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International sports lawyer, Abiodun Sonaike, has warned that fake football agents and scammers have become one of the greatest threats to football academies and amateur clubs in Africa. Sonaike, a Partner at Lithos Legal Consult, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the activities of fraudulent agents were damaging player development and undermining trust within the sport. …

As the competition approaches, several nations have emerged as genuine contenders. While Argentina arrive as reigning champions, others boast extraordinary talent pools, while a few carry the weight of expectation built over decades The countdown is almost over. In seven days, the eyes of the football world will once again turn to the FIFA World Cup, the tournament that has …

A total of 219 people have been injured in clashes between football fans and police across France after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the Champions League final against Arsenal. Eight were in a serious condition, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said. Thousands of officers were deployed to curb unrest that disrupted bus, train and rail services in the capital, Paris. Fifty-seven of …

Edo State Government on Thursday flagged off the 2026 edition of its grassroots sports development initiative, tagged “Discovering Tomorrow’s Stars” Talent Hunt Program, with a call on young athletes to embrace the opportunity to build successful sporting careers. At the opening ceremony held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. …

The Portable vs Carter Efe’s duel is ephemeral ceasefire and breathing space to an overwhelmed government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Lucky Jagaban – who faces restless public agitation over the avalanche economic woes, insecurity, and social problems Nigerians face. It’s likened to the alibi of a drunkard, that alcohol consumption makes him forget his problems. But what he doesn’t …

JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods was arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence after his Land Rover traveling at “high speed” on a residential road clipped a truck and rolled onto its side. According to report by the Associated Press, Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said Woods was able to crawl out of passenger side and …

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen will reportedly wear new protective gear on his arm when he returns to action for the club after undergoing surgery for a fracture, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 27-year-old forward suffered a hand fracture following a collision with Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté during their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash last week. Following the incident, Osimhen …

Guinea Football Federation has urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to review the 1976 AFCON outcome, citing Morocco’s walkout and a recent ruling against Senegal. The call follows CAF’s decision to overturn the 2025 AFCON result as sanction on Senegal for a walkout, despite winning on the pitch. CAF stripped Senegal of the 2025 title 58 days after the …

The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals are set following the conclusion of the Round of 16 on Wednesday. The ties feature several blockbuster clashes, including a heavyweight rematch between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. Also, three Spanish clubs—Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid—advanced to the eight-team stage. Here is the full list of quarter-final fixtures, including dates and venues. UCL …

  In an official press release issued on 17 March, 2026, the Senegalese federation acknowledged receipt of CAF’s ruling in case DC23316 but strongly condemned the outcome, describing it as “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable.” The fallout from the controversial final of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 has taken a dramatic turn, with the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) formally …