In 2026, European football betting markets are more efficient than ever. Odds adjust quickly, data is widely available, and major lines are tightly priced. Still, some markets remain consistently mispriced. These are usually not the most popular ones, but the ones that receive less attention. Many bettors now follow...
Football
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), have arrested one Osagie Destiny Etinosa for alleged N11 million fraud. The suspect, who was arrested through an open source intelligence, had been parading himself on Instagram account @ officialking _ etto. as a football...
Nobody sits at a desk and studies odds for half an hour anymore. Or rather, a small number of people still do, but they no longer represent the typical session. The person using a betting platform in 2026 opens an app between bus stops, places a live football selection...
Nigerian singer and performer Mr P has shared more details about his early life, saying he once balanced football and music before fully focusing on entertainment. He posted a picture on his Instagram page hours ago showing his background in football. In the post, he revealed that he was...
For years, if you mentioned online betting in Nigeria, it meant one thing and that is football. Weekend fixtures. Champions League nights. Local derbies. That was the center of activity. But something else has started appearing more frequently on betting platforms. Quick, round-based games that don’t depend on a...
It is hard not to notice. Brazilian footballers are often criticised not only when they play badly, but sometimes simply for being themselves. Beyond goals, assists, and trophies, their personality, style, and flair are frequently placed under an unforgiving spotlight. Take Ronaldinho. At the height of his career, he...
African football has given the world some of its most talented and exciting players, but beyond their incredible skills on the pitch, many African footballers have also captured global attention with their striking looks and undeniable charisma. These athletes represent a perfect blend of athletic excellence and aesthetic appeal,...
Moroccan hospitality before, during and after the tournament has been exceptional Like millions of football fans who descended on Morocco for the African Cup of Nations final here in Rabat, and hundreds of millions more who watched globally, this has been an amazing tournament. The football infrastructure here has...
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has called time on his international career—just weeks before Nigeria kicks off its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign on December 21. The 31-year-old defender, who has been a pillar in Nigeria’s backline for nearly a decade, made the surprise announcement on Thursday...
Former Super Eagles captain and midfield maestro, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, has credited his formative football years in Germany for shaping his discipline, character, and professional outlook. In the latest edition of The Exchange Podcast hosted by Femi Soneye, and monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday,...
Aston Villa got off to a challenging start to the season, with no wins from the first three games and no goals scored. Luckily, the club fared much better in the transfer window, especially on deadline day. The biggest piece of news was the acquisition of Jadon Sancho on...
Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has committed to attending all home matches of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan to show his support. Ladoja made this pledge during a courtesy visit by the club’s Chairman, Mr. Taiwo Lekan-Salami, alongside players and management staff, to...
THE hope and aspiration of youngsters to eek a living and make a career out of the game of football, has been rekindled with the admission of more talents into the Agada United Football Club. According to the youthful coach and team manager of the Lagos-based football club, Emmanuel...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Chairman of Lobi Stars Football Club, Makurdi and Permanent Secretary, Dr. Philip Nongo has unveiled the new Technical Adviser of the club. The new technical adviser of the club is Coach Bala Abubakar. Unveiling the new Technical Adviser of the club on Monday...
On 6 December 1977, Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria’s military Head of State, received a group of young men from Eastern Nigeria who had come to present him with a trophy won in a football contest against the rest of Africa. They were members of a football team known as Rangers International Football...
Super Falcons of Nigeria have stormed into the semi-finals of the Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a resounding 5-0 victory over Zambia in Casablanca. The nine-time champions produced a scintillating performance, leaving fans and opponents alike in awe. The Nigerian team asserted their dominance from the onset,...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Botswana’s Mares in their second group match at the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco. The match, played at Stade Larbi Zaouli, saw the Southern Africans put up a spirited challenge against the nine-time champions. Tough Encounter The game was a closely...
Head coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Justine Madugu, has reiterated the team’s focus on achieving their Mission X target at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Ahead of the team’s second group B game against Botswana, Madugu emphasized the importance of taking each match one...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Super Falcons of Nigeria have kept their Mission X dreams alive with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Tunisia at the Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Asisat Oshoala’s fourth-minute strike set the tone for the win, which was followed by Rinsola Babajide’s powerful shot...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a historic increase in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 prize money, doubling the winner’s share to a whopping $1 million and boosting the total prize money by 45% to over $3.4...