By [Your Name] In a surprising mid-season shake-up, Red Bull Racing has confirmed that Yuki Tsunoda will replace Liam Lawson in their senior Formula 1 team with immediate effect. The Japanese driver will make his Red Bull debut alongside Max Verstappen at his home Grand Prix in Suzuka from April 4-6. The decision comes after just two races in the 2025 season, where Lawson struggled with the RB21 car. Red…

A potential boost has emerged for the Super Eagles in their bid to overtake South Africa in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, following a formal protest lodged by Lesotho against their southern neighbours. Lesotho has accused South Africa of fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in their 2-0 victory over Lesotho last week. The protest comes after Lesotho’s football officials discovered that Mokoena had been booked…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has remained resolute and positive following his team’s 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, March 25. Despite the setback, Chelle insisted that Nigeria was the superior side in the match, which took place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The game, which saw Victor Osimhen’s 74th-minute strike cancelled out by Zimbabwe’s Tawanda Chiwera, ended in a disappointing…

FIFA has officially unveiled the prize money distribution for the upcoming Club World Cup, confirming a remarkable total prize pool of $525 million for the competition. The tournament’s winner will be awarded a staggering $125 million, underscoring the increasing financial rewards for clubs competing at the global level. In line with FIFA’s new structure, clubs will receive varying amounts depending on their confederation, with European clubs set to receive the…

Wolverhampton Wanderers of England defensive midfielder, Marshall Munetsi has revealed reasons behind the gritty performance he and his colleagues in Zimbabwe’s national team put up against Nigeria’s Super Eagles during Tuesday’s March 25, 2026 World Cup qualifier in Uyo. Against all predictions, Sports247 reports that The Warriors escaped with a 1-1 draw, courtesy a veey late equaliser at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, and Munetsi said it was simply because the…

South Africa maintained their position at the top of Group C in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa qualifiers with a solid 2-0 victory over Benin Republic in Abidjan on Tuesday, March 25. The win saw Hugo Broos’ side extend their lead in the race for an automatic World Cup ticket, though it came on the back of significant uncertainty regarding the eligibility of one of their players. Before kick-off,…

Nigerian gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has joined the chorus of critics following the Super Eagles’ disappointing 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, March 25, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The result has left Nigeria’s hopes of securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup hanging in the balance. The match saw Victor Osimhen give Nigeria the lead in the 75th minute with…

Victor Osimhen’s 40th cap for Nigeria was marked with a goal, but his efforts were not enough to secure a crucial win as the Super Eagles conceded a heartbreaking last-minute equalizer in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe in Uyo. Osimhen, ever the talisman for Nigeria, broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute, capitalising on an Ola Aina cross to put the Super Eagles ahead. His clinical finish…

Zimbabwe’s head coach, Michael Nees, has vowed that his team will give everything they have in Tuesday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, with both teams desperate for victory to stay alive in the race. In a press conference ahead of the match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nees acknowledged Nigeria’s strong performance in their recent 1-0 victory over Rwanda, which helped revive their faltering…

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is investigating an incident in which Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda was subjected to “hateful language” from a fan during Sunday’s 2-0 win over Gotham FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New York. Gotham FC has apologized to Orlando and is working with the NWSL on the investigation. “This behaviour is unacceptable and has no place in our league or stadiums,” the NWSL, Orlando…

Afghan-born footballer Nadia Nadim sees her participation in Soccer Aid as an opportunity to represent women who lack access to sports and a voice in society. Nadim, 37, fled Afghanistan as a child after her father was executed by the Taliban. Growing up in a refugee camp, she discovered football, leading to a successful career with clubs like Manchester City and the Danish national team. With women’s rights severely restricted…

Red Bull Racing is reportedly considering dropping Liam Lawson after just two races in the 2025 Formula 1 season, raising questions about the team’s management and decision-making. Lawson, who replaced Sergio Perez at the end of 2024, has struggled to adapt to Red Bull’s challenging car. He crashed out in Melbourne and finished last in qualifying and the race in China, failing to match teammate Max Verstappen’s pace. While Lawson’s…