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Nigeria Excluded as CAF Names 85 Referees for 2023 AFCON Training

September 13, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a list of 85 referees for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D’Ivoire, including center referees, assistant referees, Video Assistant Referees (VARs), technical instructors,

Super Falcons forward, Oparanozie, Announces Retirement From Football

September 13, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Desire Ugochi Oparanozie, a forward for the Super Falcons of Nigeria, has declared her retirement from international and club football at the age of 29. Oparanozie was a member of the Nigerian team that competed

Gabriela Cavallin Opens Up on Antony Assault charges

September 11, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Gabriela Cavallin has released a statement just hours after Manchester United announced that her ex Antony won’t return to training anytime soon. The winger, who cost £85 million, is currently under investigation by police in

Spanish prosecutors charge Rubiales of sexual assault

Spanish football chief Rubiales quits over kiss scandal

September 11, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation, resigned after receiving harsh criticism for kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the Women’s World Cup victory ceremony. In addition to announcing his resignation in

Osimhen, Awoniyi, Oban, Boniface – Battle for Recognition Ahead of AFCON 2024

September 9, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

On September 10 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, the Super Eagles will take on Sao Tome and Principe in their final AFCON 2023 qualifying game. Nigeria has earned a spot in the competition

Spanish prosecutors charge Rubiales of sexual assault

September 8, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Spanish public prosecutors demanded on Friday that suspended football chief Luis Rubiales be charged for sexual assault over his unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso at the Women’s World Cup final. In

Iran slams Lifetime Ban to Weightlifter for Shaking Hands with Israeli Co-Competitor

September 2, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Iran has banned a weightlifter from sports for life and disbanded a sports committee after the athlete greeted an Israeli counterpart on a podium. Veteran weightlifter Mostafa Rajaei placed second in his division at the

‘More than basketball’: South Sudan makes history at the win FIBA World cup

September 2, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

South Sudan have made history by winning their first FIBA World Cup game and by qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics. South Sudan performed admirably at the FIBA World Cup in 2023, but its basketball

Super Falcons coach, Onome Ebi celebrates her first coach for teaching her football

August 19, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Onome Ebi, the head coach of the Super Falcons, has expressed gratitude to Mr. Paul Okwudili Nnakwe, also known as Palepa, for developing and shaping her into the talented footballer she is today. To show

Ogun state government appoints Tobi Amusan Ambassador, gifts her N5m and a house [Photos]

Nigerian superstar athlete, Tobi Amusan cleared of doping allegations

August 18, 2023 Gist Lovers 0

Tobi Amusan, a Nigerian celebrity athlete, has been cleared by a disciplinary commission established to investigate doping claims leveled against her by the Athletics Integrity Unity (AIU). Remember that the Nigerian athlete received a provisional

“I’m crushing on Iwobi” – Super Falcons star, Michelle Alozie

August 12, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Michelle Chinwendu Alozie, a Nigerian Super Falcons and Houston Dash defender, has revealed her passion on Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi. The American-born revealed this during a virtual interview with Pulse after being asked which

FIFA to pay World Cup prize money directly to Super Falcons due to alleged corruption in NFF

August 2, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Fatma Samoura, Secretary-General of the Federation Internationale de Football Association, has stated that FIFA has opted to give award money directly to players because of the Super Falcons. The FIFA president told the Nigerian female

Lionel Messi surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo, secures most Guinness World Record titles for a footballer ever

August 1, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Lionel Messi, the greatest footballer of all time, has definitively settled the discussion by surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo in Guinness World Records titles. Guinness World Records’ official Twitter handle presented the new table of “Most Guinness

I have slept with over 10,000 women – Footballer Benjamin Mendy

June 30, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

On Wednesday, June 28, a jury heard that Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy r@ped a young woman before telling her, “It’s fine, I’ve had s+x with 10,000 women.” According to the BBC, the 28-year-old is

“Our Star Boy in Somolu” – Die Hard Fans React as Bukayo Saka Shares Video of Himself in Lagos

June 2, 2023 Gist Lovers 0

Bukayo Saka, an Arsenal football club player has thanked Nigerians for their warm welcome as he shares a video of himself in Somolu, Lagos. On May 30, 2023, the 21-year-old footballer landed at the country