AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Top goalscorers after Matchday 1
The opening round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifying campaign produced a number of standout attacking performances, with two players emerging as the early leaders in the race for the tournament's qualifying scoring charts.
Rio 2016: AFN ready to send athletes home
AFTER the conclusion of the Rio 2016 Olympic trials, Athletics Federation of Nigeria is prepared to send selected athletes to their respective homes, if the sports ministry fails to release funds for the final preparations for the Games starting in August.
Omeruo says goodbye to Chelsea, joins Besiktas
Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo will say his final goodbye to Premier League club Chelsea this week to join Turkish champions Besiktas after the London club turned down last-ditch offer from a Spanish La Liga club.
Edo FA appoints Omorodion Media Director
V anguard man, Patrick Omorodion has been appointed the Media Director of the forthcoming Edo @ 25 Football Tournament by the Edo State Football Association.
Video: Mammoth crowd welcomes victorious Ronaldo, team mates
After a night of rowdy celebrations Portugal’s European champions led by Cristiano Ronaldo returned home to a heroes’ welcome on Monday and a country overjoyed by their upset win over France.
Ronaldo’s fans mock Messi to reconsider retirement
Christiano Ronaldo’s fans in Abakaliki, Ebonyi have “mocked’ Lionel Messi to reconsider his retirement as a way of attaining the current feat of their Portuguese idol.
