By Ayomide Otitoju The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has welcomed the recent ruling by the CAF Appeal Board, which reaffirmed the primacy of competition regulations and reinforced the standards required for the proper conduct of international tournaments. The FRMF reiterated that, from the start, its stance regarding the match disruption was guided by strict…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senegalese football fans have reacted with outrage after the Confederation of African Football stripped their country of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, awarding it to Morocco. Supporters labelled the move a “disgrace for Africa” and called for an independent investigation. Gora Ndiaye, a Dakar resident and driver, told AFP…
Chelsea Football Club has been fined £10.75 million ($14.27 million) and handed a suspended one-year transfer ban over historical breaches of Premier League regulations, the league announced on Monday. In addition, the London club has been issued an immediate nine-month academy transfer ban. The sanctions follow information provided to the Premier League by the consortium…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Green Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu, describing his passing as a significant loss to Nigeria. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor said Nwosu’s death at the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Mikel Arteta has expressed full confidence in Bukayo Saka with Everton, Arteta defended his forward’s performance. “What he’s doing for us, for this club, is just incredible at his age, and he’s continued to have that massive impact for us,” Arteta said. “We fully trust him and love him. He can have…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde has passed away at the age of 88, his family announced on Monday. The announcement, signed by family member Bolade Adesuyi, paid tribute to Onigbinde’s life and contributions. “With great gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of this great man,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Arsenal survived a scare to beat third-tier Mansfield Town 2-1 on Saturday, securing a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals and maintaining their bid for a historic quadruple. Mikel Arteta made nine changes from the side that beat Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 midweek, as the Gunners aim to keep pace atop…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has celebrated the outstanding performances of young athletes competing at the MTN CHAMPS Calabar, as the city witnessed a week of intense track and field action. The event has generated excitement across Calabar, featuring standout performances including record-breaking sprints by Ezechukwu, thrilling relay races, remarkable jumps, and spirited rivalries among…
By Ayomide Otitoju Eberechi Eze, the Arsenal forward of Nigerian descent, has been named the PFA Community Champion at the London Football Awards, recognising his charitable work off the pitch. The 27-year-old collected the accolade on Thursday at the Exhibition White City in West London, joining fellow Arsenal stars celebrated during the event. Eze beat…
