Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has become a sought-after talent following his standout performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Clubs are showing keen interest in the 27-year-old shot-stopper, with reports indicating that EFL Championship side Queens Park Rangers and Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ettifaq are among those eyeing a potential…

Dutch footballer Quincy Promes has responded with a surprising comment following his detainment in Dubai for another offense. The athlete, who was stopped by police at Dubai Airport as he attempted to travel back to Russia, made headlines just weeks after being handed a six-year prison sentence in the Netherlands for drug smuggling. Promes,…

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia formally announced its bid to host the 2034 World Cup on Friday, following FIFA’s declaration that the kingdom was the sole candidate for the tournament. This bid comes two years after Qatar, its neighboring country, hosted the first World Cup in the Middle East. Under the slogan “Growing. Together,”…

Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match following an incident where he appeared to make an obscene gesture during a match in Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo was captured on camera cupping his ear and repeatedly thrusting his hand forward near his pelvis in front of opposition fans. The incident occurred on Sunday, shortly…

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has reportedly arrived in Finland to undergo minor surgery. William sustained the injury during Nigeria’s second Group A game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite featuring for 90 minutes in the game and netting the winning goal from the spot in the 55th minute, he suffered a ruptured…

Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk played a pivotal role in leading a young Liverpool team to Carabao Cup glory on Sunday night, February 25. Van Dijk scored the winning goal in the 118th minute from a corner, after having an earlier effort controversially disallowed by VAR. The Reds secured a 1-0 victory over Chelsea, condemning…

Wilson Fittipaldi Jr, aged 80, has passed away after being hospitalized following a choking incident while having his Christmas dinner. The former Formula 1 driver and team owner choked on a piece of meat during the December festivities, leading to a cardiac arrest. Despite being resuscitated at the hospital, he succumbed to the resulting illness.…

The family of footballer Neymar reportedly assisted Dani Alves in paying a £128,000 fine in his rape case, which contributed to a reduction in the sentence handed to the former Barcelona defender. Alves, aged 40, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail on Thursday, February 22, after being convicted of raping a woman at a…

The Ivorian Football Federation has officially appointed Emerse Fae as the permanent coach of the Elephants, following their triumph in the AFCON 2023 tournament. Fae assumed the role on an interim basis after Jean-Louis Gasset’s departure during the group stage of the competition. Prior to Fae’s appointment, the Ivorian team had suffered two defeats, including…

Reports suggest that Chelsea is gearing up to activate the €130m (£111m) release clause in Victor Osimhen’s Napoli contract, aiming to secure the striker’s services in the upcoming summer transfer window. According to Italian journalist Rudy Galetti, Chelsea is looking to expedite the process to sign Osimhen. Galetti reveals that while Mauricio Pochettino’s side has…