Super Eagles Climb to 38th Globally Ahead of AFCON Opener
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have concluded the 2025 football calendar as one of the world’s top 40 teams, providing a morale boost as they launch their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. ALSO READ: FG Mandates Drug Tests for All New Civil Service Hires According to the final FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking […]
AFCON 2025: Winner’s Prize Hits Record $10M Amid Major Tournament Overhaul
The winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco will take home a record-breaking $10 million, a 43% jump from the previous edition’s $7 million. ALSO READ: Nine Dead in Brutal Tavern Raid and Robbery Near Johannesburg CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced the massive payout on Saturday in Rabat, emphasizing the move […]
Nigerian Football Icon Ahmed Musa Retires from International Duty
Nigeria’s most capped football legend, Ahmed Musa, has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing a celebrated fifteen-year career to a close. ALSO READ: Kaduna Inaugurates Technical Working Group to Drive Demographic Dividend Roadmap. The former Super Eagles captain shared the news on Wednesday via his social media accounts, reflecting on a journey that […]
Women’s W’Cup: England beat host Australia
England’s Lioness beat Women’s World Cup host, Australia, 3-1 in the semi-finals on Wednesday, to advance to a historic final. ALSO READ: Strike Looms As NLC Threatens Action Over Fuel Price Hike According to report England will face Spain in the finals after beating Sweden 2-1, on Tuesday. The final is set to be played […]
Coach Waldrum Heaps Plaudits on Super Falcons despite defeat to England
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum has heaped plaudits on his team despite their elimination from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. ALSO READ: KADUNA STATE VIGILANCE SERVICE: VOLUNTEERISM WITHOUT DIGNITY The nine-time African champions bowed out of the competition in the Round of 16 following a 4-2 penalty shootout defeat to European champions on […]
FIFA to pay World Cup prize money directly to players – Secretary
World football body FIFA has announced its plan to pay prize money directly into the players’ accounts of the winners of the ongoing women’s World Cup in Australia/New Zealand. ALSO READ: Super Falcons To Face England In Round Of 16 FIFA Secretary-General, Fatma Samoura, confirmed this in a viral video on social media saying the […]
Waldrum thumbs up Super Falcons after draw against Ireland
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum was full of praise for his players after they secured a place in the Round of 16 at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. ALSO READ: President Tinubu To Address Nigerians Today at 7pm The West Africans were held to a 0-0 draw by the Republic of Ireland in […]
French Court Upholds Ban On Wearing Hijab During Football Games
France’s top administrative court on Thursday, upheld the ban on the use of hijab by Muslim female Football players during games. ALSO READ: THIRTY DAYS AFTER, ALL EYES ARE ON YOU The case was instituted by a collective of Muslim football players against the French Football Federation (FFF). The Council of State (Conseil d’Etat) ruled […]
Asamoah Gyan Officially Retires From Football
Ghana’s football star Asamoah Gyan has officially announced his retirement from football. ALSO READ: NEWS TITBIT “It is time to hang the jersey and boots in glory as I retire officially from active football.’’ Gyan said in a statement on his Twitter page. The striker scored 51 goals in 109 appearances for the country, making him […]
FIFA Fines Egyptian Club For Abandoning Nigerian Player, Ajayi
Fédération internationale de football association (FIFA) has ordered Egyptian club Smouha SC to pay Nigerian striker Junior Ajayi $70,000 after abandoning the player following an injury in 2022. In October 2022, during a friendly match between Smouha and Canal, the former U23 international suffered an injury. After being dumped by the team, the 27-year-old presented […]