A forensic audit into the financial management of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi has led to a significant demand for refunds. The committee, appointed by Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, has directed three former Vice Chairmen of the club to refund a total of ₦2.445 billion to the club’s account. The investigation, launched on…
Everton have dismissed manager Sean Dyche following a dismal run of just one win in their last 11 matches, leaving them just one point above the Premier League relegation zone. The Toffees are currently in 16th place and were unable to register a shot on target during Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth. This marked their…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The NFF made the announcement on Tuesday, January 7, following the recommendation of the Technical and Development Sub-Committee during a meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Chelle, 47, is a former head coach of…
Elon Musk’s father has confirmed that the billionaire entrepreneur is interested in purchasing Liverpool FC, the Premier League football club. Musk, the owner of Tesla, SpaceX, and X, with a net worth estimated at $418 billion, seems to be exploring the world of football to expand his business empire. In a recent interview with Times…
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has banned the Sapele Township Stadium from hosting division matches, a decision that directly affects Warri Wolves, the stadium’s primary tenant. As a result, Warri Wolves have been directed to play their home games at the Ozoro Township Stadium. The club, which narrowly missed promotion to the Nigeria Premier…
Former Super Eagles of Nigeria captain, Mikel Obi has disclosed that he was offered performance-enhancing drugs at Chelsea. He made this revelation after Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk failed a drugs test on Tuesday this week and was provisionally suspended by the Football Association.Following the suspension, the Ukraine international released a statement shortly after the…
Super Falcons and Paris FC goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has won the 2024 Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year for the second consecutive year. The announcement was made during the prestigious award ceremony taking place at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco. The 24-year-old edged out Andile Dlamini, Khadija Er-rmichi, Habiba Sabry, and Fideline Ngoy to win the…
Super Eagles of Nigeria winger, Ademola Lookman has been named the African Player of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Confederation of African Football Awards. He was crowned African best player during the glittering ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday, December 16.Lookman scored 17 goals and contributed 10 assists in 45 games across all competitions…
Eddie Jordan, the 76-year-old former Formula 1 team owner and pundit, has opened up about his battle with prostate and bladder cancer, which has aggressively spread to his spine and pelvis over recent months. Speaking on his Formula For Success podcast, co-hosted with David Coulthard, Jordan shared his experience and urged listeners to prioritize regular…
The world footballing body, FIFA, has officially named Saudi Arabia as the host nation of the FIFA World Cup 2034. This was disclosed at the Extraordinary FIFA Congress meeting, which held on Wednesday, December 11. FIFA also confirmed Morocco, Spain, and Portugal as co-hosts of the 2030 World Cup. The Saudi bid was the…
