The Brazilian Football Confederation on Monday released a statement regarding forward Neymar’s condition ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament this week. Neymar’s World Cup hopes have been given a boost after Brazil announced that the 34-year-old was making “good progress” in his recovery from a calf injury. The Santos forward was expected to be sidelined…
Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry to the United States. It was not immediately clear why Artan was barred from entering the US at Miami International Airport but Somalia is one of several countries on a travel ban list introduced by President Donald Trump’s administration. “Omar Artan is among Africa’s most respected referees…
Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu is set to be sidelined for a lengthy spell due to injury, DAILY POST reports. Ogbu ruptured his Achilles tendon during training with the Super Eagles in Lisbon on Saturday. Super Eagles media officer, Promise Efoghe, revealed this on Sunday, saying the 26-year-old will undergo a scan to ascertain the…
Nasarawa Amazons rallied to beat defending Bayelsa Queens 2-1 in their second game at the ongoing Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, Super Six playoffs in Port Harcourt. Both teams failed to hit target in a keenly contested first half despite creating a number of clear cut chances. Bayelsa Queens went in front through Chiamaka Ezekwugo…
Denmark midfielder, Christian Eriksen, has spoken for the first time since he collapsed during an international friendly against Ukraine on Sunday night. Footage showed Eriksen grabbing his chest before collapsing in the 65th minute of the encounter. The match was later abandoned, and the player was taken to the hospital. Eriksen has since been released…
