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Cucurella Honours Spain Coach Luis de la Fuente with Tattoo After World Cup Triumph

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Spain defender Marc Cucurella has honoured World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente by getting a tattoo of the manager following Spain’s World Cup victory. Cucurella was part of the Spain squad that defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final earlier this month, with De la Fuente leading the team to international glory. The […]

Tallest Players in Premier League History as Ipswich’s Kjell Scherpen Sets New Height Record

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The return of Ipswich Town goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen has reignited interest in the tallest footballers to have featured in Premier League history. Standing at 2.06m (6ft 9in), the Dutch goalkeeper is now the tallest player ever registered in the Premier League, according to the league’s official records. The Premier League on Tuesday released an updated […]

WAFCON 2026: Okoronkwo Blames Super Falcons’ Slow Start for Shock Malawi Defeat

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Super Falcons midfielder Esther Okoronkwo has attributed Nigeria’s shocking 3-2 defeat to debutants Malawi in their opening Group C match at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to the team’s sluggish start. The defending champions were tipped as favourites going into the encounter but were stunned by an inspired Malawi side led by […]

Flying Eagles Target Winning Start Against Ghana as WAFU B U-20 Title Defence Begins

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Defending champions Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will launch their quest for a third consecutive WAFU B Under-20 Championship title today with a high-stakes clash against fierce rivals Ghana in their opening Group B fixture. The eagerly anticipated encounter, a repeat of last year’s thrilling final, will take place at the Lycée Scientifique de Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, […]

WAFCON Favourites Nigeria Eye World Cup Slot, Record Prize Money

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Defending champions Nigeria will begin their quest for an unprecedented 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title as the 2026 tournament kicks off in Morocco on Sunday, with World Cup qualification and a record $2 million winners’ prize at stake. The expanded 16-team competition, up from 12 teams in the previous edition, will see […]

Australian footballer faces cocaine test probe

July 24, 2026July 24, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Australian football star Cristian Volpato is under investigation after allegedly returning a positive roadside test for cocaine following two speeding incidents in Sydney. According to the New South Wales Police, the 22-year-old midfielder was first stopped on the Anzac Bridge at about 11:05 p.m. on Thursday after he was allegedly caught driving between 86km/h and […]

Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper Greg Etafia Appointed Young Africans Goalkeeper Coach

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Former Nigeria international Greg Etafia has been appointed as the new goalkeeper coach of Tanzanian Premier League champions Young Africans. Etafia joins the club’s newly assembled technical crew under head coach Manqoba Mngqithi as the reigning champions step up preparations for the 2026/2027 season. The 43-year-old launched his coaching career in South Africa with Moroka […]

Haaland gets record £15.5m FPL price as Fantasy Premier League unveils major 2026/27 changes

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Erling Haaland has been handed a record-breaking £15.5 million price tag as Fantasy Premier League (FPL) introduced a raft of new features and gameplay updates ahead of the 2026/27 season. The Manchester City striker becomes the most expensive player in Fantasy Premier League history, while Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes received the biggest price increase, […]