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Black Stars defender, Alexander Djiku has reportedly been banned by the French Football Association for betting on matches. According to a report filed by Ghanasoccernet, Djiku was handed a one-match ban by the Professional Football League (LFP) in France after investigations concluded over widespread betting by players and officials. He …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Algeria Local Organising Committee has officially unveiled the CHAN Algeria 2022 poster. The Sidi Boumediene mosque gate in Tlemcen is featured on the official poster as one of Algeria’s most recognizable gates. The story presented in the poster explains the history and makeup …

Canadian rap star Drake predicted Argentina’s hard-won victory at the FIFA World Cup finale yesterday, Sunday, December 18, 2022, but still lost his $1 million bet. Drake had bet in the 1×2 market, which meant he was confident Lionel Messi and his side’s victory would come within the 90 minute …

Nigeria and Benin have submitted a joint bid to stage the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025, so joining Algeria, Morocco and Zambia in having expressed an interest in hosting the finals. Three-time African champions Nigeria are looking to stage for the third time, having co-hosted with Ghana in 2000 …

Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has stressed that it is important for Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to him, if the national team fails to qualify for the mundial, it will mean football in the West African country is dead. “Nigeria football will be …

Outgoing Hearts of Oak captain Fatawu Mohammed believes God will punish him if he advises Daniel Afriyie Barnieh to renew his contract with the FA Cup champions. Hearts of Oak are currently sweating over Daniel Afriyie Barnieh’s contract as the player is yet to renew his contract, with many clubs …

Who is the GOAT between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo? – This is the largest football controversy to arise since the “Diego Maradona or Pele?” comparison. The two football legends have graced the game for the past 15 years with consistency hence they deserve all the praises and 5-star accolades …

After a thrilling final saw Argentina beat France on penalties, the awards for the 2022 World Cup were also announced. With some fine performances in Qatar, some of the biggest names in football were recognised. The Golden Ball Award, went to Lionel Messi of Argentina. This was Messi’s World Cup, …

Argentina have been crowned the champions of the World after beating France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in an iconic and tremendous final. Argentina beat the 2018 champions 4-2 on penalties after the 120 minutes of a roller coaster final ended 3-3. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe put up …

The news comes in the wake of Guinea being stripped of the rights to host the tournament. It was confirmed by IOL after communication from the South African Football Association by its president Danny Jordaan. Was the country to be awarded the rights, it would be the third time that …