Tag: Sports
W/Cup Playoffs: Controversy As FIFA Appoints South African Officials For Super Eagles Vs Gabon
FIFA has stirred controversy by appointing South African officials for the 2026 World Cup playoff between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Panthers of Gabon. Tom Abongile will serve as centre referee, Zakhele Siwela will take up the role of assistant referee while another South African, Akhona Makalima, will be in charge of Video Assistant…
Mourinho Back At Benfica 25 Years On – Revered But A Risk?
It’s a long time since Jose Mourinho took to the dugout as manager of Benfica. A quarter of a century, in fact. In that time he clambered to the very top of the footballing tree and broke a few branches on his way back to the red side of Lisbon. A glittering 25 years have…
‘’They Cost Us Maximum Points’’ NFF Blames Two Super Eagles Players For 1-1 Draw With South Africa
The duo of Cyriel Dessers and captain William Troost-Ekong, have been publicly singled out by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, following the 1-1 draw with South Africa in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. The Super Eagles came into the game needing all three points to stand a chance of qualifying for the tournament….
FULL EPL FIXTURES: Arsenal Face Revamped Man United, Liverpool Battle Bournemouth
Arsenal face an immediate test of their title credentials against a revamped Manchester United, while a new-look Liverpool launch the new Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on Friday. Newcastle are set to be without wantaway star striker Alexander Isak for a tough trip to Aston Villa. Hifoxnews looks at the key talking points…
WAFCON: Tinubu to receive victorious Super Falcons in Abuja Monday
Bola Tinubu will host the victorious Super Falcons and officials of the Nigerian female football team at the State House in Abuja on Monday The Super Falcons are expected to arrive Nigeria from Morocco later on Sunday night. It is expected that the players and their officials would be rewarded handsomely by him. Tinubu, it…
Ex-Arsenal Midfielder Thomas Partey Charged With Rape
Former Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey, has been charged with five counts of rape. Partey only became a free agent this week after his contract with the Gunners ran out. The 32-year-old has now been charged with five counts of rape. Partey has also been charged with one count of sexual assault. Two of the counts…
Tinubu Mourns Ex-Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Rufai
Bola Tinubu has said that former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai wrote his name in gold in the sporting annals of Nigeria and the African continent. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu paid tribute to the football icon, fondly remembered by fans as “Dodomayana”. The football…
President Federation Cup: Kwara United Players Get N5m Each, Plots Of Land For Title Win
Kwara United players have been rewarded with N5m each, and a plot of land each for winning the 2025 President Federation Cup. Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq made the donation during a grand reception for players and officials of the team in Ilorin on Monday. The Harmony Boys defeated Abakaliki FC 4-3 on penalties in…
Retrospect: Review Of Major Sporting Events That Made Headlines
The season may have ended for football fans, but it has not been an entirely quiet week globally in the sports world. Transfer rumours are dominating some of the discussions, but the Club World Cup, preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), and a rekindling of the rivalry —- off the pitch at…
Crystal Palace Face Wait Over Europa League Ruling
Crystal Palace are expected to have to wait until the end of the month to find out if they are able to play in the 2025-26 Europa League, according to sources with knowledge of the process. The Eagles hierarchy travelled to Switzerland on Tuesday to discuss with Uefa officials about their participation in the competition….