By Frank Ulom DAKAR (CONVERSEER) – The government of Senegal has accused the Confederation of African Football of corruption and called for an international investigation following the controversial decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title. The dispute escalated on Wednesday, a day after the appeals board of Confederation of…
…Senegal won the 2025 AFCON 1-0 against host Morocco after extra-time By Our Reporter CAIRO (CONVERSEER) – The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Appeal Board decided today that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal National Team is declared to have forfeited the Final…
BARCELONA (DPA, CONVERSEER) – German coach Hansi Flick is on the verge of an initial contract extension with Barcelona until 2028 and plans to retire when his time at the Spanish giants comes to an end. “I do not have it in my head to go somewhere else. This is my last club, it is…
The former coach of star gymnast Simone Biles, Aimee Boorman, is stepping down from her role at the scandal-hit German national training centre in Stuttgart. The German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) said in a statement on Tuesday that it had agreed with the US coach to end their cooperation. The 52-year-old was hired around a year…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Bavarian state premier Markus Söder has advised the German men’s national football team to avoid politics at the World Cup in North America in June and July. Germany were knocked out in the group stage for the second straight edition in Qatar in 2022. The tournament was dominated by a row…
“…it will be intense and entertaining,” says Aganbi KOKO (CONVERSEER) – Business mogul, Felix Aganbi, on Friday unveiled plans of a major golf tournament to celebrate Canaanland Golf Course and Country Club’s second year anniversary. “The second-year anniversary of the 18-hole golf course will attract international talent and create opportunities for emerging players” Chief Executive…
By Frank Ulom MADRID (CONVERSEER) – Getafe defender Abdelkabir Abqar has defended himself after receiving a controversial red card during his side’s La Liga clash with Atlético Madrid, insisting the incident was a misunderstanding and not intentional misconduct. The dismissal occurred during Getafe’s match against Getafe CF’s city rivals, where tensions flared in an unusual…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Nigerian Flying Eagles midfielder, Daniel Daga, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court after being found guilty of committing a sexual act without consent. The 19-year-old, who plays for Molde FK, was also ordered to pay 10,000 Norwegian kroner ($920) in legal costs, according…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Veteran Nigerian football tactician and former Super Eagles coach, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, is dead. He passed away at the age of 88 after decades of remarkable contributions to the development of football in Nigeria. Widely respected for his discipline, tactical depth, and commitment to grassroots football, Onigbinde…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Super Eagles of Nigeria coach, Eric Chelle, has reportedly made 19 demands to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for a contract extension. The 19 conditions are as follows: 1. Private car (SUV) with a chauffeur and security. 2. House in a well-secured environment with 24-hour uninterrupted power supply…
