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France coach Didier Deschamps questioned the referee after France’s 2-0 World Cup semi-final loss to Spain on Tuesday. While admitting that his team was technically inferior and outmatched, Deschamps berated referee Ivan Barton and asked reporters: “Is the referee at the level required to officiate a World Cup semi-final?” Deschamps’ frustrations stemmed from some key refereeing decisions during the match …

In American footballEvery game needs players, coaches and fans. But you also need people who understand the rules, manage the pressure and protect the pace of the game. For Yemisi Eunice Akintoye, refereeing became a way to be close to football and help make the game more disciplined, fair and professional. Yemisi is a former footballer, a graduate of the …

Post views: 114 Social-emotional learning for campus safety AN ALUMNI-DRIVEN COMMUNITY COMMITMENT.FLAGSHIP: FREEDOM 250 ACTIVITIES ORGANIZED BY:USGEAAN-ENUGUUnite. Empower. Transform together. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:Enugu Window to America,Rangers International Football Club Foundation,University of Nigeria Enugu Campus – UNEC Security Department PROGRAM FOCUS:Training of 100 UNEC security personnel on social-emotional learning + REBTTo improve:Productivity | Human relations …

The Premier League is home to a host of the best football players from around the world. In terms of national representation, Nigeria is ranked 15th with the 2026/27 season underway. For now, there are ten players representing 2.5 percent of all players in the division. While that number could change over the rest of the transfer window, there are …

Technology continues to reshape industries and football is no exception. Futbol Conect has entered the African sports technology landscape with a digital platform that connects players, clubs, academies, coaches, scouts, agents, referees, sponsors and fans through innovative online solutions. The platform simplifies football networking, talent identification, recruitment, event promotion and professional profile management, while reducing barriers that traditionally limit access …

Former Benin Republic international Mouritala Ogunbiyi has revealed why he chose to represent the Cheetahs rather than his country of birth, Nigeria, saying the decision was driven by opportunity, appreciation and the chance to fulfill his international ambitions. Speaking exclusively to Sports247 during the colorful appreciation ceremony held in honor of the immediate past of the Nigerian Football Coaches Association …

Post views: 29 By Wakawaka Sports The Managing Director of Silvernews Communication and Publisher of Wakawaka Sports Extra, Mr. Kennedy Onwunali, has extended warm birthday congratulations to the respected sports administrator and philanthropist, Sir Fred Edoreh, in recognition of his immense contribution to the growth of sports and his unwavering commitment to humanity. In a goodwill message, Onwunali described …

Noni Madueke believes England have developed a fear factor at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after reaching the semi-finals for the fourth time in history. Thomas Tuchel’s men came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 after extra time on Saturday, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice to set up their quarter-final clash against Argentina. The victory in Miami came after a …

Abayomi Ademola Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has confirmed that the Scottish champions have made a new contract offer to Kelechi Iheanacho as negotiations continue over the Nigerian striker’s future at the club. Iheanacho became a free agent after his previous contract expired at the end of June, with Celtic unable to activate the one-year extension clause in his contract. Despite …

Post views: 14 The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has expressed deep sadness over the death of the mother of Nigeria National League (NNL) President and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee Member, George Aluo. In a press release jointly signed by the President, Cosmos Chukwuemeka, and Secretary, Tunde Liadi, …