Claude Le Roy, a veteran coach who won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Cameroon in 1988, has identified Nigeria as one of the top contenders for the 2025 tournament. Le Roy, who led Cameroon to victory over Nigeria in the 1988 final, believes that the Super Eagles have a strong chance of winning…
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s long-expected exit as Leicester City boss has been confirmed more than nine weeks after the Foxes were relegated from the top flight. The 48-year-old oversaw 19 losses and managed only five victories from his 27 games in charge of the club last campaign. Leicester City’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage just delivered its most dramatic night of football yet for Africa’s representatives. While one African powerhouse sparked wild celebrations with a breathtaking, last-gasp winner, another regional giant endured a tactical nightmare, conceding five goals in a brutal wake-up call. Here is exactly how a night of extreme contrasting…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is finalizing plans to acquire a high-end apartment in Abuja for Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle. The move aims to provide the 47-year-old tactician with a comfortable living and working environment as he prepares the team for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — They fought until the bitter end, but the ultimate prize has slipped through their fingers. The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season has officially drawn to a dramatic close, leaving the Pride of Rivers to ponder what could have been. Despite a commanding 3-0 victory over Katsina United on the…
Veteran coach Gbenga Ogunbote is reportedly on the verge of making a dramatic return to the Nigeria Premier Football League, with Kwara United poised to appoint him as their new technical adviser. Sources close to the club reveal Ogunbote is now the leading candidate to take over after the sudden sacking of head coach Tunde…
South Africa’s World Cup dreams have taken a hit as star midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng has been ruled out of the final two Group C qualifiers due to injury. The news was confirmed by head coach Hugo Broos during a press conference on Monday. With Mofokeng sidelined, Broos has called up young talent Mduduzi Shabalala as…
Former world number one Venus Williams has turned down a wildcard for next month’s Indian Wells tournament. Organisers said last week the 44-year-old had been invited but the seven-time Grand Slam singles champion has not taken it up. Williams has dropped to 974th in the world and has not played a WTA Tour-level match since…
The organizers of Showtyme Summer Slam 5.0 have officially revealed the powerhouse teams set to battle for glory at this year’s tournament, scheduled for August 15-16 at Adamasingba Stadium. The fifth edition of Ibadan’s premier basketball spectacle will feature defending champions University of Ibadan (men) and Showtyme Angels (women) facing off against elite challengers including…
Rivers United Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju as the new Chief Coach of the club. He replaces Coach Evans Ogenyi, who has left the Pride of Rivers following the expiration of his contract. Coach Yemi Daniel Olanrewaju joins our technical crew led by Technical Manager Finidi George Welcome…