Struggling in the Premier League, Nottingham Forest has appointed Nuno Espirito Santo, the former manager of Wolves and Tottenham, as their new head coach. The Portuguese coach steps in for Steve Cooper, who was dismissed on Tuesday after Forest managed just one victory in 13 matches, leaving them in 17th place, a mere five points…
A gang broke into the mansion of Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne on Saturday, December 16. The intrusion occurred between 4 pm and 9 pm, and it was De Bruyne’s wife, Michele Lacroix, who discovered the break-in. According to Belgian news outlet HLN, items were taken during the burglary, though specific details remain undisclosed.…
Super Eagles sensation Victor Osimhen has clinched the prestigious title of the 2023 African Footballer of the Year at the 2023 CAF Awards. The prolific Napoli striker emerged victorious over strong contenders, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, and Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah, securing the award on Monday, December 11. Osimhen’s stellar performance included scoring 26 goals in…
Nigeria’s accomplished female striker, Asisat Oshoala, has clinched the 2023 CAF Women’s Player of the Year, setting a new record with her fifth win. The 27-year-old striker, instrumental in Barcelona Femeni’s triumph in the UEFA Women’s Champions League last season, surpassed competitors Thembi Klagtlana of South Africa and Barbara Banda of Zambia to secure the…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been honored as Africa’s best at the CAF Awards. The Paris FC standout triumphed over her counterparts, Moroccan goalkeeper Khadija El-Rmichi and South Africa’s Andile Olaminii, securing the award on Monday, December 11. Nnadozie showcased her exceptional skills during the Women’s World Cup match against Canada, making three crucial…
The Women’s Team of the Year at the CAF 2023 Awards has been secured by the Super Falcons of Nigeria, recognizing their remarkable performance at the World Cup earlier in the year. Nigeria’s Super Falcons were one of the three African nations that achieved a historic feat by reaching the FIFA Women’s World Cup Round…
Italian prosecutors are reportedly advocating for a four-year suspension for former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba due to his alleged failure of a drugs test earlier this year. Pogba, currently playing for Serie A powerhouse Juventus after concluding his six-year tenure with United last summer, is under provisional suspension following a positive test for the…
An arrest warrant has been issued for NFL star Von Miller, who is facing allegations of assaulting a pregnant woman. According to a spokesperson for the Dallas Police Department, the warrant is the result of an incident involving Miller and a woman on November 29 around 11 AM. Security personnel responded to a Dallas-area residence…
Ibrahim Gusau, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has pledged to introduce Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Speaking at the inaugural retreat of the NPFL’s management and personnel in Abuja, Gusau outlined plans for the gradual implementation of VAR in the local league. He stated that…
Nottingham Forest and Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, has been ruled out of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast after aggravating his groin injury during the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Lesotho in Uyo last week. Following the injury, Awoniyi underwent surgery and is expected to be sidelined for several months,…
