Category: Sports

                    The Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Austin Eguavoen, has confirmed that newly appointed Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, had the final say in selecting the squad for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. On Tuesday, March 11, Chelle …

Golf legend Tiger Woods is facing another major injury setback just weeks before the Masters. The 49-year-old announced on social media that he underwent “minimally invasive” surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon, adding to his long list of physical challenges. Woods did not specify how long he expects to be sidelined, but he assured …

Bayelsa United technical adviser, Ladan Bosso, has reaffirmed his commitment to keeping the club in the NPFL amid relegation concerns. The Prosperity Boys currently sit 16th on the table with 34 points. Despite pressure from some supporters questioning his coaching approach, Bosso remains focused on fulfilling the mandate given by the Bayelsa State Government. “Wherever …

Jan Paul van Hecke’s header – his first goal for the club – and Joao Pedro’s injury-time penalty saw Albion beat Fulham for the first time in Premier League history on Saturday (March 8). It was Fabian Hurzeler’s team’s fourth consecutive league win – and sixth in a row in all competitions. That was despite …

                Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has addressed rumors suggesting that his ex-wife, Daniela Jehle, cheated on him with her personal trainer. The couple, who recently announced their separation after eight years of marriage, faced allegations that Dani had been unfaithful. Ter Stegen has strongly denied these claims, …

                                  Former Fulham and Newcastle striker Aleksandar Mitrovic has been hospitalized due to a ‘rapid heartbeat caused by physical stress,’ according to reports from Saudi Arabia. The 30-year-old Serbian international, who now plays for Al-Hilal, was forced to miss …

                      A 16-year-old footballer, Ben Dumigan, has been forced to retire from competitive football due to a rare medical condition. Dumigan, a defender for Cork City, had been undergoing medical tests in January in preparation for a move to Bundesliga club Hoffenheim when he was …

Belgium goalkeeper Koen Casteels announced on Sunday that he is “no longer available” for international duty, ahead of the anticipated return of Real Madrid shotstopper Thibaut Courtois to the national team. The 32-year-old had been Belgium’s first-choice goalkeeper at Euro 2024, following Courtois’ departure from the national team after a fallout with former coach Domenico …

  Real Madrid return to action in La Liga later today, as they take on Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu, aiming to return to winning ways in the competition. Their 2-1 defeat to Real Betis last weekend allowed Barcelona to open up a three-point lead. With the Catalans’ match against Osasuna last night getting …