Football

Roberto Martinez steps down as Belgium Head Coach

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Roberto Martinez confirmed he has taken charge of Belgium for the final time following their World Cup exit, but he…

Messi: I don’t have to ask for forgiveness from Mexicans

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Lionel Messi said he did not disrespect Mexico during post-match celebrations following Argentina's World Cup victory last week after incurring…

End of an era: Belgium’s golden generation crash out of World Cup

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Belgium, second ranked team in the world and the third best side in the last world cup, paraded a squad…

Luis Suarez refuses to apologise to Ghana over 2010 handball

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Luis Suarez feels no need to apologize for his handball against Ghana 12 years ago, as he hopes to propel…

Kano Pillars appoint Evans Ogenyi as new technical adviser

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Unveiling the coach on Thursday at the Kano State Sports Commission's office, the Club’s acting Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, explained…

Martino confirms Mexico departure after ‘huge failure’ at World Cup

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Tata Martino accepted responsibility for Mexico's "huge failure" at the World Cup and confirmed his contract had now expired with…

Szczesny made penalty bet with Messi during Argentina clash against Poland

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Wojciech Szczesny made a bet with Lionel Messi during Poland's World Cup clash against Argentina

Argentina outclass Poland to advance, in spite of Messi’s penalty kick miss

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Lionel Messi missed a first half penalty kick but Argentina’s Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez scored in a 2-0…

Pele in stable condition after admission to hospital

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Pele’s daughter Kely Nascimento had said on Instagram that there was “no surprise or emergency” regarding Pele’s condition.

Tunisia claim famous win against France but crash out of World Cup

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Wahbi Khazri scored on 58th minute to give Tunisia all three points, but Australia qualified ahead of them having defeated…

Breaking: Football legend Pele rushed to hospital

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Pele, currently undergoing treatment for metastatic cancer, went into the Albert Einstein hospital on Tuesday in what was an unscheduled…

Ronaldo close to signing with Saudi club Al-Nassr

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Ronaldo has been without a club since leaving Manchester United last week following a TV interview where he heavily criticized…

Senegal send Ecuador out of World Cup, reach knockout stage

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Senegal qualified with six points and second in the group after Netherlands, who beat Qatar 2-0 to amass seven points.

Bruno Fernandes uninterested by Ronaldo goal debate

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Bruno Fernandes claimed "I don't really think it matters" after being credited the opening goal in a 2-0 win over…

Casemiro’s late strike against Switzerland sends Brazil to Round of 16

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The first half ended goalless and the match was also heading for a draw in the second half when Casemiro…

Ghana shock South Korea ahead of revenge mission against Uruguay

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Mohammed Kudus ended South Korea's valiant turnaround attempt as Ghana won 3-2 on Monday to tee up an engrossing World…

Cameroon come from two goals down to deny Serbia victory

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Cameroon hit back from two goals down to secure a 3-3 draw with Serbia that preserves both sides' chances of…

Andre Onana booted out of Cameroon’s World Cup squad

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Cameroon goalkeeper, Andre Onana, will miss his team’s crucial World Cup clash with Serbia on Monday after being dropped hours…

Fullkrug’s late strike earns Germany crucial point against Spain

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The match was heading for a victory for Spain when substitute Fullkrug equalised for Germany on 83rd minute. After a…

Croatia send Canada out of World Cup after massive demolition

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Croatia completed the debacle on added time. A catastrophic error from the opponent gifted a chance to Lovro Majer, who…

Manchester United ‘a better buy’ than Liverpool for investors – Neville

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Manchester United "are a better buy" than Liverpool for potential investors and will generate more interest, according to former Red…

‘Things I better not say’ – Vertonghen critical of Belgium’s shock loss to Morocco

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Jan Vertonghen was critical of Belgium's performance following a surprise 2-0 defeat to Morocco, referencing things he "better not say".

Morocco stun Belgium in another World Cup 2022 shock

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

A superb second-half performance from Morocco secured a famous 2-0 World Cup victory against Belgium at Al Thumama Stadium on…

Messi’s magic, Fernandez’s brilliance see Argentina thrash Mexico

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Argentina needed to win the match to have any hope of qualifying while a loss would have seen them crash…

Australia beats Tunisia at World Cup Group D

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

After a goalless draw against Denmark earlier this week, Tunisia pinned its hope of qualifying for the knockout stage on…

Senegal brighten Africa’s hope, thrash Qatar

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

A mistake from the defence gifted a chance to a lurking Boulaye Dia, who kept his cool and rolled the…

Richarlison scores stunning volley as Brazil move past Serbia

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Vinicius Junior fired in a promising shot which ricocheted off the goalkeeper back to Richarlison inside the box and he…

Ronaldo’s Portugal triumph over Ghana in five-goal thriller

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Ronaldo struck the ball into the left of the net, giving goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi no chance.

Cristiano Ronaldo sets another record at World Cup

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player in World Cup history to score at five different tournaments.

World cup: 5,000 Israelis ready to travel to Qatar

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

According to the ministry, an additional 5,000 people with dual citizenship are to visit the emirate during the tournament with…

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