Everton and Nottingham Forest now face new cases of alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules. With Everton already docked 10 points and awaiting an appeal against that previous charge, BBC Sport looks at the key questions this latest development raises. What happens next at end of the Premier …
Read More »Can Salah win Afcon 2023 title amid strong field?
Getty Images Africa Cup of Nations 2023 Dates: 13 January – 11 February Venue: Ivory Coast Coverage: Ten games shown live on the BBC in the UK, World Football at Afcon podcasts on BBC Sounds, commentary on the BBC World Service in Africa and news, round-ups, reports and live text …
Read More »AFCON 2023: Super Eagles wallop Al Gharbia FC 12-0 in warm-up match
The Super Eagles walloped Al Gharbia FC, a local team based in Dubai 12-0 in a training match in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Ademola Lookman scored four goals, while Victor Osimhen and Moses Simon grabbed a brace each. Also, Sadiq Umar and Ahmed …
Read More »Football matches in Greece to be played without fans for two months
For the next two months, Greece’s top division football matches will take place behind closed doors, the Greek government has said. This is in an attempt to reduce violence at sporting events within the country. The decision follows violent altercations that occurred during last week’s volleyball match between Olympiakos and …
Read More »Messi named Time magazine’s Athlete of the Year
Argentina forward, Lionel Messi has been named the athlete of the year by America-based Time managzine. Messi joined Miami from PSG in July and scored 11 goals in 14 games in all competitions to help the Major League Soccer (MLS) club lift the Leagues Cup, their first ever trophy. The …
Read More »Boboye appointed manager at Heartland
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Heartland have appointed Kennedy Boboye as their new head coach. This was announced by the club on Wednesday through their official X handle. “We are pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with two-time NPFL winning coach Kennedy Boboye,” reads a statement. …
Read More »Dortmund see off Milan to reach Champions League knockouts
Borussia Dortmund secured their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday with a 3-1 win at AC Milan, who are staring early elimination in the face. Marco Reus’ early penalty and second-half strikes from English teenager Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Karim Adeyemi secured passage into the next …
Read More »Super Falcons thrash Ethiopia to reach third round of Olympic qualifiers
Nigeria women’s senior football team, the Super Falcons have advanced to the third round of qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games billed to hold in Paris. The Nigerian women thrashed Ethiopia 4-0 in the second leg of their second round tie in Abuja on Tuesday. A brace from Rasheedat Ajibade …
Read More »Burnley 1-2 West Ham United: Tomas Soucek nets late winner for Hammers
Burnley suffered a shattering home defeat by West Ham as Vincent Kompany’s side conceded two late goals to remain bottom of the Premier League. The home side looked to be on course for a crucial victory thanks to Jay Rodriguez’s penalty at the start of the second half. But they …
Read More »Falconets reach W’Cup playoffs after beating Tanzania in Abuja
The Falconets of Nigeria have advanced to the final stage of the 2024 FIFA women’s World Cup qualifying series. The Falconets defeated Tanzania 2-1 in their third-round second-leg match on Sunday in Abuja to advance 3-2 on aggregate. The Falconets took the lead in the 20th minute thanks to Janet …
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