Luis Enrique has been sacked by Spain after the country crashed out of the World Cup with a shock last-16 defeat to Morocco. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed the news in a post on their social media account…
What I told Eto’o before he assaulted me – Algerian YouTuber, Mamouni
Algerian YouTuber, Said Mamouni has broken silence after he was assaulted by Cameroon legend, Samuel Eto’o. Eto’o got involved in a scuffle with Mamouni outside the Stadium 974 with the incident being filmed and later shared online. Mamouni has now…
Barcelona legend Gerard Piqué announces retirement aged 35
Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué has announced he will retire and that this Saturday’s game against Almería at the Camp Nou will be his last. The 35-year-old Spaniard, who won the World Cup in 2010 and the Champions League on three…
Qatar: Over 1.5m apply for World Cup pass
Qatar said Sunday that more than 1.5 million people have applied for the compulsory pass for the football World Cup, that begins November 20. Saad Al-Suwaidi, head of the Hayya pass service, said that between 1.5 million and 1.7 million…
WAFCON: Nigeria beat Cameroon, qualify for World Cup
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have defeated Cameroon 1-0 in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash on Thursday night in Casablanca. Nigeria’s attacker Rasheedat Ajibade scored in the 56th minute to increase her tally to three in the…
Wales edge Ukraine 1-0 to end 64-year World Cup wait
Wales overcame another monumental effort from Ukraine to qualify for their first World Cup since 1958 on a night of high emotion and drama in Cardiff. Having beaten Scotland in an emotionally draining semi-final four days earlier, the Ukrainians –…
Maradona tribute plane unveiled in Argentina
An aeroplane dedicated to Argentine great Diego Maradona was unveiled on Wednesday ahead of a journey that will end at the World Cup in Qatar later this year. The Tango D10S – a 12-seater financed by an Argentine fintech company…
Gareth Southgate: England will have to be close to perfect to win World Cup
Gareth Southgate heads into Friday’s World Cup draw believing England can win the tournament – but admits they will have to be “close to perfect” to triumph in Qatar. Confidence, experience and belief have all grown in the Three Lions…
*Fuel Scarcity: NNPC warns against inflating price, threatens sanctions (Independent)*Lagos police arrest Timaya over hit-and-run allegation (Guardian)
Fuel Scarcity: NNPC warns against inflating price, threatens sanctions (Independent) The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has warned oil marketers against selling petrol above the official price. Speaking at a joint press briefing with Major Oil Marketers Association of…
FIFA considering World Cup playoff switch
The Socceroos could be denied a sold-out home World Cup qualifying playoff match under a shift considered by FIFA. The NZ Herald reports football’s world governing body is considering switching its two-legged inter-confederation playoffs to a single winner-takes-all affair, possibly…