The Minister of Sports, John Enoh, has condemned the Libyan authoritiesā treatment of the Super Eagles team ahead of its second leg match slated for Tuesday in the country. The Nigerian contingent, who were billed to land in Benghazi for the second leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, scheduled for…
The Libyan Football Federation (Libyan FF) has addressed the concerns over the recent diversion of the Nigerian national teamās flight ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya. In an official statement, the Federation expressed regret for any inconvenience caused but firmly denied any foul play or intentional mishandling of the situation. āSuch…
Nigerian-born Samson Dauda has clinched the prestigious 2024 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding title, securing the largest prize ever awarded in the sportās history. The event took place at the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas in the United States, serving as the grand finale of the 2024 Olympia weekend. Fifteen elite athletes advanced from the pre-judging…
The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that the Super Eagles will not honour the second leg of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria and Libya after they were held hostage at the North African nationās airport. āPlayers have resolved not to play the match any longer as NFF officials are making plans…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, is dead. Fregeneās death news was confirmed by ex-international and close friend, Segun Odegbami, on Sunday. Odegbami said the Nigerian football legend died after a protected illness in the presence of his wife, Tina, and two of his children. āA few minutes ago, Peter…
Players and officials of the Super Eagles have been left stranded at the Al Abaq airport in Al Abaq, Libya hours after arriving in the country. About an hour before landing, the Nigerian aircraft approached its destination, Benghazi, but it was diverted to another city, which was more than two hoursā drive from the…
A crew of DStv journalists going to cover the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match were attacked and kidnapped while one of them has now been confirmed dead, SaharaReporters has learnt. SaharaReporters earlier reported that the Anambra State Police Command said that joint security forces led by the command rescued six sports journalists who…
Former Premier League footballer George Baldock has reportedly been found dead in his swimming pool in Greece at the age of 31. The former Sheffield United defender, who joined Greek club Panathinaikos in the summer, was found dead in a pool at his home, according to reports in Greece. Multiple outlets in the country have…
Pep Guardiola may have a new ‘hateful eight’ after details of Manchester City’s legal battle with the Premier League were released. Following the conclusion of the hearing into Associated Party Transaction rules – regulations introduced in late 2021 following Newcastle United’s takeover and tightened in 2023 – the report has named clubs that submitted evidence…
World footballās governing body FIFA on Thursday gave no verdict either way on a Palestinian request to suspend Israel, but instead launched an investigation into allegations of discrimination. At FIFAās congress in Bangkok in May, the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) called for its Israeli counterpart to be suspended and for Israeli teams to be banned…