Ibrahim Gusau, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has pledged to introduce Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Speaking at the inaugural retreat of the NPFL’s management and personnel in Abuja, Gusau outlined plans for the gradual implementation of VAR in the local league. He stated that…
Nottingham Forest and Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, has been ruled out of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast after aggravating his groin injury during the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Lesotho in Uyo last week. Following the injury, Awoniyi underwent surgery and is expected to be sidelined for several months,…
Lionel Messi’s World Cup match jerseys, including the kit worn during the iconic final against France, are poised to be auctioned for £8 million. Sotheby’s in New York is auctioning six jerseys from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where Argentina triumphed over France in a penalty shootout to secure the trophy. The shirts encompass…
Chelsea and Super Eagles legend, John Obi Mikel, has made a compelling effort to persuade Victor Osimhen to join Chelsea in the upcoming season. During the latest episode of his podcast, “The Obi One,” where Victor Osimhen was a guest, Mikel expressed his intention to facilitate the deal with his former club. He assured the…
Pepe, the former Real Madrid defender, etched his name in history by becoming the oldest scorer in the Champions League at the age of 40. He achieved this milestone with a dramatic stoppage-time goal against Antwerp, securing a 2-0 victory for Porto. At 40 years and 254 days old, Pepe not only set the record…
Spanish authorities are reportedly conducting an investigation into the hair transplant clinics co-owned by Cristiano Ronaldo in Spain due to tax-related issues. The renowned Al-Nassr and Portugal football star, Ronaldo, who earns a staggering £173 million annually, has an estimated net worth of $500 million according to Forbes in 2023. However, Spanish outlet Sport suggests…
Napoli, the reigning Italian champions, is reportedly growing concerned about Victor Osimhen’s continued absence from Italy. They had anticipated that he would commence the crucial phase of his recovery program next week. The 24-year-old striker has been sidelined since October 13 after sustaining a hamstring muscle injury during Nigeria’s 2-2 draw with Saudi Arabia in…
Lionel Messi has shared his thoughts on the potential future winners of the Ballon d’Or, a prestigious award he and Cristiano Ronaldo have dominated for the past 15 years. Messi recently clinched his eighth Ballon d’Or in Paris, surpassing his Portuguese rival in the number of trophies. He triumphed over stiff competition from Manchester City’s…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons clinched a 4-0 victory against Ethiopia in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games second round qualifiers on Tuesday, October 31 in Abuja. Rasheedat Ajibade scored twice, while Uchenna Kanu and Asisat Oshoala each added a goal to secure their spot in the third round with a 5-1 aggregate score, following a 1-1 draw…
Former England and Chelsea midfield maestro, Danny Drinkwater, has officially declared his retirement from the world of professional football. The Premier League title holder during his time with Leicester City has decided to bid adieu to his footballing career, stating that he had endured a period of uncertainty following his departure from Chelsea in July…
