Canadian rapper Drake has lost a $1.5 million (more than N2 billion) bet after Argentina were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The Grammy-winning artiste had backed Argentina to defeat Spain in Sunday’s final, placing the wager through betting platform Stake. Had Argentina won, the bet would have returned more…
Spain’s extra-time victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final added another painful chapter to Lionel Messi’s extraordinary career, taking his tally of major final defeats to 13—a statistic that underscores both his longevity and his unprecedented ability to keep reaching football’s biggest stages. Lionel Messi’s glittering career has been defined by trophies,…
United States federal prosecutors and agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation have launched a preliminary probe into the financial operations of the Argentine Football Association in the US. They are investigating whether transactions linked to the body could constitute money laundering or fraud under American law. According to a report published on Wednesday by…
Prominent sports administrator and Chairman of Canaan Table Tennis Club, Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, has identified sports as Nigeria’s most potent weapon in the fight against drug abuse, urging governments, corporate organisations, and community leaders to invest more in youth-focused sporting programmes as a strategy for preventing substance abuse. Speaking in a statement to…
The Chairman of Cross River State Table Tennis Association, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD, has revealed plans to construct a world-class table tennis facility and athlete hostel in Calabar. The project aims to address the chronic infrastructure deficit and funding challenges that have long hindered the development of the sport in the state. Speaking recently…
The Chairman of Cross River State Table Tennis Association, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke PhD, has raised a formal alarm over the increasing exodus of talented athletes from the state. Speaking on the current state of the sport, Duke attributed the trend to a lack of structured support systems and poor welfare packages, which have forced…
By Kelvin Obambon In a move aimed at restoring the glory days of sports in Cross River State, the Chairman of the State Sports Commission, Hon. Etta Lawrence, on Monday inaugurated new leaderships for the state’s various sports associations at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar. Highlighting the ceremony was the inauguration of Rt. Hon. Orok…
Seven players from the Eritrean national football team, which secured a historic victory in Eswatini last week, have failed to return home, a source close to the team told the BBC. While some members of the squad travelled back from neighbouring South Africa, the seven players are reported to have absconded. There have been several cases in…
Nigerian judge, Justice Roli Daibo Harriman, led the CAF Appeal Board that stripped Senegal of its AFCON 2025 title. Harriman is Nigerian High Court judge and the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Board. She led the 9-member appeal panel that ruled on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) dispute, ultimately awarding…
By Kelvin Obambon The U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar buzzed with excitement on Thursday, March 5, 2026, as the inaugural day of the MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics delivered a series of high-octane performances. The event, which serves as a premier platform for discovering Nigeria’s next generation of track stars, saw athletes across various categories compete for…
