Serbia have threatened to pull out of Euro 2024 over chanting between Croatia and Albania fans on Wednesday. Chants could be heard during the 2-2 Group B draw about the killing of Serbians. The general secretary of the Football Association of Serbia, Jovan Surbatovic, has called for the strongest sanction to be taken. They have…
Serbia’s Luka Jovic scored a 95th-minute equaliser to denyf Slovenia their first win win at the Euros in their second group match at the Euros Full-back Zan Karnicnik slotted home a low cross from close range with 20 minutes remaining to put the Slovenians on the verge of a first Euros win, which would have…
The Super Eagles have fallen by eight places in the latest FIFA rankings, moving to 38th globally following a dismal outing in the race for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria lost to the Benin Republic for the first time and had before then drawn South Africa – all games in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers…
Two Nigerian cities have been named as the cheapest for expatriates to live in, in 2024 Nigeria’s Abuja, and its commercial hub, Lagos, were ranked first and second cheapest cities according to Mercer’s Cost of Living rankings. The report highlights that the cost of living is a crucial consideration for expatriates when selecting a city…
France captain Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for France in their game with the Netherlands after breaking his nose in their opening win at Euro 2024. The 25-year-old striker was forced off during Monday’s 1-0 victory over Austria after his face struck opponent Kevin Danso’s shoulder during an aerial duel Mbappe was taken to hospital,…
Former Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper is leading a shortlist of candidates vying for the vacant managerial position at Leicester. The 44-year-old has been out of work since being sacked by Nottingham Forest in December but has held talks with their East Midlands rivals. Former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter and West Brom boss…
Portugal’s Francisco Conceicao’s 92nd-minute strike ensured a winning start for Roberto Martinez’s side who have to come from behind to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in Group F. As the clock ticked down in stoppage time at the Leipzig Stadium, Porto youngster Conceicao, making his first competitive appearance for Portugal, netted from close range after Czech…
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has made history by appearing at a record sixth European Championship. The 39-year-old forward was in the starting XI for his side’s Group F opener against Czech Republic in Germany on Tuesday. Ronaldo’s international team-mate Pepe also started, meaning at the age of 41 and 113 he becomes the oldest player…
Some supporters of Manchester City based in Lagos have expressed confidence of a fifth straight premier league title come May next year They spoke to Ekweanaedo following the release of fixtures for next season. City managed by Pep Guardiola have won the title for four straight seasons a feat their supporters believe can never be…
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has jumped above Tyson Fury into first place in the latest WBC heavyweight rankings with the ‘Gypsy King’ now ranked second. Fury lost his WBC heavyweight title when Oleksandr Usyk beat him in an undisputed clash in Saudi Arabia in May Having been previously ranked as champion, Fury has…
