Nigeria’s Super Eagles maintained 44th position in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking. The ranking was posted on the website of the world football governing body on Thursday. In November’s ranking the Eagles dropped eight places to 44th spot. The rankings reveal that Nigeria suffered a significant decline this year, dropping eight places to end …
Marcus Rashford Ready to Leave Manchester United After Two Decades
Marcus Rashford has confirmed he is prepared to leave Manchester United, the club he joined at the age of seven, amid reports that the club is looking to sell him ahead of the January transfer window. The England international, now 27, was notably absent from United’s squad in their victory against arch-rivals Manchester City …
Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic set to join forces at the Brisbane International.
Canberra born Australian Tennis super star, Nick Kyrgios and former world number 1,Novak Djokovic are set to play doubles together at the Queensland tournament, kicking off on December 29. The event will serve as a warm-up for next month’s Australian Open, with Kyrgios securing a spot at Melbourne Park using an injury-protected ranking. Kyrgios announced …
Vinícius Jr Crowned FIFA’s Best Men’s Player 2024 Season
Real Madrid superstar Vinícius Jr has been named FIFA’s Best Men’s Player for 2024, following a remarkable year that included multiple trophies and standout performances. The Brazilian forward had an exceptional 2023-24 season, winning the Champions League and La Liga titles under Carlo Ancelotti, along with the Spanish and European Super Cups. Vinícius contributed …
Osimhen, Lookman named in Africa’s best x1 for 2024
Super Eagles stars, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been selected in the best Africa X1 for 2024. The duo were named in a front three alongside Egypt and Liverpool superstar, Mohamed Salah. Osimhen was the 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. Atalanta winger, Lookman succeeded the powerful striker by claiming the award in …
Gary O’Neil Sacked as Wolves Head Coach Amid Relegation Struggles
Gary O’Neil has reportedly been dismissed as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers following a run of four consecutive Premier League defeats. The decision comes after Wolves’ 2-1 home loss to Ipswich Town on Saturday, which left the club languishing in 19th place with just nine points from 16 matches. Tensions flared after the Ipswich …
CAF Confederation Cup: Black Bulls thrash Enyimba 3-0
Enyimba fell 3-0 to Mozambican club, Black Bulls in their CAF Confederation Cup Group D clash in Maputo on Sunday. Two of the goals were scored by the club’s Nigerian imports Rume Akporoh and Francis Ayuba. Fidel Souza scored the other goal for the home team. Enyimba are yet to record a win in the …
Lionel Messi Wins Major League Soccer MVP Award
There were more than 250 Inter Miami academy players, a slew of kids lined up at midfield in a formation that spelled out three letters: MVP. And when Messi saw his children, he realized they were holding a trophy. That’s how Messi learned he was Major League Soccer’s best player in 2024. Messi is the …
Nigeria wins 2024 West African games in Abuja
Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, delivered the closing address at the Second Edition of the Africa Military Games (AMGA) @Amga_2024games 2024 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja last night. He commended the sports delegates from all the participating countries for their exemplary conduct and immense display of sportsmanship, while …
NPFL: Rivers United reclaim top spot, Ikorodu City move to third place
Rivers United returned to the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League after beating Kano Pillars 1-0 in Port Harcourt on Sunday. Aniekeme Okon scored the winning goal in the 31st minute. Rivers United top the standings with 29 points from 15 matches. Remo Stars dropped to second place after going down to a 2-1 …