Former Barcelona and Sevilla star Dani Alves could be facing up to nine years in prison if the prosecution gets the conviction they are hoping for, as his rape case has finally reached the trial phase.
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CAF Awards: Osimhen Makes Final Shortlist
Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has made the final shortlist for the 2023 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Player Of The Year. Osimhen, the only Nigerian to make the cut will be seeking to crown an impressive year with the biggest individual awards on the continent.
Osimhen, Ndidi Will Miss Super Eagles World Cup Qualifiers - NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has stated that Super Eagles and Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen, Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, and AC Milan’s new boy Samuel Chukwueze will not participate in the team’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against the Warriors of Zimbabwe and the Crocodiles of Lesotho.
NFF Suspends 14 Referees for Poor Conduct
The Referring Development Unit of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has forced discipline on fourteen (14) referees OF the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) by issuing them suspension on Monday due to poor officiating in the ongoing 2023/2024 NPFL season. The refereeing department released a statement on Monday indicting the officials and confirming their preliminary suspension. The Refereeing Development Unit stated the suspension was necessary due to poor performances of Referees/ Assistant Referees since Week 2 of the 2023/ 2024 NPFL season.
EPL Deducts 10 Points From Everton
Everton have received an immediate 10-point deduction after being found to have breached the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules. The point deduction, which was meted out by an independent commission will be effected immediately. The punishment is the biggest sporting sanction in the competition's history will push Everton further down to 19th place in the table, placing them on a new total of four points.
EPL: Nothing Wrong With Newcastle's Goal Against Arsenal – Panel
The Premier League’s Independent Key Match Incidents Panel has agreed that referee Stuart Attwell and the VAR officials were correct to award Newcastle United’s winning goal against Arsenal on Saturday. According to some news outlets, the panel, however, noted that the officials missed two red cards.
2023 CAF Awards: Victor Osimhen Bags Player Of The Year Nomination
Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the Men Player of the Year category in the upcoming 2023 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards. Osimhen's nomination was reportedly disclosed in a statement released by CAF's organizing body via its official website.