The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant increase in prize money for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), according to DAILY POST. The champions of this year’s tournament will now receive $1 million, while the runners-up and third-placed teams will earn $500,000 and $350,000 respectively. CAF confirmed that the prize increase will also extend to bonuses for all participating nations. A total of 12 teams will compete for continental glory at the WAFCON 2024 finals. Group A: Morocco (hosts), Zambia, Senegal, DR CongoGroup B: Nigeria, Tunisia, Botswana, AlgeriaGroup C: South Africa (defending champions), Ghana, Mali,…
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Each Real Madrid player will pocket a €1 million bonus if the team goes on to win the Club World Cup, according to Diario AS. Los Blancos are currently in the quarter-finals of the tournament, taking place in the United States. They recently knocked out Juventus in the Round of 16 and are set to face Borussia Dortmund this weekend in the last eight. Dortmund booked their quarter-final spot after a 2-1 victory over Monterrey. The highly anticipated clash between Real Madrid and Dortmund is scheduled to kick off at 9:00 p.m. Nigerian time.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has revealed he is “frightened” about returning to the club following the tragic death of teammate Diogo Jota. Jota died in a car crash on Thursday while travelling to the UK. The vehicle reportedly caught fire, claiming the lives of the 28-year-old and his younger brother, Alex Silva. In an emotional tribute shared on social media, Salah wrote: “I am truly lost for words.Until yesterday, I never thought there would be something that would frighten me about going back to Liverpool after the break.Teammates come and go, but not like this.It’s going to be extremely difficult…
Thomas Partey, who recently became a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Arsenal, has been charged with multiple sexual offences. The 32-year-old faces five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. According to reports, two of the rape charges involve one woman, while three others relate to a second woman. The sexual assault charge involves a third woman. The alleged incidents took place between 2021 and 2022. Partey is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5.
Borussia Dortmund have officially confirmed that an agreement has been reached for the transfer of Jamie Gittens to Chelsea. The 20-year-old winger is set to sign a seven-year contract with the Blues, with the deal reportedly worth around £55 million. Gittens joined Dortmund from Manchester City in 2020 and made his senior debut in 2022. Since then, he has featured in 107 matches across all competitions, scoring 17 goals. He enjoyed a standout season last term, netting 12 goals in 48 appearances, including four in the UEFA Champions League. In a statement, Dortmund managing director Lars Ricken said: “We discovered…
The funeral ceremony for late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday in Gondomar, Portugal. Initially, local priest Father Jose Manuel Macedo had announced that the service would be held at 4 p.m. on Friday. However, he later confirmed a change of plans, citing minor paperwork delays that must be resolved before the bodies can be repatriated. According to the UK Mirror, the wake will be held at the São Cosme Chapel, followed by a funeral mass at Igreja Matriz de Gondomar — the Catholic church located nearby. Jota, 28,…
Liverpool have announced that Diogo Jota’s iconic No. 20 shirt will be permanently retired in honour of the late forward. The club made the announcement via their official website on Thursday, paying tribute to Jota, who tragically passed away at the age of 28 in a car accident in Spain that also claimed the life of his brother, Andre Silva. In recognition of Jota’s vital role in the club’s historic 2024-2025 Premier League title win — their 20th top-flight crown — the Reds will immortalise his jersey number. Jota’s final goal came in April’s Merseyside derby, where his trademark shimmy…
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has officially become a free agent, making him eligible to negotiate with other clubs despite having a contract with the MLS side until December 2025. Under FIFA regulations, players entering the final six months of their contract are permitted to sign pre-contract agreements with new clubs — a rule Messi can now take advantage of. This development has fueled speculation about a possible exit from Inter Miami, with Saudi giants Al Hilal reportedly preparing a formal offer to tempt the Argentina star. Messi’s future remains uncertain, with many linking his next move to preparations for…
Argentina World Cup winner Ángel Di María has officially announced the end of his professional football career in Europe. The 37-year-old made the revelation in an emotional post shared on Instagram on Wednesday. His statement comes just days after he featured for Benfica in their Club World Cup Round of 16 loss to Chelsea, where he currently leads the tournament’s scoring chart. “Today, it’s time to return home. My career in Europe is over,” Di María wrote. “After 18 years playing in Europe, it’s time to go back.” He went on to thank the clubs he represented during his illustrious…
Liverpool have turned down a formal approach from Bayern Munich for Colombian forward Luis Díaz, reinforcing their stance that the player is not for sale.Bayern’s director of sport, Max Eberl, was informed that the Premier League champions have no interest in entering negotiations for the 28-year-old. This marks the second time this summer Liverpool have rebuffed interest in Díaz, having already dismissed a similar enquiry from Barcelona.Since joining Liverpool from FC Porto in January 2022, Díaz has become a key figure at Anfield. He was instrumental in the club’s title-winning campaign under Arne Slot last season, scoring 13 goals and…