Brazilian football legend Ronaldo has announced his candidacy for president of the country’s football association, aiming to “restore the prestige” of the national team. The 48-year-old, who earned 98 caps for Brazil, will challenge current Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues for the role. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the minister for Sports Development, John Owan-Enoh said that President Bola Tinubu in a clear commitment to sports development has approved the backlog of outstanding payments that are due for the national teams and coaches of various sports, totalling about twelve billion naira (N12b) The minister disclosed this on Saturday, January … Read more
Fikayo Tomori has been handed an England recall by Gareth Southgate after Harry Maguire was ruled out through injury. Ollie Watkins is back in the squad in place of Patrick Bamford, who made his international debut last month. England are set for two World Cup qualifiers away to Andorra on October 9 and at home … Read more