The General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Véron Mosengo-Omba, has stepped down from his role amid mounting controversy surrounding the decision to strip Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. In a statement issued on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from Cairo, Egypt, Mosengo-Omba announced that his resignation takes immediate effect,…
Nigerian-born UFC fighter Israel Adesanya has recorded his fourth consecutive loss in the promotion. The former two-time middleweight champion faced Joe Pyfer in Washington on Saturday night, March 28, and was knocked out in the second round. Adesanya, who came into the bout amid the worst run of his professional MMA career, made a bright…
Senegal plans to showcase the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy ahead of their friendly against Peru in Paris on Saturday, with the country’s Football Federation vowing a “crusade” against the decision to strip the team of the title, BBC Sport reports. The Lions of Teranga initially secured their second AFCON crown on January 18,…
Transgender women athletes will be barred from competing in Olympic women’s events under a new eligibility policy announced by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday, March 26. The rule, set to take effect for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, limits participation in all female categories at IOC events—including both individual and team…
Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed that Nigerian winger Nathan Tella has signed a new contract keeping him at the club until 2031. Sporting director Simon Rolfes expressed his delight at the extension, praising Tella as both a top-quality professional and an influential figure within the squad. He highlighted the player’s importance on the pitch as…
Liverpool FC have strongly condemned racist abuse aimed at defender Ibrahima Konaté following their Champions League victory over Galatasaray. Konaté was targeted on social media after an early challenge involving Victor Osimhen, who later sustained a fractured forearm during the match at Anfield. The incident triggered a wave of online backlash, prompting Liverpool to say…
Mikel Arteta has described Arsenal’s upcoming League Cup final against Manchester City as a pivotal moment in the club’s quest to shed their “nearly men” reputation. The Gunners are in contention for a historic quadruple, holding a nine-point lead over City in the Premier League and benefiting from favorable draws in both the UEFA Champions…
In a dramatic and unprecedented move, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially declared Morocco winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), stripping Senegal of the title following a post-final ruling. The decision follows chaotic scenes in Rabat, where Senegal’s team walked off the pitch in protest over a late penalty awarded…
Paris Saint-Germain produced a ruthless display to sweep aside Chelsea and secure a place in the Champions League quarter-finals, cruising to a 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge and an emphatic 8-2 aggregate triumph. The French side took control from the outset, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia striking early before Bradley Barcola added a superb second, effectively ending…
Brazilian football star Neymar has been excluded from Brazil’s squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up fixtures. The team is scheduled to face France on March 26 in Boston and Croatia on March 31 in Orlando as part of preparations for the tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, according to Reuters.…
