Blessing Okagbare handed career-ending 10 years ban for doping

Blessing Okagbare was on Friday handed a 10-year ban in a statement by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) following her expulsion from last year’s Tokyo Olympics for doping violations. The…

We are committed to FIFA World Cup qualification – Super Eagles tell Nigerians 

Super Eagles players and coaches have assured Nigerians of their determination to earn a spot at the 22nd FIFA World Cup finals to be held in Qatar. At a virtual…

Enyimba engage Kwara in tricky tie

Eight-time NPFL champions Enyimba will be aiming to record their third away win of the season when they face Kwara United at the Ilorin stadium on Wednesday (today). The People’s Elephant…

Victor Moses signs new contract with Spartak Moscow

Russian Premier League club, Spartak Moscow have announced Victor Moses has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2O24. Moses signed for Spartak Moscow on…

20-Year-Old Man Hacks Football Star, Neymar’s Bank Account, Steals $40,000

Brazilian police have arrested a man they believe hacked into Neymar’s bank accounts and repeatedly stole small sums of money amounting to more than $40,000, officials in São Paulo said.…

FIFA ranking: Nigeria moves up, now 3rd in Africa, 32nd in world

Nigeria has moved up four places to 32nd in the latest FIFA Ranking released by the world football governing body on Thursday. Despite an early exit from the just concluded…

Nigerian Football Federation Drops Jose Peseiro, Retains Eguavoen As Super Eagles’ Coach

The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday announced the reconstitution of the technical crew of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles. The federation retained Augustine Eguavoen as Interim Technical Adviser…

AFCON2021: Senegal win its 1st AFCON title after beating Egypt on penalties 

Senegal have won the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in their history after beating Egypt on penalties on Sunday February 6. Sadio Mane, who had missed a penalty in the first half,…

Senegal vs Egypt: Five memorable AFCON finals

There have been 31 Africa Cup of Nations finals between 1957-2019 and AFP Sport selects five of the most memorable ahead of the title decider between Egypt and Senegal in Yaounde…

BREAKING: Egypt To Face Senegal In AFCON Final After Win Over Cameroon

Egypt on Thursday night defeated Cameroon on penalties to reach the finals of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. The game ended goaless during regulation time and an additional 30…