WAFU-B U20: Hosts Togo Opens with Draw, Ghana Salvages Late Point
The 2024 WAFU-B U20 Championship kicked off in Lomé, Togo, on Thursday, October 17, with exciting opening day encounters at the Kégué and Municipal stadiums, Kennedy Ugbodaga of Platinumnewwsng.com reports.…
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Erling Haaland’s stunning hat-trick led Manchester City to a 3-1 win against West Ham United, putting them at the top of the Premier League table after Arsenal’s 1-1 draw at…
BALLPOINT: A THRESHOLD OF THE SUPER EAGLES’ CONTINUED SCUFFLES AND DILEMMAS
The Moustached Journalist says; Football is often more than just a game, particularly in countries like Nigeria, where the sport holds significant cultural and social importance. The Super Eagles, the…
AFCON 2025: CAF Denies Tournament Postponement
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dismissed reports claiming that the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be postponed from July 2025 to January 2026, platinumnewsng.com is reporting.…
I am ready for the Super Eagles – Maduka Okoye
Udinese goalie, Maduka Okoye has declared his readiness to return back to the Super Eagles of Nigeria and earn a starting place, platinumnewsng.com is reporting. In a recent conversation with…
Sports Minister Credits Collective Efforts As Secret Of AFCON Performance
Says more work needs to be done on local football, sports funding. Diana-Mary Nsan The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has attributed Nigeria’s commendable performance at…
NPFL24: Sometimes it happens in football – Paul Offor responds to Odigie
Head Coach at Sporting Lagos, Paul Offor has responded to Monday Odigie’s complaints of poor officiating in Sporting’s 1-0 victory over Bendel Insurance in the Nigeria Premier Football League, platinumnewsng.com…
NPFL24: “AFCON, Where are Nigeria referees? I rest my case” – Monday Odigie
Head coach of Bendel Insurance, Monday Odigie has named horrendous officiating as the reason why Nigeria referees were not called up for the Africa Cup of Nations, platinumnewsng.com is reporting.…
Côte d’ivoire becomes the ninth nation to host and win AFCON.
By Osaro Matthew The host of Africa Cup of Nations 2023, Côte d’Ivoire becomes the 9th country to host and win the prestigious biennial competition after defeating Nigeria in the…
BALLPOINT: IS THIS ANOTHER AFCON DÉJÀ VU – THE ASTONISHMENT OF SOUTH AFRICA 2013 IN IVORY COAST 2024?
The Moustached Journalist says; Apparently, not many gave Nigeria a chance to advance to the ultimate stage of the tournament due to the coach’s controversial stance on the bloated retinue…