Head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis has named late football icon Pele as his favourite footballer. In a commemorative event for World War II soldiers, Francis was asked to choose between Messi and the late Maradona. The 86-year-old replied that Pele is his favourite, citing the late Brazilian’s humility as the reason behind his…
EKWE-ANAEDO reported earlier that Australia gave Saudi Arabia an edge to win the bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup by FIFA President, Gianni Infantino. In recent developments, Gianni has confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup via his Instagram account. Ekweanaedo News understands that Saudi Arabia’s interest in hosting the…
The Rector of Federal Polytechnic Oko, Engr. Mrs Francisca Nwafulugo has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to use sports to promote friendliness amongst multiethnic Nigerians with different religious and political affiliations. She noted that the general election which has come and gone frayed some nerves nationwide and advised that sports be used to…
The service for the England and Manchester United legend will be held on 13 November at Manchester Cathedral. Sir Bobby, hailed as one of England’s greatest players, died on 21 October aged 86, prompting tributes from around the world and silences observed in the weekend’s football matches. A procession to the cathedral will pass by…
Africa’s Football governing body Confederation of African Football CAF, has released the list of nominees for the men’s categories for the best African player Awards 2023, scheduled to hold next month in Marrakech, Morocco. Thirty players made the cut for the top prize; CAF African Player of the Year, whilst 20 players have been nominated…
Nigeria Female football team Super Falcons On Tuesday defeated Ethiopia 4-0 in the second leg of their Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifier Atletico Madrid’s Rasheedat Ajibade stole the show scoring twice to give the Nigerian girls a 5-1 aggregate win. The first leg of the tie ended 1-1 in Addis Ababa The win means Nigeria are…
Saudi Arabia is set to host the men’s 2034 World Cup after Australia withdrew its interest to bid for the tournament. Football Australia confirmed its decision only hours before Fifa’s deadline for declarations of interest on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia is the only other nation to bid. Australia’s governing body says it intends to focus its…
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen was ranked number 8 in the 2023 Ballon d’Or award which was held in Paris, France on Monday night. Osimhen becomes the first ever Nigerian player to make the top ten of the Ballon d’Or The Napoli forward became one of the few Nigerians to be nominated for the Ballon d’Or and…
After a series of fun, and entertaining events tonight in the French city of Paris, the Inter Miami star Lionel Messi was named the winner of the prestigious Ballon d’Or for the 8th time, the award was presented to him by ex-football legend David Beckham. The former Paris Saint-Germain star last season, captained Argentina to…
World Football governing body FIFA has banned former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities for three years. Rubiales kissed Spain’s Jenni Hermoso on the lips following Spain’s Women’s World Cup final win over England. The kiss, which Hermoso says was not consensual, sparked outcry, with Rubiales eventually stepping down from his…
