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The Bendel Insurance hierarchy has warned their head coach, Kennedy Boboye, over the incident that overshadowed their matchday 32 clash in Benin City. completesports.com information. Bendel Insurance condemns the coach’s conduct and issues a strong warning The club also wrote a letter of apology to the leadership of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) and the Nigerian Referees Association (NRA) …

FIFA has announced the list of African referees who will take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven referees securing places in football’s biggest tournament. However, the list does not include some famous names. According to the Africa Top Sports report, the referees selected are: Mustapha Ghorbal (Algeria)Amin Mohamed (Egypt)Pierre Atcho (Gabon)Jalal Jayed (Morocco)Dahane Beida (Mauritania)Tom Abongile (South …

Former Nigerian international Garba Lawal has called for the upcoming friendly matches to serve as a basis for rebuilding the national team. Lawal also defended previous friendlies against Iran and Jordan, insisting that no opponent should be underestimated in modern football. “The coach (Eric Chelle) decided to bring new faces to the team, which is good. We are not going …

It was a day of exciting football and goals as the Kwara First Lady Pre-Season Women’s Championship kicked off in grand style at the KFA Pitch inside the George Innih Stadium, Ilorin. Hosts Kwara United Queens recorded a resounding 4-1 victory over Champions Rise to mark a perfect start to their campaign. The Courageous Queens dominated the game from the …

Leadership Professor Akin Akinpelu has emphasized the critical role of sports in building a healthy society, highlighting the strong connection between physical fitness and mental development. Akinpelu made this known during an interview with Sportxvibe.com.ng after presenting a trophy to the Yellow House at the 9th biennial inter-house sports competition of JNISSI schools. “I think sports are wonderful. In addition …

Aryna Sabalenka The Stuttgart Tennis Grand Prix in Germany will begin on Monday without the world’s best player. Aryna Sabalenka withdrew from the WTA 500 tournament on Thursday, two steps shy of a Grand Slam, citing an unspecified injury sustained after winning the Miami Open late last month. “I am very sad to say that I will not be able …

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) will make its debut in Nigeria with a fight between Nigeria’s Wasi “The Nigerian Jaguar” Adeshina and Spanish star Ignacio “Nacho” Campos. The PFL announced on Friday that the opening match of the PFL Africa will be held in Lagos in June this year. The PFL is a global mixed martial arts organization and one …

Former Arsenal star Paul Merton has predicted Mikel Arteta’s side will be crowned Premier League champions after this weekend’s matches. Arsenal will return to league action when they host Bournemouth at the Emirate Stadium on Saturday. A victory for the Gunners will leave them 12 points clear of Manchester City, who will travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea. The …

FIFA has officially announced the appointment of referees for the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup, confirming a record group of referees who will oversee the largest edition of the tournament to date. A total of 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video match referees have been selected from the six confederations and 50 member associations. The selection follows a …

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has rejected allegations of corruption following the organisation’s controversial decision to strip Senegal of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to Morocco. Speaking in Morocco on Thursday, Motsepe rejected the allegations raised by Senegalese authorities, insisting that CAF has nothing to hide and remains open to legal scrutiny. …