Panini will no longer provide its World Cup sticker albums after the 2030 tournament, ending a partnership of 60 years with Fifa. The publisher has produced the books and stickers since the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. Football’s world governing body has signed a new deal with Fanatics, owner of collectibles brand Topps, which will…
Federico Valverde was taken to hospital with a head injury after an alleged dressing room incident with Real Madrid team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni, just three days before they face a crunch title match against rivals Barcelona. Real later said in a statement they had opened disciplinary proceeding against the pair “following the incidents that occurred this…
Gerard Pique has been given a two-month ban by the Spanish football federation after an argument with a referee. The former Spain and Barcelona star, who retired from playing in 2022, is now co-owner of FC Andorra and the dispute took place during his side’s 1-0 defeat by Albacete last week. Referee Alonso de Ena…
South African international forward Danelle Lochner has signed a new contract with Premiership Women’s Rugby side Harlequins for the 2026-27 season. The 28-year-old lock joined Quins in 2023 and has made 26 appearances so far, although missed almost four months of the season with a shoulder injury and returned to the pitch at the end…
By Mohamed Lamin Banya Sierra Leone has recorded a proud moment at the ongoing WAFU U-20 Women’s Tournament 2026 in Guinea-Bissau, as two of its female referees delivered an impressive performance on the international stage. FIFA Centre Referee Aminata Fullah and Assistant Referee Agnes Gbla officiated the opening clash between Senegal and Gambia, demonstrating confidence,…
World 400m champion Collen Kebinatshipi has urged African federations to “protect” their athletes after World Athletics blocked six runners from the continent who wanted to transfer their allegiance to Turkey. Switching nationality has increasingly become an attractive option for athletes seeking better incentives and structured support. However, this growing trend has contributed to a talent…
Former Nigeria striker Michael Eneramo has died after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly match, the country’s football federation (NFF) has announced. The 40-year-old collapsed on the pitch five minutes into the second half in Kaduna on Friday. Eneramo won 10 caps for the Super Eagles and had spells in Tunisia, Algeria, Saudi…
Sabastian Sawe made history at the London Marathon by becoming the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race. The 31-year-old Kenyan crossed the line to win in one hour 59 minutes 30 seconds, more than one minute faster than the late Kelvin Kiptum’s previous record of 2:00:35, set in 2023. The…
By Lamin Tarawallie President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Babadi Kamara, has arrived in Canada ahead of the 75th FIFA Congress scheduled for 30th April 2026. He is accompanied by Executive Committee Member Mohamed Sorie Jalloh and General Secretary Ing. Mohamed Benson Bawoh, reflecting Sierra Leone’s active participation in global football governance discussions….
On the night that changed her life, Madina Okot sat quietly. The Kenyan was waiting, hoping and praying that her name would be called at the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft in New York. “I was so nervous,” she told BBC Sport Africa, reflecting on those moments inside the venue on 13 April. “When…
