Yemi Alade Performs at the Opening Ceremony of AFCON
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade delivered a performance at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. The singer expressed that performing at the AFCON opening ceremony was a “dream come true” in a tweet on her X account on Thursday. She revealed her desire to perform at football ceremonies dates back […]
The Gambia Squad Travelling to Ivory Coast for AFCON 2023, Could Have Died as Their Flight Had to be Aborted
The Gambia squad travelling to Ivory Coast for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations “could have died” during a flight that was aborted. Their coach, Tom Saintfiet, who made the claim, believes there was a lack of oxygen on the plane, saying conditions prompted many of the delegations to fall asleep, but praised quick […]
Sadiq has Been Ruled Out of AFCON 2023 Due to an Injury
Nigeria forward Umar Sadiq has been ruled out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to injury. The 26-year-old Sadiq who is now the third Super Eagles player to be ruled out of the competition, sustained a knee injury in the Super Eagles friendly against Syli Stars of Guinea on Monday. He is now […]
Super Eagles Land In Abidjan for AFCON 2023
Three-time champions Nigeria have arrived in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan for the 34th Africa Cup of Nations finals. According to Ademola Olajire NNF Media Director, the chartered aircraft which conveyed players and officials of the Super Eagles touched down at 12.23pm Nigeria time, with the contingent dressed in Nigeria traditional kaftan attire with cap to […]
Liverpool Come Back to Secure a 2-1 Victory Against Fulham in the League Cup Semi-Final
Liverpool staged a second-half turnaround to beat Fulham 2-1 at Anfield in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie. The visitors had taken the lead in the first half through Willian, but Liverpool stepped it up after the break and fought back with two goals in three minutes. The two sides will meet […]
Hojlund Scores First League Goal To Lift Manchester United To 3-2 Win
Midweek action in the English Premiership saw Liverpool move temporarily to the top of the table after a 2-nil win over Burnley. Newcastle also lost yet again, but this time to Nottingham Forest by 3 goals to 1. Bournemouth defeated Fulham 3-nil, Sheffield United lost 3-2 to Luton Town, and Rasmus Hojlund scored his first […]
FIFA Threatens To Suspend Brazil Over Confederation President’s Removal
FIFA has warned Brazil that it could suspend its national teams and clubs from international competitions if an intervention by its soccer body leads to the election of a new president in January. FIFA said in a letter to a Brazilian soccer executive that the country’s soccer body, CBF, could face suspension if it does […]
Steve Cooper Sacked As Nottingham Forest Manager
Nottingham Forest have sacked manager Steve Cooper and are holding talks with former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo to replace him. After losing five of their past six games, Forest decided to act, telling Cooper of the decision on Tuesday. Former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner has also been mentioned as a potential replacement. The […]
Man City To Play Club World Cup Final Wthout Haaland
Manchester City will have to cope without Erling Haaland as they aim to lift the Club World Cup for the first time in Friday’s final against Fluminense. The European champions shrugged off their sluggish Premier League form to cruise past the Urawa Reds 3-0 in yesterday’s semi-final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. But City boss Pep […]
Manchester United Hold Liverpool To Goalless Draw As Arsenal Head Back To Top
Manchester United ended Liverpool’s perfect record at Anfield on Sunday, holding the Premier League title chasers to a 0-0 draw. The stalemate ensured Arsenal moved back to the top of the table. After a 2-nil win over Brighton, Manchester City drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace before jetting off to Saudi Arabia to play in the […]
