Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle has been mandated to take charge of the Nigeria U-23 men’s football national team, reports Newslegend. The U-23 side, winners of the football event of the 1996 Olympics have had floundering performances in recent OlympicsGames albeit they won silver in 2008 and the bronze medal 2016. The decision to…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup produced another dramatic day of action as Cristiano Ronaldo broke new ground, Colombia secured a place in the knockout rounds, and Panama became one of the tournament’s first officially eliminated teams. Portugal delivered the standout performance of the day with a dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan. Cristiano Ronaldo stole the…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice Tuesday evening as Portugal beat debutants Uzbekistan 5-0 at the Houston Stadium to guarantee their place in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Portugal was held 1-1 by Congo DR in their first game of the tournament in the USA last week…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Lionel Messi was the undoubted star of the show Monday evening as Argentina overcame Austria 2-0 to remain unbeaten in the FIFA World Cup in eight matches of the FIFA World Cup. The star who turns 39 on Wednesday thus became the leading top scorer in the history of the tournament with…
The Nigeria Football Federation has reaffirmed its commitment to raising the bar for Nigerian coaches and referees, with NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi MON, declaring that structured programmes are already underway to produce officials capable of holding their own on the biggest stage in world football. Speaking on behalf of NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim…
Cristiano Ronaldo has responded to growing criticism in the best way he knows how: by getting back to work. The 41-year-old Portugal captain was pictured training intensely with teammates at the squad’s base in Palm Beach Gardens ahead of Tuesday’s crucial FIFA World Cup Group K encounter against Uzbekistan. The match has taken on added…
Seven-time Wimbledon Open champion Serena Williams has gleefully accepted a wildcard invitation to the competition nearly four years after her last singles match at the 2022 US Open. The American tennis star will also partner her sister – Venus – in the doubles events. The sisters won a record-equalling six doubles titles at SW19. The…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Belgium’s golden generation would need to claim a victory in their last group game of the 2026 World Cup against New Zealand. The Red Devils and Iran are still both seeking their first win of this FIFA World Cup following a goalless draw in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Belgium were shockingly…
By Izuchukwu Okosi European champions Spain romped to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia Sunday evening in Atlanta in their second Group H game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lamine Yamal scored inside 10 minutes of the game which was his first start in the tournament. The Barcelona star was a second half substitute…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Germany booked their place in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a nervy 2-1 win over Cote d’Ivoire. Saturday evening’s game against the African side was a tough one for the Germans as they behind to a Franck Kessie goal in the 30th minute. Aleksandar Pavlovic restored…
