign French central defender Kurt Zouma, according to Sky Sports UK. This development follows Shabab Al Ahli’s unsuccessful attempt to sign Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong, who instead opted to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Kholood. Troost-Ekong had […]
Four Key Players to Watch in Olympic Men’s Football Final
The biggest stars might be absent from the Olympic men’s football tournament, but several players have shone over the past two weeks. AFP Sport highlights four standout players in the upcoming final between France and Spain: Jean-Philippe Mateta The powerful 27-year-old Crystal Palace striker netted 16 goals in the Premier League last season, with 14 […]
UEFA Bans Spain’s Alvaro Morata and Rodri for Gibraltar Chant
Spain national team players Alvaro Morata and Rodri have received a one-game ban from UEFA for chanting “Gibraltar is Spanish” during their Euro 2024 victory celebrations. This decision follows a formal complaint by the Gibraltar Football Association about the players’ conduct. UEFA cited the players for “failing to comply with the general principles of conduct, […]