FIFA to Stage Glitzy World Cup Draw with Star-Studded Hosts and Enhanced Format
FIFA will stage a high-profile World Cup draw ceremony on December 5th, bringing together global celebrities and sports legends in Washington to determine the groups for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Hosted by supermodel…
Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup 2025 Organizers Announce December 17th Kick-Off Date at Newly Refurbished Ikole Stadium
The Organizing Committee for the 4th edition of the Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup have confirmed that the highly anticipated grassroots football competition will officially kick off on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The prestigious tournament will be hosted at…
FIFA Pushes for VAR Review of Corner Kicks at 2026 World Cup
FIFA is pressing ahead with plans to introduce Video Assistant Referee (VAR) reviews for corner kick decisions at the 2026 World Cup, despite opposition from key football associations and a previous rejection of the proposal by the sport’s rule-making…
Bukayo Saka Engaged to Long-Term Partner Tolami Benson After Romantic London Proposal
“Saka Sabi good thing ooo” said one Arsenal fan on X. The Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka became hot news on mainstream and online media after he got engaged to his long-term partner, Tolami Benson, after a romantic date night in…
Ronaldo Lights Up Riyadh With Spectacular Bicycle Kick
A 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo reminded the football world of his enduring brilliance on Friday night, producing a breathtaking bicycle kick to seal Al-Nassr’s 4–1 win over Al-Khaleej in stoppage time, a moment that instantly electrified the King Saud…
Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup Ignites the Heartbeat of Ekiti Football
The spirit of grassroots football soared yesterday in Ado Ekiti as the Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup Organizing Committee successfully convened the Pre-Tournament Seminar for the 2025 edition, charged with excitement and commitment from every corner of the…
How Ondo State Can Turn Sports Into Its Next Major Economic Engine – By Opeyemi Akinyode
Ondo State stands at a defining moment, one that can change how we view youth empowerment, economic development, and social transformation. Today, sports has become one of the most powerful economic engine and fortunately, Ondo state possesses the raw…
Nigeria’s Stars Shine Again as CAF Announces 2025 Awards in Morocco
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the 2025 edition of the prestigious CAF Awards will be held in Rabat, Morocco, on Wednesday, November 19. The ceremony, slated to begin at 7 p.m. local time (same as Nigerian time), will once…
Phoenix Athletics SC Names Alao Temitope as Head Coach to Steer Club into New Era of Excellence
Phoenix Athletics Sports Club has officially appointed Alao Temitope as its new Head Coach, ushering in what the club describes as a fresh era of discipline, ambition, and tactical brilliance. Temitope, a former professional footballer with more than 15…
CAF Reveals 2025 Awards Nominees, With Salah and Anguissa Leading Men’s Player Race
The Confederation of African Football has released the shortlist for the 2025 CAF Awards, unveiling nominees across the men’s categories for player, coach, club and national team honors. The awards recognize standout performances within African and…