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Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has expressed optimism that Cristiano Ronaldo can play beyond the 2026 World Cup. In a chat with The Guardian, Martínez maintains that Ronaldo earns his place through consistent performance rather than reputation. “I have always believed that it is the body that decides when a player retires, but in reality it is about the head. Cristiano …

Post views: 33 By Silvernews Coach Bright Ozabegbe, Technical Adviser of Ikorodu City FC, has attributed his steady rise in football to years of grassroots coaching and a formative playing career, underscoring the importance of early development structures in shaping his path. In an interview with Wakawaka Sports, the young tactician recounted his coaching beginnings with the Peter Rufia …

● The Italian does not defend any points in April After Sinner’s title run at the Miami Open presented by Itau, the Italian closed the gap between himself and world No. 1 Alcaraz. Spaniard Alcaraz remains 1,190 points ahead of Sinner in the PIF ATP Live rankings, but the 24-year-old Sinner is closing in quickly. Entering the BNP Paribas Open, …

Ghana’s senior team reportedly suffered a robbery incident during their stay in Vienna, just hours before their 5-1 defeat against Austria. The unfortunate event would have occurred while the players were away from a training session, leaving their hotel rooms unattended. According to first reports, unidentified thieves entered the players’ rooms and took valuable items. Among the stolen belongings were …

LALIGA has announced the candidates for the 2025/26 LALIGA DEPORTIVA MVP, an award that honors the best African player in the Spanish top division this season. In its fifth edition, this award continues to honor the profound influence of African players on LALIGA EA SPORTS, highlighting the growing presence of African talent in Spanish and European football. The winner will …

Post views: 23 The Niger Tornadoes produced a decisive late performance to secure a 2-0 victory over Wikki Tourists in their matchday 32 match of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna. After a hotly contested first half, the breakthrough came in the closing stages, with Abdulrasheed Shehu Dabai converting from the spot before …

Nigerian Samson Adamu has been appointed interim general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. He replaces Veron Mosengo-Omba of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who resigned to participate in the elections for president of the Football Federation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FECOFA). It is not yet clear how long Samson, son of …

The race to discover Nigeria’s next football sensation has reached fever pitch as the SMARTCity Lagos Masters Scouting Tournament 2.0 enters its decisive stages, moving from the historic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, to the electric atmosphere of the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium, Surulere. READ ALSO: Efe Agalive marks emotional return with strong 100-meter race The four-day tournament, which began in …

Tottenham Hotspur have announced that interim manager Igor Tudor has left the club by mutual consent after just 44 days in charge. The decision came after a series of disappointing results, including a 5-2 defeat against Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. The Croatian manager, hired to stabilize the club following Thomas …

Igor Tudor has left his position as Tottenham Hotspur interim manager after just 44 days and seven games, BBC Sport reports. Spurs said they had “mutually agreed” with the Croatian to part ways with “immediate effect”. The decision comes a week after a damaging 3-0 home defeat to fellow club Nottingham Forest on March 22, a result that left Spurs …