Football

Mali prove seniority to AFCON debutants Mauritania

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Newcomers Mauritania were given an unpleasant welcome to their debut AFCON appearance as they lost to West African neighbours Mali…

Rapinoe leads U.S. into quarter-finals after controversial VAR review

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The U.S. needed two Megan Rapinoe penalty kicks, one of them controversially confirmed after a lengthy VAR review, to beat…

AFCON 2019: Angola hit back to force draw with uninspiring Tunisia

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Angola salvaged a surprise but deserved 1-1 draw against an uninspired Tunisia in their Africa Cup of Nations opener on…

USA beat Spain, book France in World Cup Q/finals

PM NEWS Editor

7 years ago

The United States will take on France in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup after two Megan Rapinoe penalties…

Kodjia’s strike gives Ivory Coast victory over South Africa

PM NEWS Editor

7 years ago

Jonathan Kodjia struck the only goal as Ivory Coast defeated South Africa 1-0 in the steamy Cairo heat on Monday…

Boost for Super Eagles: Rohr says Kalu is OK

PM NEWS Editor

7 years ago

Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr has told cafonline.com that striker Samuel Kalu is now okay and may feature in Nigeria's…

CAF to probe Cameroon Lionesses over England match

PM NEWS Editor

7 years ago

Cameroon should be investigated for their behaviour during the Women's World Cup defeat to England, claims CAF's women's football committee…

Rafael Benitez quits Newcastle

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Newcastle Manager, Rafa Benitez has left the club, it was confirmed on Monday by the club's management.

AFCON 2019: Why I started from the bench against Burundi – Ahmed Musa

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa has explained why he did not start the Africa Cup of Nations opener against Burundi…

Solskjaer drops Pogba, Lukaku hint in Man Utd pre-season

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appeared to suggest that he expects to see both Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku for Manchester United's…

All hail Lionel Messi at 32

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Football superstar, Barcelona's Lionel Messi clocks 32 today, as millions of fans all over the world hail his exploit and…

2019 AFCON: Mahrez scores as Algeria enjoy 2-0 win over Kenya

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Riyad Mahrez led Algeria to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Kenya as they opened their Africa Cup of Nations finals…

Amandine Henry fires France into World Cup Q/Finals

PM NEWS Editor

7 years ago

Women's World Cup hosts France survived a scare to beat Brazil 2-1 in extra time and reach the quarter-finals on…

Messi relieved as Argentina see off Qatar for Copa America Q/finals

PM NEWS Editor

7 years ago

Lautaro Martinez and Sergio Aguero scored as Argentina cleared the Qatari obstacle to qualify for the Copa America quarter-finals.

England coach says ashamed of Cameroon’s Lionesses

PM NEWS Editor

7 years ago

England manager Phil Neville said he was “completely and utterly ashamed” of Cameroon’s behaviour after his side beat the Lionesses…

Senegal spank Amuneke’s Taifa stars in mismatch

PM NEWS Editor

7 years ago

Tanzania's Taifa Stars, coached by Nigeria's Emmanuel Amuneke, and making a first appearance at the African Cup of Nations since…

Norway edge Australia in shootout to reach last 8

PM NEWS Editor

7 years ago

Norway beat Australia 4-1 on penalties to reach the women’s World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2007 following…

AFCON: SWAN urges Super Eagles to shun complacency in tournament

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) on Sunday, urged the Super Eagles to shun complacency in remaining matches of the…

VAR under spotlight again as Cameroon fume over offside calls

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Cameroon’s players made little effort to hide their rage against the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) during their FIFA Women’s World…

AFCON 2019: Morocco beat plucky Namibia with last-gasp own goal

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

A last-minute own goal handed Morocco a narrow 1-0 victory over plucky Namibia at the Africa Cup of Nations on…

Egypt 2019: Analysts laud Eagles victory, optimistic of team’s progress

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Football analysts and fans in Osun have lauded the victory of the Super Eagles’ win over Burundi at the ongoing…

Gary Neville reacts to Jesse Lingard’s controversial social media posts

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Gary Neville says that some of the reaction to Jesse Lingard's recent social media activity has been overblown, but has…

Pastor blames “deceitful spirit’’ for wrong prediction on Super Falcons

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

A Popular Ebonyi-based Pastor, Rev. Simeon Ononogbu, has blamed “deceitful” spirit for the failed prediction that the Super Falcons will…

Au revoir PSG! says Brazil’s Dani Alves

PM NEWS Editor

7 years ago

Just hours after scoring in Brazil's 5-0 thrashing of Peru at the Copa America, on Saturday night, Dani Alves said…

How Super Eagles can do well in AFCON 2019 – Analyst

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

A sports enthusiast and analyst, Mr. Deji Okeowo, has advised the technical crew of the Super Eagles on how the…

Plateau United FC fans create website

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Fans of Plateau United FC of Jos have created a website to promote and ensure better support for their beloved…

Retiring Fernando Torres eyes future coaching role

PM NEWS Editor

7 years ago

Spanish World Cup winner Fernando Torres, who announced his retirement on Friday said Sunday he would not rule out a…

JUST IN: Super Falcons stage sit-in protest in France over unpaid allowances

PM NEWS Editor

7 years ago

Nigeria's Super Falcons have begun a sit-in protest at their hotel in Grenoble France, until all their outstanding bonuses are…

Qatar to Argentina: We are not in Copa America to take selfie with Messi

PM NEWS Editor

7 years ago

Qatar will not be overawed by the sight of Lionel Messi in Sunday’s Copa America Group B decider against Argentina,…

Burundi made us suffer – Coach Gernot Rohr

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

Though the Super Eagles won their opening match in the Africa Cup of Nations clash with Burundi, coach Gernot Rohr…

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