CAF awards botched Libya versus Nigeria AFCON qualifier to Eagles, fines Libya $50,000
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded the botched Libya versus Nigeria Africa Cup of Nations qualification match to the Super Eagles.
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Former Brazil defender Ze Carlos dies aged 56
Former Brazil full-back Ze Carlos, runner-up at the 1998 World Cup, died on Friday aged 56, his old club Sao Paulo announced.
Libya football federation to appeal CAF sanctions
The Libya Football Federation (LFF) is reportedly planning an appeal to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in response to severe sanctions over the disrupted 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Nigeria.
USA knock Nigeria out of U-17 Women’s World Cup
The United States women’s U-17 team has eliminated Nigeria from the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Americans secured a 2-0 victory over the Flamingos in the quarter-finals.
Galaxy thrash Rapids 5-0 to open MLS Cup playoff series
Dejan Joveljic and Riqui Puig scored two goals apiece as the Los Angeles Galaxy thumped the Colorado Rapids 5-0 on Saturday in game one of their MLS Cup Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Atuma, Katsina seal deal to develop sports academy
In his quest to nurture young talents in Nigeria, popular Nigerian filmmaker based in Canada, Pascal Atuma, has announced a partnership deal to develop the Katsina state sports academy.
Ambassador Bazunu calls for higher standard ahead 2024 GCU Relays
As the countdown continues to the 2024 Government College Ughelli (GCU) Relays, Olympian Ruks Bazunu has called for improvements in the technical handling of the event, especially in the spheres of time management.
NAPE Charity Golf Tournament’s Hole-In-One Prize gets corporate sponsor
Carloha, the franchise holder and assembler of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, has announced that it would sponsor the highly anticipated NAPE Charity Golf Tournament, scheduled to hold at the prestigious IBB Golf & Country Club, Abuja, today.