Authorities said the 31-year-old, nicknamed “Speedy” Gonzalez, was shot in an attack inside a house in the coastal province of Esmeraldas, border of Colombia which is plagued by rival drug gangs. Police did not specify a motive for the crime. A second victim, who was not identified, died while being rushed to the hospital. Ecuador […]
The 62-year-old, who also coached Real Madrid and Manchester United among other clubs, was sacked by Turkish side Fenerbahce after Benfica beat them in the Champions League play-offs. Benfica, in a statement released, said Mourinho signed a contract “to run until the end of the 2026/27 season” with an option for either party to end […]
The AFCON 2024 silver medalists dropped a place from the previous ranking on the back of poor outings in recent international matches. The Super Eagles home-based team endured a disastrous CHAN campaign, while the main team struggled to beat Rwanda in Uyo, before taking a point in South Africa. The poor performances saw Nigeria accumulate […]
Iorfa said he never embezzled money while managing the Makurdi-based outfit, contrary to the claims contained in the state’s forensic audit report. “They owe me over N400 million. I have documentation for it,” he said firmly on the programme ECN Hard Truth. I never embezzled money. I was wrongly accused.” The former Nigeria international, who […]
Venezuela’s hopes of qualifying for a first-ever World Cup ended in crushing fashion with a 6-3 home defeat to Colombia, and the fallout was swift. Maduro, addressing the nation in the wake of the defeat, described the result as a “painful loss” and demanded sweeping changes within the Vinotinto camp. “All of Venezuela demands a […]
Team Lagos clinched the top spot on the medals table with a total of 110 medals, including 52 gold, 32 silver, and 26 bronze, affirming the state’s dominance in youth sports. In a congratulatory message, Sanwo-Olu praised the athletes, coaches, and the Lagos State Sports Commission for their efforts, saying the victory reflected the state’s […]
Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, said the command was fully prepared to ensure a safe and hitch-free event. “Our men will be deployed in full strength to police the game,” he said, promising the safety of everyone attending or travelling for the match. Read Also: AFCON 2025: Rohr fires Eagles warning ahead of JKK Uyo showdown Azare […]