The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed a significant prize money increase for the upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a move aimed at further elevating the women’s game, CAF has boosted the total prize pool for the WAFCON finals by 45%. According to the new prize breakdown, the tournament champions will walk away with a whopping $1 million. The runners-up will claim $500,000, while the third- and fourth-place teams will earn $350,000 and $300,000 respectively. Quarter-finalists will also be rewarded with $200,000 each. Meanwhile, teams finishing third and fourth in their respective groups will receive…
Author: Damilola Amuda (Goalgetter)
Nigerian football is mourning the loss of one of its greatest ever goalkeepers, Peter Rufai, who sadly passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 61 after a prolonged illness. Affectionately known as Dodo Mayana, Rufai’s name is etched in Nigerian football history for his outstanding contributions to the sport. Rufai was a vital part of the Super Eagles squad that lifted the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in Tunisia in 1994, a triumph that still resonates with fans to this day. He also represented Nigeria on the global stage, featuring at two FIFA World Cups — in 1994 (USA)…
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died at the age of 28 following a devastating car accident in Spain. The tragic crash, which occurred at around 12:30 a.m. local time on the A-52 motorway near Cernadilla in Zamora, also claimed the life of Jota’s younger brother, Andre Silva, 26, a player for Liga Portugal 2 side Penafiel. According to reports, the brothers were travelling in a Lamborghini when a tyre blowout caused their car to veer off the road while overtaking another vehicle. The vehicle subsequently caught fire, leaving no chance of survival. Jota’s death comes just days after he married…
Chelsea have officially completed the signing of Joao Pedro from Brighton in a transfer worth up to £60 million. The 23-year-old Brazilian forward has penned a seven-year contract and has already jetted off to the United States to join Enzo Maresca’s squad at the FIFA Club World Cup. Pedro will be eligible to feature for Chelsea during the tournament, with the registration window for new players open between June 27 and July 3. That means he could make his debut as soon as the quarter-final clash against Palmeiras in Philadelphia this Saturday, giving him a shot at winning silverware within…
Former Nigeria U23 national team coach, Samson Siasia, has made a stunning revelation about former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi. In a recent interview with Elegbete TV, Siasia disclosed that Mikel offered him €50,000 in a bid to secure a place in Nigeria’s squad for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. According to Siasia, Mikel initially showed no interest in helping the team during their Olympic qualification campaign. At that time, Mikel was struggling for game time at Chelsea, spending much of his season on the bench. “Mikel wasn’t a regular starter at Chelsea then; he was mostly on the…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons continued their impressive run of form on Sunday with a commanding 3-1 victory over arch-rivals Ghana’s Black Queens in a closed-door friendly played in Casablanca, Morocco. The match formed part of their final preparations for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which kicks off next month. The nine-time African champions took charge early, with Chiwendu Ihezuo opening the scoring in the 34th minute. Star striker Asisat Oshoala doubled the lead from the penalty spot just before halftime, while team captain Rasheedat Ajibade added a third five minutes into the second half. Although Ghana’s Evelyn Badu…
Chelsea advanced to the Club World Cup quarter-finals after a chaotic, drama-filled clash with Benfica that stretched more than four hours and included a two-hour weather delay. In a match played at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium, Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall struck late in extra time to secure a 4-1 win for the Blues, setting up a quarter-final date with Palmeiras. Things had initially looked routine for Chelsea, who led through Reece James’ superb near-post free-kick in the 64th minute. But with just four minutes left on the clock, play was suspended due to severe thunderstorms in…
England’s Under-21s have successfully defended their European Championship crown, edging past Germany 3-2 after extra time in a dramatic final in Bratislava. Just under two years after their 1-0 victory over Spain in Georgia, the Young Lions once again lifted the trophy, echoing the back-to-back titles won by England’s youth in 1982 and 1984. Lee Carsley’s side showed resilience after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Germany in the group stage only 10 days earlier. This time, England flew out of the blocks, with Harvey Elliott and Omari Hutchinson striking within the opening 25 minutes to establish a 2-0 lead. Germany,…
Kwara United made history on Saturday by lifting their first-ever President Federation Cup title, overcoming the spirited challenge of Abakaliki FC in a dramatic penalty shootout at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. The clash was tightly contested, with both sides unable to find the net across 90 minutes of play. Alalade Wasiu came close to breaking the deadlock for the Harmony Boys in the second half, heading home what he thought was the opening goal, only for it to be ruled offside. With neither team managing to score in regulation time, the match was decided from the spot. Kwara…
Paris FC have officially secured the services of Nigerian winger Moses Simon, completing a €7 million transfer from fellow Ligue 1 side FC Nantes. The 29-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the newly promoted club, becoming one of their marquee signings ahead of the 2025/26 season. Simon brings with him a wealth of experience from his six-year spell at Nantes, where he made a significant impact on and off the pitch. Over the course of 201 appearances in all competitions, he scored 37 goals and registered 42 assists. In Ligue 1 alone, he featured 151 times and found the…