World number seven, Elena Rybakina, has expressed her disappointment after the WTA upheld its ban on her former coach, Stefano Vukov. The decision follows an independent investigation into Vukov’s conduct, which allegedly breached the WTA’s Code of Conduct. The 37-year-old Croat, who helped Rybakina win Wimbledon in 2022, was provisionally suspended in January, and the…
At least four big Premier League clubs will not be in the draw for the FA Cup fifth-round ties on Monday night. Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur have all been eliminated from the competition. Arsenal were knocked out by Manchester United in the third round, losing in a penalty shootout after the game ended…
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, will return to Nigeria before the end of the month to scout players in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Chelle is currently on a tour of Europe, meeting with the team’s top stars, Afrosportnews reports. As part of his European tour, Chelle and his assistant Hedi Taboubi visited…
Eric Chelle has bid an emotional farewell to Algerian club Moloudia Oran, following his appointment as the new head coach of the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles. Chelle had been in charge of MC Oran since October 2024, leading the team to two wins, one draw, and four losses. In a heartfelt message on…
Marcelo, the iconic Brazilian left-back, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36. The decorated player, who won 25 major titles during his illustrious career, revealed his decision on social media. “My journey as a player ends here, but I still have so much to give to football,” Marcelo said, reflecting on…
Eric Chelle has been officially unveiled as the new head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The ceremony took place at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Monday. Chelle’s appointment was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) last week. Chelle, a former Mali international, becomes the 42nd substantive head coach of the…
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,…
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…
Super Eagles forward Moses Simon has extended a warm welcome to Éric Sékou Chelle, the newly appointed Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior national men’s football team. Simon, took to his X handle to express his enthusiasm for the new coach. In a brief but heartfelt message, Simon posted, “Welcome to Nigeria,” as he welcomed Chelle…
IBADAN FOOTBALL COUNCIL (IFC) has disclosed that the 88th edition of the Competition will kick off Saturday, February 8; just as it extended closure of registration to Wednesday, January 15 The Council bowed to incessant pleas from Coaches and Club owners, who asked to be given more time to pool resources together in order to…
