The Super Eagles of Nigeria have wrapped up their final preparations ahead of tomorrow’s highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifying match against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. The match, scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, promises to be an intense battle as both teams vie for crucial points to secure their place in the tournament. Both teams were active today with final…

Super Falcons defender Tosin Demehin has expressed her immense joy after making her debut in the UEFA Women’s Champions League. The young Nigerian defender featured for Turkish side Galatasaray in their tough encounter against French powerhouse Olympique Lyon on Wednesday night, a match that ended in a 3-0 defeat for the Turkish team. Despite the loss, Demehin’s excitement at achieving a personal milestone in one of the most prestigious competitions…

Tyson Fury is gearing up for one of the most significant rematches of his career as he prepares to take on Oleksandr Usyk on December 21. After suffering the first defeat of his professional career in their previous bout in May, Fury is determined to avenge his loss and reclaim his position at the top of the heavyweight division. This highly anticipated rematch promises to be one of the biggest…

Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela on Thursday in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, despite Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated return to the lineup. The reigning world champions were unable to capitalize on their early lead, as a resilient Venezuela fought back to earn a valuable point at home. Messi, who missed Argentina’s previous qualifying fixtures in September due to injury, returned to the starting lineup with high…

Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi has claimed that he has had a long-standing interest in music since the age of 14.In a recent interview with The Cable, the 28-year-old Fulham midfielder revealed his little-known musical side, which he has only lately begun to showcase. “It’s only recently that I started showcasing that I like music, but I’ve been doing music since the age of 14,” Iwobi said. The former Arsenal…

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has been tagged as a leading candidate to replace Erik ten Hag who is under fire as Manchester United manager. The two-time Euro Championship finalist has finally spoken on the prospect of taking over from the Dutchman at Old Trafford.Ten Hag has come under severe fire after seeing United to their poorest start to a Premier League season ever and the former England manager is…

England’s interim manager, Lee Carsley, has confirmed that captain Harry Kane will not be fit to start in their crucial UEFA Nations League match against Greece at Wembley Stadium. Kane, England’s record goalscorer, picked up a minor injury during Bayern Munich’s recent clash with Eintracht Frankfurt, leaving his availability for this vital fixture in doubt. Carsley, who is expected to lead the team for the six Nations League group games,…

Pernille Harder delivered a stellar performance, netting a hat-trick as Bayern Munich staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Arsenal 5-2 in their opening match of the 2024-25 UEFA Women’s Champions League. The result puts Bayern in a commanding position in Group C, while Arsenal will be left to rue defensive lapses that cost them the game. Arsenal began the game with intensity and energy, looking to make an early mark.…

Manchester City Women kicked off their UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign in spectacular fashion, defeating reigning champions Barcelona 2-0 at the Joie Stadium. Goals from Naomi Layzell and Khadija Shaw sealed an impressive victory, marking Barcelona’s first defeat in six months. From the opening whistle, Gareth Taylor’s side appeared unfazed by the stature of their opponents. Barcelona, one of the most formidable teams in women’s football, struggled to find their…

The football world is in mourning following the tragic death of George Baldock, a former Sheffield United defender, at the age of 31. Baldock was found dead in the swimming pool of his home in Glyfada, a southern suburb of Athens, Greece. His body was discovered on Wednesday evening, and according to initial coroner findings, the cause of death was drowning. Police sources confirmed that there are no indications of…

Jurgen Klopp, the iconic German football manager revered for his tenures at Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, is facing backlash in his home country following his recent appointment as head of global soccer at Red Bull. The move has sparked outrage, particularly among Borussia Dortmund supporters, who view his decision to join an organization long criticized for its commercial approach to football as a betrayal of the values he once championed.…

Tennis great, Rafael Nadal has announced he will retire at the end of the 2024 season. The 38-year-old Spaniard will compete in his final professional event at the Davis Cup Finals to be held in Malaga from 19 to 24 November. The player many refer to as the greatest ever on clay court, in Spanish in a video posted on X said, “Hello everyone, I am here to let you…