Nigeria suffers shock home loss to Guinea-Bissau
The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a shock 0-1 defeat to the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers first leg at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.…
Russia’s doping ban lifted by World Athletics
The World Athletics Council has announced that Russia’s doping suspension has been lifted – but the nation will remain banned because of the war in Ukraine. Athletes have not been…
World Athletics ban transgender athletes from women events
The World Athletics governing body has banned transgender women from competing in the female category at international events. According to the statement made by the governing body’s president, Lord Coe,…
CR7 sets records in Portugal win over Leichtenstein
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a record-setting brace in his world-record 197th men’s international appearance as Portugal thrashed Liechtenstein in their Euro 2024 qualifying opener. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid…
Kane becomes England record scorer in win over Italy
Harry Kane became England’s all-time record goalscorer with his 54th goal as they opened their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a first victory in Italy since 1961. The Tottenham Hotspur…
Bayern Munich sack Julian Nagelsmann
Bayern Munich have decided to part ways with Julian Nagelsmann with the club presently second on the Bundesliga table. Thomas Tuchel now becomes the new FC Bayern head coach with…
Egyptian referee suspended for using mobile phone to disallow goal
Egyptian referee Mohamed Farouk has been suspended for using a spectator’s mobile phone to disallow a goal in a second division league match. Al-Nasr thought they had scored a late…
Mesut Ozil retires from football aged 34
Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil has announce his retirement from football at the age of 34. His glittering club career saw him win nine trophies including…
Mitrovic faces lenghty ban following FA charges
Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is facing a lengthy ban after the Football Association released a statement regarding his sending off against Manchester United. The Football Association said its standard punishment…
Emmanuel Adebayor announces retirement from football
Former Arsenal and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has retired from football, bringing an end to his 22-year career. The 39-year-old Togolese forward retired after a stint with Togolese club…