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Nigerian referees have been left out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the 19th consecutive year, sparking concerns among football stakeholders. The recently concluded AFCON 2025 featured 73 match officials, but no Nigerian referee made the cut. This trend is attributed to several factors, including low competence, integrity concerns, corruption, and poor physical…
Tottenham Hotspur have dismissed Thomas Frank as head coach after a damaging run of Premier League results left the club hovering just above the relegation zone. The decision follows Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle, a result that dropped Spurs to 16th place, only five points clear of danger. The loss extended Tottenham’s winless league…
Karim Benzema could be set for a high-profile switch within the Saudi Pro League, with negotiations under way for the French forward to join leaders Al-Hilal amid mounting uncertainty over his future at Al-Ittihad. Sources say Al-Hilal are exploring a deal to sign the former Ballon d’Or winner for the final six months of his…
Gervonta “Tank” Davis, the former champion boxer, was arrested in Miami on Wednesday after his ex-partner, Courtney Rossel, reported him for physical assault, kidnapping, and causing emotional distress. The Miami police department confirmed the arrest, stating it was a joint operation between local and federal forces. According to Rossel’s complaint, Davis went to the striptease…
Kylian Mbappé is crushing it in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, leading the Golden Boot race with 13 goals in just 7 appearances! He scored twice in Real Madrid’s Matchday 8 defeat to Benfica, setting a new record for goals scored in the league phase. Here’s the current top scorers list: 1. Kylian Mbappé (Real…
Tennis great Serena Williams has again sparked debate over a possible return to professional tennis after declining to rule out a comeback during an appearance on a television show on Wednesday. Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion and mother of two, has not played competitively since her third-round defeat at the 2022 US Open….
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed sweeping disciplinary measures on Senegal and Morocco following incidents that marred the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, handing out suspensions and substantial fines to players, coaches and football authorities. In a statement released late Wednesday, CAF said its Disciplinary Board reached the decisions after establishing breaches…
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi is in mourning following the tragic death of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who died on Tuesday in a road accident in Umunede, Delta State. The retired military officer was involved in a traffic crash and was rushed to a hospital in Agbor, where he was confirmed dead. Ndidi’s club, Besiktas,…
Striker Tammy Abraham has officially completed a permanent transfer from Roma to Turkish side Besiktas for £11.2 million, a move that clears the path for his highly anticipated return to Aston Villa in the Premier League. The 28-year-old travelled to the UK on Friday and underwent a medical on Saturday after Villa agreed an £18…
Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed has been appointed to officiate the third-place playoff match between Nigeria and Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for January 17, 2026, at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca. Jayed, a seasoned referee with experience in high-profile games, including the Africa Cup of Nations and FIFA World Cup…