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Former Nigerian international Sam Sodje has criticized the Nigerian Football Federation for delaying the appointment of a new Super Eagles coach ahead of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers. Sodje called the situation a "disgrace," urging the NFF to act swiftly, possibly by appointing an interim manager...
The PFA has announced its nominations for the Players' Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards. Manchester City's Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, and Rodri lead the men's nominations, while Chelsea's Cole Palmer also makes the list. For women, Chelsea and Manchester City dominate with...
Manchester City's hearing for 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules will commence next month. Accusations include financial impropriety spanning from 2009 and misrepresenting player payments. The potential penalties range from fines to relegation. The case, prompted by leaked...
Barcelona suffered a 3-0 defeat to Monaco in the Joan Gamper Trophy, raising concerns ahead of their La Liga opener. Defensive errors and lackluster performance highlighted significant issues for Hansi Flick's side. With Valencia up next, urgent improvements are needed to kick off the season on...
Barcelona has confirmed the departure of captain Sergi Roberto after his contract expired. The versatile midfielder, who joined the club at 14, won multiple titles including two Champions Leagues. His exit marks the end of an era for the Spanish giants. Barcelona has officially announced the...
Recent scrutiny of Olympic medals, sparked by Viktor Axelsen's social media post, reveals that these awards are primarily silver, coated with a thin layer of gold. Concerns about their durability surfaced after athletes like Nyjah Huston and Rebeca Andrade reported damage to their medals...
Nigerian shot putter Chukwuebuka Enekwechi missed the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony due to ill-fitting clothes. Enekwechi, who finished sixth in the men’s shot put final, expressed his disappointment on Instagram, highlighting issues with the attire provided. The ceremony featured...
Chelsea’s £34.5m transfer deal for Atletico Madrid’s Samu Omorodion has fallen through due to contractual issues. This collapse threatens the planned moves of Conor Gallagher to Atletico and Julian Alvarez from Manchester City. The transfer market is now in flux, with potential new solutions...
Nigerian-born athletes made significant impacts at the Paris 2024 Olympics, earning medals while representing other countries. Highlights include Yemisi Ogunleye's shot put gold for Germany, Annette Echikunwoke's hammer throw silver for the U.S., and Samu Omorodion's football gold for Spain...
Rene Wakama, head coach of Nigeria's D’Tigress, has been named FIBA Best Women’s Basketball Coach of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Her leadership led Nigeria to a historic quarter-final finish, marking the first African team to reach the final eight in Olympic basketball. Wakama's achievement...
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