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Ex-Super Eagles International, Emmanuel Amunike has led the national team of Tanzania to qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Tafia Stars thrashed the Cranes of Uganda 3-0 at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, on Sunday to seal a spot in the Nations Cup for the …

Argentine talisman, Lionel Messi has reportedly left the team’s camp, following a 3-1 loss to Venezuela in an international friendly played in Madrid. He returned to international duty for the first time since the 2018 World Cup on Friday, but it was a disappointing night for the forward. Venezuela put …

Juventus Star, Cristiano Ronaldo has been fined €20,000 by UEFA for mocking  Diego Simeone at the Allianz Stadium during the last 16 match against Atletico Madrid. The Portuguese has avoided a Champions League suspension after UEFA announced his punishment for his celebration in the aftermath of Juventus’ win over Atletico …

Arsenal goalkeeper, David Ospina was taken to hospital after collapsing during Napoli’s Serie A match against Udinese on Sunday. The Colombian, on a season-long loan at Napoli, sustained a blow to the head when he collided with Ignacio Pussetto early in the match. He then fell to the ground shortly …

Former footballer cum Sports Consultant, John Fashanu has opened up on the death of his gay brother, Justin Fashanu, admitting regret of being part of the culture that condemned his elder brother, leading to his death. In 1988, the former Wimbledon star was in the glitzy Dorchester Hotel, celebrating with …

Few days ago, Nigerian and Arsenal footballer, Alex Iwobi came under fire for being disrespectful to a fellow black man during Arsenal’s last Europa game. In the video that immediately went viral, Iwobi was seen covering his nose in disgust and backing away when the other black player tried to speak …

A French couple have been barred from naming their baby Griezmann Mbappe after a five-month court process. Last November, an issue arose when the football supporting family attempted to register their newborn under the World Cup winners’ names. His parents have decided to call him Dany Noe instead. A local …

The video assistant referee system will be used at the Women’s World Cup in France this summer, Fifa has confirmed. It will be the first time VAR has been used at the tournament, having made its debut in the men’s World Cup last year in Russia. No senior women’s domestic …

Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes has resigned from Oldham Athletic with immediate effect, after just 31 days in charge of the League Two club. Scholes was appointed as boss of the Latics on February 11, but remarkably after just over a month in charge he has called time on …

Nigeria’s Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, who spoke on Thursday in Benin during the extra-ordinary meeting of the National Council on Sports, disclosed that Nigeria won 700 medals under his reign. The Sports Minister who lamented the experiences of some states sports directors during the 19th National Sports Festival in Abuja …