According to Mercedes’ social media post, 18-year-old driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli has passed his driving test, a significant milestone just six weeks before his Formula 1 debut. As reported, Antonelli is set to replace seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, partnering George Russell for the upcoming season. Antonelli, who turned 18 in August, has…
Barcelona has secured a spot in the Spanish Super Cup final after defeating Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in the semi-finals. Goals from Gavi and Lamine Yamal sealed the win for Barcelona, with Gavi scoring in the 17th minute and Yamal doubling the lead seven minutes into the second half. The win marks Barcelona’s third consecutive Super…
Barcelona have emerged victorious in the Spanish Super Cup, thrashing arch-rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in the final on Sunday, afrosportnews.com reports. The match, played in Jeddah, saw Kylian Mbappé give Real Madrid an early lead in the 5th minute. However, Barcelona staged an incredible comeback, with Lamine Yamal equalizing in the 22nd minute. Robert Lewandowski,…
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…
Referee Stuart Attwell Makes Historic VAR Announcement in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final between Tottenham and Liverpool witnessed a landmark moment in English football. Referee Stuart Attwell made history by announcing a VAR decision over the stadium’s public address system, a first in England. Attwell’s announcement came after Dominic Solanke’s late goal for Spurs was ruled…
The Copa del Rey semifinal draw has been finalized, setting the stage for two thrilling encounters. Barcelona will face Atletico Madrid in a high-stakes clash, while Real Madrid will go head-to-head with Real Sociedad. The draw, conducted at the Spanish Football Federation headquarters, promises intense battles as the teams vie for a spot in the…
West Ham have fired manager Julen Lopetegui after six months in charge and are in talks with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter about succeeding him. The 58-year-old, was appointed back in May following the exit of David Moyes but officially took charge on 1 July. The London club won just six Premier League matches during the Spaniard’s…
Players of Enugu Rangers football Club have been granted an extended seven-day New Year holiday break by the club’s technical adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu, afrosportnews.com reports. The players were initially billed to resume training on Friday, January 3, but are now expected to reconvene at the team camp on Friday, January 10. The Flying Antelopes currently…
Niger Tornadoes chairman, Ibrahim Dada has charged the team to secure a victory in the reverse fixture against Rangers. Afrosportnews.com recalls that Rangers defeated Niger Tornadoes 1-0 in a Matchday 19 fixture at the Bako Kontagora Stadium at the end of the first round. Niger Tornadoes will face Rangers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in…
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…
