Amnesty International raises alarm of persistent worker abuses in Qatar after one year of...
Following Qatar's successful bid to host the first World Cup in the Middle East, the gas-rich emirate received a lot of criticism for its human rights record and how it treated migrant workers during the tournament.
Beginning in 2017, Doha...
Lesotho’s Crocodiles upset disappointing Super Eagles in 2026 World Cup qualifier
The Super Eagles on Thursday kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series with a disappointing 1-1 draw against the Crocodiles of Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
Nigeria had come from behind to salvage a point...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles gain advantage in 2026 World Cup qualifiers as Zimbabwe, Rwanda draw
Ahead of Thursday’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho, the Super Eagles have gained an early advantage following the goalless draw between Rwanda and Zimbabwe, Nigeria's opponents in Group C on Wednesday.
Nigeria are in Group C of the...
South Africa defend Rugby World Cup crown against 14-man New Zealand
South Africa won the Webb Ellis Cup for a record fourth time on Saturday, defeating 14-man New Zealand 12-11 in an exciting arm-wrestle of a Rugby World Cup final. South Africa's performance was largely defensive.
After three yellow cards and...
Saudi Arabia targets hosting 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup
The Gulf Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in hosting the 2035 Women's World Cup, according to Monika Staab, the technical director of Saudi Arabia's women's team.
They have already made a bid for the 2034 men's World Cup...
FIFA rigged 2022 Qatar World Cup for Messi – Van Gaal
Louis van Gaal, the former coach of the Netherlands national team, has made some bold claims about the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
According to van Gaal, he believes that the tournament was rigged in order to give Lionel Messi...
Australia’s epic battle in longest women’s world cup shootout rewrites the record books
Co-hosts Australia beat France 7-6 in a thrilling penalty shoot-out to reach the semifinals of the Women's World Cup for the first time in their history on a day of drama in Brisbane yesterday.
Australia now go to Sydney on...
Okobi mulls quitting Super Falcons after World Cup exclusion
After being left out of the team for the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, Super Falcons midfielder Ngozi Okobi says she is still unsure about playing for the team once more. She also claims that...
Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre included in Round Of 16 Best XI
Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre has been included in the Team of Round of 16 at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup by popular statistics website, Whoscored.com.
The left-back was the only Super Falcons and African player who made...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons return home without coach Waldrum after World Cup triumph
The Super Falcons arrived in the country after finishing in the second round of the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup in New Zealand/Australia.
They landed in Lagos on Wednesday afternoon at Murtala Muhammed Airport from Australia, without head coach Randy...
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Bale slams Spanish media over ‘parasite’ criticism
Wales captain Gareth Bale has hit back at Spanish newspaper Marca for a column which described him as a "parasite".
Bale has been criticised in...
