MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host the 2026 World Cup final on 19 July, while Azteca Stadium in Mexico City will stage the opening group game on 11 June. Mexico is one of three countries co-hosting the expanded 48-team tournament along with USA and Canada which will last a record 39 days. They have…
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has expressed concern over the injury of Lisandro Martinez describing it as a “personal disaster” for the defender. Lisandro Martinez sustained the injury in United’s 3-0 win against West Ham. Martinez limped off in the second half after attempting to shield the ball from Hammers defender Vladimir Coufal. The…
There is currently a buzz on social media following comments by the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) that the Super Eagles will win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations for President Bola Tinubu. NFF speaking through its president, Ibrahim Gusau, had said Super Eagles semi-finals qualification can be attributed to Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Recall prior to…
The Abia State Government has offered to foot the medical expenses of 30 residents of the state who were in urgent need of surgery for various ailments. The state government has concluded a six-month-long period of providing free medical treatment to residents throughout the state. Abia state governor, Alex Otti, made the commitment following an…
Rasmus Hojlund continued his goal scoring form as goals from him and Garnachi help Manchester United beat West Ham United 3-0 at Old Trafford Hojland scored one his fourth in four games in the Premier League and Alejandro Garnacho scored twice as Manchester United recorded their biggest home league win of the season to move…
Wolves came from behind to inflict a second successive defeat to Chelsea in the premier league Matheus Cunha was the hero for Wolves as his three goals helped put Chelsea to the sword The win moves Wolves above Chelsea in the top half of the Premier League table. Cole Palmer gave host Chelsea a 19th-minute…
Kurt Hamrin, the last surviving player from the 1958 World Cup final, has died aged 89. The Sweden midfielder, who spent the majority of his career in Italy, scored 17 goals in 32 appearances for his country. Hamrin, known as Kurre, played in the 1958 World Cup final on home soil, when Sweden were beaten…
The Super Eagles will on Sunday depart for Bouake ahead of their semi-final fixture at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Bouake, against South Africa Bouake which is situated in the northern part of Cote d’Ivoire, is an hour’s flight from Abidjan. The players and their officials will depart Abidjan in the morning and have…
Briton Joshua Buatsi outpointed friend and rival Dan Azeez in a brilliant all-British light-heavyweight encounter at Wembley’s OVO Arena. Buatsi floored his fellow Londoner twice in the 11th round, although Azeez insisted he slipped on both occasions. Two judges scored it 116-110 and the other 117-109 to Buatsi in a bout where both men continued…
Ilkay Gundogan played a starring role as Barcelona beat Alaves in La Liga. Barca took the lead when Robert Lewandowski latched on to Gundogan’s pass to dink the ball over the onrushing Antonio Sivera. Gundogan then put his name on the score sheet when he fired in to double Barca lead after the break, before…
