EU Gives 5.4m Euro Support To Nigeria And Other Sahel Countries
The European Union has supported Nigeria and five other Sahel countries affected by flood with 5.4 million Euros. The bloc, in a statement by its Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, noted that the 5.4 million Euros is to assist the more than 4.4 million people estimated to be affected by flood in the countries. A […]
Nigeria To Have A Representative At CAF Inter-club Competitions
Nigerian will have only one representative in the group stage of CAF inter-club competitions this season. Enyimba Football Club of Aba qualified for the group stage of this season’s CAF Confederation Cup after a 3-2 penalty shootout win over Etoile de Filante of Burkina Faso in Uyo on Sunday, but the reigning Nigeria Premier Football […]
Ligue 1 Orders PSG to Pay Mbappé Unpaid Wages
The French league’s legal commission has ordered Paris Saint-Germain to pay Kylian Mbappé the 55 million euros ($61 million) in unpaid wages that he claims he’s entitled to. The league confirmed the decision yesterday without more details, a day after the France superstar rejected a mediation offer by the commission in his dispute with his […]
Super Eagles Interim Coach Dismisses Resignation Rumours
Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has dismissed rumours abouthis alleged resignation following yesterday’s goalless draw against Rwanda. Addressing journalists upon the team’s arrival in Abuja, Eguavoen described therumours as false and misleading, clarifying that he had been misquoted. He affirmed that he was still in charge of the Super Eagles and would sit downwith […]
Mauricio Pochettino Appointed as New US Men Football Coach
Former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has been named asthe new manager of the United States men’s team. The Argentine replaces Gregg Berhalter, who was sacked in July following theUSA’s group-stage elimination from the Copa America.The announcement came before the US faced New Zealand in an internationalfriendly game in Cincinnati. The United States will […]
Nigeria to Face Japan in Round of 16 at FIFA U-20 World Cup
Nigeria will face Japan in the Round of 16 at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’sWorld Cup. Japan confirmed their place in the knockout round after a 2-0 victory over Austriayesterday; finishing top of Group E ahead of Austria. The Falconets came second in Group D behind former champions Germany. The Nigerian encounter with Japan will […]
Ronaldo Reaches Historic Landmark, Hits 900 Career Goals
On Thursday September 5th, 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th goal in his storied career, marking a momentous occasion. Portugal went ahead 2-0 against Croatia in their Nations League match thanks to a goal from the 39-year-old. The forward broke down in tears beside the corner flag, expressing his joy with great emotion. In addition […]
Lookman Nominated For 2024 Ballon D’Or
Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Ademola Lookman, has been nominated forthe 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or award. In the list announced by France Football Magazine on Wednesday, the 26-year-oldAtalanta of Italy player, who is the only African player in the list, was shortlistedalongside 29 players for the coveted award. Neither current holder Lionel Messi nor Cristiano […]
Luis Suarez Announces Retirement from International Football
Uruguay and Inter Miami striker Luis Suarez has announced his retirement frominternational football at the age of 37. Suarez, who is Uruguay’s all-time top scorer with 69 goals in 142 appearancesmade the announcement through tears, and added that his final game withUruguay will be the 2026 World Cup qualifying game against Paraguay on Friday. READ […]
Osimhen Signs for Galatasaray on 1-Year Loan Deal
Napoli and Turkish club Galatasaray have sealed a one-year loan deal for VictorOsimhen. According to a post by Fabrizio Romano on his X handle on Monday night, Napoli’srelease clause has been reduced from €130m to €75m, while the loan move toGalatasaray until June 2025, covers Osimhen’s €9/10m salary. The loan deal agreed with Napoli does […]
