Sports

The growing tension across parts of the Middle East has created uncertainty for many foreign nationals living and working in the region, and Nigerian footballers are not exempt.  With airspace closures, flight delays, tighter security measures and disruptions to sporting activities in some Gulf countries, several Nigerian players now find…

Cristiano Ronaldo has become a co-owner of Spanish second-division club UD Almería after acquiring a 25% stake in the club. The Al Nassr forward, 41, purchased the shares through his newly formed company, CR7 Sports Investments. Almería remains majority-owned by a Saudi-led investment consortium headed by Mohammed Al-Khereiji. The financial…

Eleven Super Falcons players have reported to the team’s training camp in Yaoundé ahead of two international friendly matches against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses. Team activities began on Tuesday with the arrival of head coach Justine Madugu, his assistants, and other members of the backroom staff, as preparations officially got underway.…

Achraf Hakimi’s situation has moved from investigation to trial-stage scrutiny in France. French prosecutors have approved a final indictment that would send the Paris Saint-Germain defender to criminal court. If convicted, he could face up to 15 years in prison, based on the penalty being cited in reports. What changed…

Eric Chelle has drawn a hard line. The head coach of the Nigeria national football team, popularly known as the Super Eagles, has reportedly submitted 19 conditions to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) before agreeing to renew his contract. No soft talk. No vague promises. Just terms. Now the big…