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SNOW TV NEWS SPORT DESKSuper Eagles striker and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen and his partner, Stefanie Kim Ladewig, have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Liora Audrey.Turkish football giants Galatasaray announced the arrival on Thursday through their official social media platforms, congratulating the couple and wishing their newborn daughter a long, healthy, and happy life.The new addition makes the couple parents of two children. They already have a daughter, Hailey.The birth comes as Osimhen, 27, continues to enjoy an impressive spell with Galatasaray, where he has been an important figure in the club's attacking setup this season.The happy news also follows reports that Ladewig was involved in a minor road accident in Istanbul earlier this mo...

SNOW TV NEWS SPORT DESKThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its earlier decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, restoring the competition to its traditional two-year cycle.The decision was unanimously approved at a CAF Executive Committee meeting held on Thursday, October 29, 2026.CAF President Patrice Motsepe had recently disclosed at the continent’s strategy conference in Cabo Verde that the Executive Committee would review its previous decision to extend the tournament’s cycle from two to four years.CAF had initially proposed introducing a new Africa Nations League to replace AFCON as the continent’s biennial football competition. However, the governing body acknowledged that the proposed league would require several y...

SNOW TV NEWS SPORT DESKFIFA reportedly generated an astonishing $5 billion (£3.8 billion) from ticket sales and hospitality packages during the 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, intensifying criticism of its pricing policies and raising concerns about football’s growing commercialization.According to a report by Martyn Ziegler of The Times, the revenue significantly exceeded FIFA’s initial projection of $3.3 billion (£2.47 billion) from the two income streams. It also contributed to the tournament’s reported overall revenue of $15 billion (£11.25 billion), highlighting the enormous financial potential of the expanded competition.However, the figures have sparked outrage among supporters’ groups, which argue that soaring ticket prices have place...

SNOW TV NEWS DESKAfrican national football teams are entering a decisive period as they strengthen their squads, assess emerging talents, and refine tactical approaches ahead of the continent’s next major international tournament.With expectations rising among supporters, coaches, and football authorities, upcoming international fixtures will provide important opportunities for teams to measure their progress, identify weaknesses, and build the consistency needed to compete at the highest level.Several national teams are expected to focus on rebuilding their squads by combining experienced players with promising young talents. This transition could improve competition for places while providing emerging footballers with opportunities to establish themselves on the international...