Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al Nassr, has expressed his disappointment with the Ballon d’Or award, stating that it lacks credibility. Ronaldo’s comments come after Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr. was snubbed for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. Vinicius Jr. was the favorite to win the award after an impressive season with Real Madrid, scoring 25…
Recipients of the second edition of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Monthly Awards, powered by Prostar and Spotlight Hub, will receive their prizes on Thursday, February 13, at the NNL Secretariat in Wuse Zone 7, Obasanjo Street, Abuja. The prestigious ceremony will celebrate seven awardees across various categories, with notable guests including former Nigeria Football…
Novak Djokovic pulled off an incredible comeback to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling match at the Australian Open. Despite struggling with an injury, the 37-year-old Serb fought back to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 against his 21-year-old opponent. This victory marks a significant milestone for Djokovic, as he advances to the semi-finals in pursuit…
Enyimba’s hopes of advancing in the CAF Confederation Cup hang in the balance after they drew 1-1 with Al Masry of Egypt in their Group D clash on Sunday. The match, played in Uyo, saw Enyimba come from behind to earn a point, afrosportnews.com reports. Al Masry took the lead in the 8th minute through…
The Nigeria Football Federation will on Monday in the Federal Capital, Abuja present to the public the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Mr. Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle. The event has been scheduled for the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, by 11am. Chelle’s appointment was confirmed on Tuesday by the…
Premier League side, West Ham United have confirmed former Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter as their new manager. Potter, 49, has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with West Ham, who fired Julen Lopetegui on Wednesday after just six months in charge. Potter takes over with West Ham 14th in the Premier League – 7 points above the…
Eric Chelle has been officially unveiled as the new head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The ceremony took place at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Monday. Chelle’s appointment was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) last week. Chelle, a former Mali international, becomes the 42nd substantive head coach of the…
The final draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Rabat, Morocco, on January 27. The draw will determine the group stage opponents for the 24 competing teams. The 24 teams will be divided into six groups of four teams each. The top two teams in each group, along with…
Las Palmas captain Kirian Rodriguez has been diagnosed with a relapse of cancer, forcing him to miss the remainder of the season. The 28-year-old midfielder had previously battled Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, in 2022. Rodriguez was initially diagnosed with cancer at the age of 26 and underwent six…
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced major changes to matchday 24 fixtures, with two high-profile games now set for Saturday, 15 February 2024. Nasarawa United will host Remo Stars at the Lafia City Stadium at 4 pm, while Kano Pillars will face Abia Warriors at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. Both matches…
