Football

FIFA, the world footballing body has officially named Morocco, Spain and Portugal as co-hosts of the 2030 World Cup while Saudi Arabia would be the host nation of the FIFA 2034 World Cup.

Real Betis forward star, Cédric Bakambu is campaigning for Ademola Lookman to win the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. Lookman is among the five final nominees for the individual accolade, and a hot favorite to win the award.

The Nigeria International, Umar Sadiq has refused to debunk the rumors linking him with a departure from Sociedad. The attacker joined the club from Almeria in 2022.

Southampton manager, Russell Martin has made the decision of keeping Paul Onuachu at the Club. Onuachu spent season-long-loan at Turkish Super Lig club, Trabzonspor.

Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen in preparation for the 2025 CHAN qualifier championship clash with Ghana Galaxies has invited 30 players for the team Nigeria. The CHAN game is exclusively reserved for footballers plying their trade with clubs in their country’s domestic Leagues.

Three Nigerians have been nominated in multiple categories of the 2024 FIFA Best awards. Asisat Oshoala, Ademola Lookman, and Wiliam Troost-Ekong were among the nominees announced by FIFA on Friday.