Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has stirred up a heated debate after downplaying the significance of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a major tournament. The comments came following Liverpool’s impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday, where Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah shone with a goal and an assist for…
According to OyoSportsNews, the 2025 Oyo State Federation Cup is set to begin, with the final draw scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex in Ibadan. Seven registered football clubs will participate in the competition, including defending champions Ilaji Football Club, Shooting Stars SC of Ibadan, and…
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,…
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…
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from Serbia’s Davis Cup tie against Denmark due to a hamstring injury. The 24-time Grand Slam champion was forced to retire from his Australian Open semi-final last week. Djokovic’s injury has been a topic of discussion, with some fans questioning his decision to retire from the match. The Serbian player later…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has reflected on his team’s impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday, highlighting the key factors behind their success. Goals from Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai secured all three points for Liverpool against Pep Guardiola’s side at the Etihad Stadium. The win solidifies Liverpool’s position at…
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, says his team is motivated to go all the way at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The three-time African champions are drawn in Group C with Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania. Chelle, who was appointed Super Eagles head coach earlier this month, acknowledged the challenge posed by the teams…
Super Eagles invitee, Gift Orban, has revealed that Nigerian dish, eba and egusi soup, is the secret behind his impressive goal-scoring form. The Hoffenheim striker, who recently joined the Bundesliga side, has been in red-hot form, scoring two goals in four appearances. Orban’s love for eba and egusi soup was showcased on his Instagram story,…
The stage is set for the 11th edition of the prestigious Nigeria Pitch Awards, as the organizers unveiled a star-studded list of nominees at a press conference held on Thursday at Bon Hotel, Ikeja. The awards, renowned for their credibility, transparency, and integrity since their inception in 2013, continue to celebrate the best in Nigerian…
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,…
