Category: Sports

Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, says the country is ready and capable of jointly hosting the FIFA World Cup in the near future alongside Nigeria and Cote d’Ivoire, BSNSports.com.ng reports Adams made the statement while addressing sports stakeholders on Thursday, noting that West Africa has the infrastructure, fan base and organizational capacity...

The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup European playoffs has been conducted, producing several high stakes matchups as teams battle for a limited number of qualification spots. The playoff brackets have been divided into four paths, each featuring two semifinals that promise drama, intensity, and national pride at its highest level. In Path One,...

Pyramids FC has been crowned the CAF Club of the Year, a remarkable achievement that highlights the club’s rapid rise and dominance across African and international competitions this season. The Egyptian side delivered an exceptional campaign, finishing second in the Egyptian Premier League, just one point behind Al Ahly, and showcasing consistency throughout the domestic...

Roger Federer will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2026, an honour befitting one of the most celebrated athletes in the history of the sport. The Swiss icon spent 310 weeks as world number one in the PIF ATP Rankings, including an unprecedented 237 consecutive weeks, the longest streak in both...

Pedro Leitão Brito, popularly known as Bubista, has been named the CAF Coach of the Year, capping off an extraordinary chapter in Cape Verdean football history. His leadership and tactical brilliance guided Cape Verde to a landmark achievement—qualification for the FIFA World Cup. Cape Verde topped a challenging qualifying group that included Cameroon, Libya, and...

Yassine Bounou has been crowned the CAF Goalkeeper of the Year, adding another major accolade to his illustrious career. The Moroccan shot-stopper delivered an exceptional season for both club and country, further solidifying his reputation as one of the finest goalkeepers in world football. At club level, Bounou was instrumental in Al Hilal’s impressive run...

Nnadozie Chiamaka: “I am incredibly grateful and truly honored to receive this award. Being recognized for the 3rd time means a lot to me. This moment reflects countless hours of hard work. “My sincere appreciation goes to my coaches and teammates, and to all the amazing people who has helped me.”

Fernandinho has officially retired from professional football, bringing an end to one of the most accomplished careers in the modern era. The 40 year old Brazilian enjoyed remarkable success across spells with Athletico Paranaense, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Manchester City, earning a reputation as one of the most intelligent and dominant defensive players of his generation....