Former Super Eagles coach, Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, has died at the age of 88. His family announced his passing in a statement signed by Mrs. Bolade Adesuyi, confirming that the respected football figure and community leader died on Monday, March 9. “With deep gratitude to God for a life well lived, we announce the passing…
FIFA has confirmed the final line-up for the inter-confederation play-off tournament, with DR Congo representing Africa and ending Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a notice circulated to journalists on Wednesday ahead of the competition, FIFA outlined the tournament format and listed the six participating nations. DR Congo’s inclusion leaves…
Nigeria national football team head coach Eric Chelle has defended his request for a salary increase, saying it is intended to improve his working conditions and denying reports that he threatened to quit. In a leaked document submitted to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Chelle outlined his terms, including a proposed rise in his monthly…
The draw for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 has been confirmed. Manchester City will take on Real Madrid in a blockbuster tie, while Chelsea have been paired with reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain. Premier League leaders Arsenal, who finished top of the league phase with a flawless record, are set to face German side…
FIFA has proposed that players receiving treatment for injuries should remain off the field for one minute. The initiative is part of a series of measures aimed at protecting the flow of matches and reducing time lost to stoppages. The proposals will be submitted to lawmakers at the annual general meeting of the International Football…
Sevilla coach Matías Almeyda has been handed a seven-match suspension following his red card during Sevilla’s La Liga draw against Alavés last weekend. The 52-year-old Argentine was sent off after protesting a refereeing decision and then entered the pitch at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium, where he confronted the referee angrily for over a minute. In…
Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on Jordan in an international friendly in Amman in March, it has been revealed. Jordan will use the friendly as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria’s availability for the game will however depend on FIFA’s impending ruling on the country’s eligibility protest against…
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has reunited with his family after spending 11 months in custody in connection with a 2022 shooting incident. Videos circulating online captured the emotional moment Velasquez returned home on Sunday following his release on parole. He was seen stepping off a shuttle to embrace his children, while a mariachi…
A former soldier turned gold medal-winning para-athlete is facing the possibility of prison after being accused of exaggerating her disability in a £2.4 million compensation claim against the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Debbie O’Connell, 37, suffered four fractures to her collarbone in 2015 after falling from a horse while training with the Royal Horse Artillery’s…
A French judge at the Winter Olympics is facing scrutiny after accusations of manipulating the figure skating results to favor her compatriots. Team USA’s Madison Chock and Evan Bates were left heartbroken after narrowly missing gold to France’s Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron. The American pair described their performance as “flawless,” with Chock visibly…
