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Algeria, Botswana, Egypt and the joint bid of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are just the six countries that have indicated interest to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared.The six countries submitted their bids before the expiry of the deadline set by …

Brighton have agreed a club record fee with Watford for striker Joao Pedro, according to newsmen. The 21-year-old has been with the Hornets since January 2020, but looks set to move on after two-and-a-half seasons for a reported £30m fee. Pedro, Watford’s top goalscorer with 11 goals in 35 Championship …

FAYETTEVILLE, AR – JANUARY 15: Detail view of a basketball goes through the basketball net during warmups before a game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Vanderbilt Commodores at Bud Walton Arena on January 15, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) Qatar has been named host of …

Victor Osimhen’s entourage have denied reports of contact with Ligue 1 champions, Paris Saint-Germain. Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda and PSG’s sporting director, Luis Campos were reported to have agreed on a move for the forward this week.“Everything that is being said is false. It’s early to talk about the transfer …

Nigeria National U17 female team, Flamingos are still awaiting Federal Government’s invitation monthly’s after claiming the bronze medal at the mundial The Flamingos claimed their first-ever bronze medal at the U-17 Women’s World Cup in India after defeating favourites Germany 3-2 on penalties. Having consistently failed to get past the …

Former Super Eagles winger, John Utaka has expressed his desire to be the first African coach that will win the UEFA Champions League. He made this known in an interview with DW, where he stated that he won’t hesitate to grab the chance of coaching a top club in Europe.Utaka, …

All is set for the smooth commencement of the third edition of Michael and Felicia Memorial Table Tennis tournament which begins on Wednesday April 26 at Otan-Ayegbaju, Osun State. This was disclosed by the organizer of the tournament who doubles as the Chairman, Osun State Table Tennis Association, Ayo Alabi …

Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have arrived in the Algerian city of Constantine for their final preparations for this year’s Africa U17 Cup of Nations. Following complications that arose in the process of securing entry visa into Germany for a planned final training camp in that country, the Nigeria Football Federation …

Chelsea’s German goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger makes a finger-tip save during the UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final first leg football match between Chelsea and Barcelona at Stamford Bridge, in London, on April 22, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP) A stunning early strike from Norway star Caroline Graham Hansen gave …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) have sent birthday greetings to Nigeria football legend John Obi Mikel who clocked 36 years on Saturday. According to Completesports, both football bodies took their Twitter handles to send their wishes. “Happy birthday to former@NGSuperEaglescaptain, Mikel John Obi 🥂🎂🥂,” …