The Champions League’s inaugural league phase is set for a dramatic finale, with 25 of the 36 teams still uncertain about their fate. All 18 games will be played simultaneously on Wednesday, with 16 matches having significant implications. Manchester City are on the brink of elimination after their 4-2 defeat to Paris St-Germain, while Liverpool…
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from Serbia’s Davis Cup tie against Denmark due to a hamstring injury.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…
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…
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…
Al-Hilal has announced the termination of Neymar Jr.’s contract by mutual consent, bringing an end to the Brazilian’s 18-month stay in Saudi Arabia. Neymar’s time at Al-Hilal was marred by injuries, playing only seven times since joining the club in August 2023. A cruciate ligament injury in his left knee kept him sidelined for a…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his satisfaction with his team’s performance in the Champions League, following their 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday night. The victory has put the Gunners in a strong position to advance to the next stage. Goals from Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard sealed the win for…
Enyimba forward, Ifeanyi Ihemekwele, has confirmed that the team is fully prepared for their rescheduled matchday 14 fixture against Kano Pillars. The match is scheduled to take place at the Sanni Abacha Stadium in Kano on Thursday. Ihemekwele stated that the team is eager to prove doubters wrong after their recent ouster from the CAF…
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…
The Kingdom of Morocco has been chosen to host the headquarters of the Africa Clubs Association (ACA), following a competitive bidding process. Morocco beat out South Africa and Algeria to secure the right to house the continental body. The ACA board unanimously voted for Morocco after reviewing the bids and inspecting facilities in both Morocco…
Kano Pillars assistant coach, Gambo Mohammed, has confirmed the team’s readiness for their rescheduled matchday 14 fixture against Enyimba. The match is scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 23, at the Sani Abacha Stadium. Mohammed expressed the team’s preparedness, stating, “Everyone is ready for the match with Enyimba.” This confidence boost comes as Kano…
