Category Archives: Football

Afena-Gyan tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Bologna clash

Following the latest round of molecular testing involving the first team squad, AS Roma have confirmed that forward Felix Afena-Gyan has returned a positive test for COVID-19. The relevant health authorities have immediately been informed. The player, who has been vaccinated, is doing fine and has now begun isolating at home. The 18-year-old came offContinue reading “Afena-Gyan tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Bologna clash”

Winners at 2021 Ballon d’Or awards

France football, organizers of the Ballon d’Or introduced two new awards at the 65h Ballon d’Or awards gala, one being the club of the year and the other the best striker of the year. Chelsea won the newly introduced Club of the year award for its impressive run during the year in review. Both theContinue reading “Winners at 2021 Ballon d’Or awards”

Ballon d’Or Awards: Pedri wins 2021 Kopa Trophy

Barcelona ace, Pedri Gonzalez Lopez has been voted the winner of the Kopa trophy for being the best U21 player for the year under review. It has really been an eventful year for the youngster as he was presented the Kopa award at the 65th Ballon d’Or gala night. “I want to thank everyone atContinue reading “Ballon d’Or Awards: Pedri wins 2021 Kopa Trophy”

Lionel Messi wins record seventh Ballon d’Or award

Lionel Messi has been crowned winner of the Ballon d’Or award for a record seventh time with Robert Lewandowski finishing as runner-up. After finally leading his country to their first major trophy in 28 years with their Copa America triumph in the summer, Messi was expected to win award again. The Paris Saint-Germain star hasContinue reading “Lionel Messi wins record seventh Ballon d’Or award”

Nigeria-American football games round off qualifiers in LASU

The Nigeria-American football Association in conjunction with the Lagos State Sports commission on Friday, 26 November 2021 concluded the qualifying matches for the 2022 League games, at the Lagos State University Sports complex, Ojo. The qualifying round which started on Monday 22 November lasted for five days where various Secondary Schools across the State playedContinue reading “Nigeria-American football games round off qualifiers in LASU”

Lewandowski beat Messi, Jorginho to IFFHS World Player Of The Year award

FC Bayern Munich forward, Robert Lewandowski has been named IFFHS World’s Best Player of the year ahead of Lionel Messi and Jorginho. According to the official voting numbers, Robert Lewandowski clinched the award by getting 150 votes. Lionel Messi was second with 105 points while Chelsea midfielder Jorginho was 110 points behind Lewandowski in thirdContinue reading “Lewandowski beat Messi, Jorginho to IFFHS World Player Of The Year award”

Qatar 2022 Playoffs: CAF to conduct draw during AFCON

The draw for the 2022 FIFA World Cup African qualifying playoffs will be held on January 22 or 26 during 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The draw will use the December FIFA rankings, and will not include any results at the African Cup. As such, there will be no change to the currentContinue reading “Qatar 2022 Playoffs: CAF to conduct draw during AFCON”

Qatar 2022 Playoffs: Portugal drawn Italy for World Cup spot

The draw to determine the final european encounter in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 preliminary competition was held in Zurich, Switzerland, today. Dramatic stuff as either 2016 or 2020 European champions (Portugal or Italy) will not be going to Qatar 2022 after being drawn in the same qualifying path for the World Cup playoffs.Continue reading “Qatar 2022 Playoffs: Portugal drawn Italy for World Cup spot”

Eto’o cleared to contest as Cameroon FA president

Former Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea striker, Samuel Eto’o has been cleared to stand in elections to be the next president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT). A total of six candidates, including incumbent Seidou Mbombo Njoya, have been approved by Fecafoot’s electoral committee to stand in the polls on 11 December. Another former internationalContinue reading “Eto’o cleared to contest as Cameroon FA president”