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…
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…
Aryna Sabalenka kept her title defence alive, surviving a scare against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach the Australian Open semi-finals. The world number one admitted she was “all over the place” during the match. Sabalenka, bidding for a third straight Melbourne title, dominated the first set 6-2. However, Pavlyuchenkova fought back, sweeping the second set 6-2…
Novak Djokovic pulled off an incredible comeback to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling match at the Australian Open. Despite struggling with an injury, the 37-year-old Serb fought back to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 against his 21-year-old opponent. This victory marks a significant milestone for Djokovic, as he advances to the semi-finals in pursuit…
Lewis Hamilton has made his highly anticipated track debut with Ferrari, driving the team’s 2023 car at their Fiorano test track in Italy. This marks a new era for the seven-time champion, who left Mercedes after 12 years to join the iconic Italian team. Hamilton’s first day at Ferrari’s Maranello factory was on Monday, where…
AC Milan have rejected Real Betis’ offer for their Nigerian star, Samuel Chukwueze. The La Liga club proposed to sign the talented winger on loan until the end of the season, according to Italian news outlets. However, Real Betis’s proposal fell short of Milan’s expectations. Real Betis are expected to return with an improved bid…
The 4th Ibadan Basketball Championship has reached its climax, with the semi-final fixtures set to take place on Saturday at the Lekan Salami Stadium (Adamasingba) in Ibadan, reports afrosportnews.com. The championship, which tipped off on Friday, January 17th, 2025, has been a thrilling display of basketball skills and entertainment, showcasing the best of Oyo State’s male…
