Bakassi, Nigeria – The third edition of the Bakassi International Fish Festival began with a symbolic friendly football match between Nigeria and Cameroon, setting the tone for a celebration of unity, culture, and collaboration. The match, held at Ikang Football Field in Ikang Town, Bakassi LGA of Cross River State, brought together young talents from…
Manchester, UK – Manchester United fans have criticised former manager Erik ten Hag for his handling of Amad Diallo, following the winger’s impressive performance in the team’s 4-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford. The 22-year-old Ivorian delivered two assists, marking his continued impact under new manager Ruben Amorim. Diallo has now provided an assist…
Ohio, United States – Tensions flared after Michigan’s narrow 13-10 victory over second-ranked Ohio State when a fight broke out on the field. The altercation began as Michigan players planted their flag on Ohio State’s midfield logo, a move that enraged Ohio State players and sparked a physical confrontation. The brawl, which lasted several minutes,…
Ikom, Cross River State – The State Governor Prince Bassey Otu, Weekend, flagged off the maiden edition of Agbokim Falls’ Green Marathon Race in Ikom Local Government Area. The race, designed into three segments, accommodated professionals who embarked on a 42km race while the locals engaged in 21 and children in 10-kilometre races, respectively. Speaking…
Southampton, England – Liverpool star Mohamed Salah delivered a stellar performance on Sunday, leading the Reds to a dramatic 3-2 Premier League victory over Southampton at St Mary’s. The Egyptian forward scored twice in the final 30 minutes, overturning a 2-1 deficit and securing three vital points for manager Arne Slot’s team. In doing so,…
Vigo, Spain – Óscar Mingueza’s journey from a promising La Masia talent to a key player for Celta Vigo is a testament to his hard work, adaptability, and the unwavering belief of his coaches. The Catalan defender, once a captain of Barcelona’s Youth League-winning side, has defied expectations and emerged as one of La Liga’s…
Paris, France – Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar Jr. has taken a swipe at Manchester City midfielder Rodri after the Spaniard’s recent comments about Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. Rodri, who was awarded the 2024 Ballon d’Or, suggested that Vinicius Jr. could improve his game by focusing more on the pitch. This advice didn’t sit well with…
Calabar, Nigeria – As part of the 2024 Divine Birthday celebrations of His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) is sponsoring a Sports Festival in Calabar, Cross River State. The event, set to take place from Wednesday, November 13 to Friday, November 14 at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, will…
Accra, Ghana – The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has initiated steps to introduce Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology into Ghana’s football competitions, a significant move aimed at enhancing refereeing quality and ensuring fair play across the league. This development follows a recent two-day meeting between the GFA and a delegation from FIFA’s VAR Team, who…
London, UK – Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) chief Howard Webb has publicly addressed the controversy surrounding referee David Coote, who is under investigation following a leaked video showing him allegedly making offensive remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. In the video, Coote purportedly uses explicit language against Klopp and disparages Liverpool. In…
