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,…
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has vowed that Nigeria will give their absolute best when they compete in the CAF Play-Off Tournament for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The high-stakes mini-tournament will take place in Morocco from Thursday, November 13 to Sunday, November 16, 2025, serving as the final hurdle before the…
CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, has explained the reasoning behind the increase in prize money for the 2024 Championship of African Nations (CHAN), afrosportnews.com reports. On Tuesday, the South African announced a $3.5 million reward for the winner of the upcoming tournament. He stressed the significance of the competition for the continent’s football development. He stated,…
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…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the former manager of Manchester United, is in negotiations to become the new head coach of Turkish club Besiktas. The 51-year-old Norwegian has been out of management since being sacked by United in 2021. If appointed, this will be his first managerial position since his departure from Old Trafford. Besiktas, currently sixth…
New York, USA — For millions of soccer fans across North America, securing a seat for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup was supposed to be a dream come true. Instead, it has turned into a financial nightmare. In a explosive development that threatens to disrupt the buildup to the world’s biggest sporting event, world…
The Ex-Ibadan Professional Footballers Association (EIPFA) has officially confirmed Wednesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 26, 2026, as the dates for its flagship Statewide Secondary School Scouting Program. The grassroots football development initiative is implemented in partnership with the Oyo State Government through the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Education.The scouting…
Manchester City have completed the signing of defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras in a £29.6m transfer. The 19-year-old Brazilian has represented his country at the U17 level and has made 18 league appearances for Palmeiras. Reis was highly sought after, with several European clubs showing interest in his signature. Brighton attempted to sign him earlier…
IBADAN — The fifth edition of the Dreams Basketball Tournament tipped off in Ibadan on Wednesday, August 12, with a thrilling opening day that produced comebacks, high-scoring encounters and a major statement from defending champions Showtyme Hoopers. The tournament, being held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Liberty Road, Ibadan, brings together veterans and emerging talents…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was furious with his players during halftime of their 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in LaLiga on Saturday. Los Blancos trailed 1-0 at the break, courtesy of Julian Alvarez’s penalty. Ancelotti’s anger was reportedly directed at his attacking trio of Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr, who were said…