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…
Italy legend, Chiellini retires at 39
Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini has announced his retirement, describing his career as “the most beautiful and intense journey of my life”.The 39-year-old, who captained the Azzurri to their Euro 2020 win, has called time on playing after 23 years. The…
2023 Globe Soccer Awards: Osimhen, Oshoala make final shortlist
Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have made the final shortlists for the 2023 Globe Soccer Awards in the men’s and women’s categories. Osimhen, who was on Monday crowned best player in Africa, is among the 11 players in contention for…
2023 CAF Awards: Oshoala wins record sixth African Women’s player of the year
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has won a record sixth African Women’s Player of the Year Award. Oshoala, who plays club football for Barcelona, beat South Africa’s Thembi Klagtlana and Zambia’s Barbara Banda to the award. The 27-year-old played a…
(Just In) CAF Awards 2023: Osimhen wins Men’s Player of The Year
Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has won the CAF 2023 Men’s Player of The Year award. He saw off competition from Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, Senegal’s Sadio Mane, and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, among others. The 24-year-old, standing at 1.85m has indeed stood…
EPL: Salah’s 200th goal helps Liverpool defeat 10-man Crystal Palace
Liverpool Football Club moved to the top position of the English Premier League on Saturday after defeating 10-man Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park. The Reds came from behind after a 57th-minite strike from Jean Philippe-Mateta whose low-drivem shot sent…
Just In: Sunshine Star bus attacked by gunmen
Gunmen have attacked players and officials of Sunshine Stars football club of Akure along Ore-Benin Expressway. The bus convening the Akure darling team was attacked on Thursday morning According to unconfirmed report, one of them was shot, while the team…
Egypt Secures 2027 African Games Hosting Right
The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) has granted Egypt the right to host the 2027 African Games. The Egyptian National Olympic Committee (ENOC) had sent a request to ANOCA, voicing interest in hosting the games. Egypt’s successful…