SuperSport won’t air Nations Cup matches as DSTV fails to secure AFCON 2023 broadcast rights
SuperSport Channel will not broadcast African Cup of Nations games as DSTV failed to secure the tournament’s right to broadcast. MultiChoice announced this in a statement on Wednesday as football lovers prepare for another edition of AFCON. “SuperSport Channel will…
Rooney sacked by Birmingham City after disastrous 15-game spell
Wayne Rooney, Manchester United legend, was on Tuesday sacked by Birmingham City FC, the English Championship side. The 38-year-old English international’s sacking comes in the aftermath of Birmingham’s 3-0 loss at Leeds United on New Year’s Day. The former Derby…
JUST IN: Peseiro names Osimhen, Musa, 23 others in Super Eagles final AFCON squad
Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, has announced his final 25-man squad for the forthcoming African Cup of Nations in Cote’d’Ivoire. The African football showpiece will run from January 13 to February 11, 2024. The Nigerian side, gunning for its fourth…
Welch emerges first English premier league’s female refree
Rebecca Welch became the first woman to referee an English Premier League football match when she oversaw Burnley’s 2-0 win away to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Welch, a 40-year-old from Washington in northeast England, was working for the…
Osimhen signs new Napoli contract
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has signed a new contract for his Napoli side as confirmed on Saturday. Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed this development via his X account on Saturday. He wrote, “Victor Osimhen signs new deal at Napoli —…
FULL LIST: NFF Unveils 40-Man Provisional Squad For AFCON 2023
As the anticipation mounts for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 in Côte d’Ivoire, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled the provisional squad of the Super Eagles, consisting of 40 talented players poised to represent the nation in…
Messi’s 2022 World Cup Shirts Sell For $7.8million
Six football shirts worn by Argentine megastar Lionel Messi at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have sold for $7.8 million at auction, the auction house told AFP on Thursday. There were three bids in total on what auction house…
Messi, Bonmati nominated for FIFA best player awards
Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati were named as finalists for the FIFA best players of the year awards by world football’s governing body on Thursday. Messi was awarded a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or crown in October in Paris, while Bonmati…
Arsenal Boss Arteta Escapes Ban After Referee Rant Over Newcastle Win
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will face no punishment from England’s Football Association following his complaints about refereeing standards after a defeat by Newcastle last month. The Gunners’ boss was furious at the decision to let Anthony Gordon’s goal stand in…
FIFA Assigns 30 Nigerian Referees For International Duties In 2024
World football-governing body, FIFA, has approved a total of 30 Nigerian referees to be placed on the international duties for the year 2024. The list is made up of 11 referees, 11 assistant referees, four beach soccer referees and four…