Rohr Names Akpeyi In Squad For Benin, Lesotho Qualifiers

Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has empaneled his squad for next month’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Lesotho, with Captain Ahmed Musa back after injury and midfielder Ramon Azeez...

Paris Masters: Jeremy Chardy Ends Daniil Medvedev’s Winning Run

Fourth seed Daniil Medvedev suffered a shock defeat by home favourite Jeremy Chardy on a bad day for Russians at the Paris Masters on Tuesday but Alexander Zverev boosted his chances of qualifying for the ATP...

Arsenal: Club Shortlists Nigeria’s Chinasa Ukandu, 7 Africans For “Future Stars” Coaching Programme

Grassroots football coach Chinasa Ukandu has been shortlisted alongside seven other African coaches for the Future Stars coaching programme organised by Premier League side Arsenal and its official online money transfer partner, WorldRemit.
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2019 FIFA U17 WC: Ibrahim Said’s Hattrick Defeats Ecuador As Nigeria Books R16 Spot

Hat trick hero Ibrahim Said exhibited a shooting masterclass as Nigeria's Golden Eaglets staged yet another fightback to become the first side to qualify for the last 16 of the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup with...

John Obuh: Joining Akwa United Is A Dream Come True (AUDIO)

Veteran tactician John Obuh has described his latest appointment as head coach of Akwa United as a dream come true. The former Rangers and Kwara United coach was unveiled by The Promise Keepers on...

Club World Cup: Togo Coach Claude le Roy Says Tournament Revamp “Killing” AFCON

Togo coach Claude le Roy has criticised FIFA's decision to play the 2021 Club World Cup in June and July telling the BBC that the move could "kill" the Africa Cup of Nations.

Blasphemy: Serie A Bans Two Players For “Taking God’s Name In Vain”

Two Italian footballers have been given one-match bans for blasphemy during Serie A matches. Sassuolo's Francesco Magnanelli and Parma's Matteo Scozzarella were shown on television making blasphemous remarks in separate incidents.

“Wrong” Granit Xhaka Needs To Apologise For Reaction – Unai Emery

Granit Xhaka needs to apologise for his angry reaction to being booed by home fans during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace Arsenal manager Unai Emery says. The Gunners captain cupped his...

Cape Town named as host for 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens

Cape Town has been named by World Rugby as host venue for the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens marking the first time the tournament will be hosted in Africa. The announcement was...

Doha 2019: Minister of Sports Receives Committee Report On Nigeria’s Poor Outing

The Ministerial Committee on the Performance of Nigeria’s Athletes at the recently concluded World Athletics Championships, Doha Qatar on Monday submitted their report to the Minister of Youth and Sports Sunday Dare at his office at...