SportsNews

George Baldock, Former Premier League Star, Dead At 31

Published

1 year ago

October 10, 2024

George Baldock

The global football community is in mourning following the sudden death of Greek international and Panathinaikos defender George Baldock, who passed away at the age of 31.

The former Sheffield United player was found dead in the swimming pool of his home in Glyfada, Athens, on Wednesday evening.

Baldock’s family expressed their devastation, stating, “We are in shock at this terrible loss.” Tributes poured in across social media, with top-flight Greek Super League clubs, as well as fans from rival teams, uniting to express their condolences.

A first examination found no signs of foul play, though reports suggest Baldock had been deceased for several hours when discovered.

The Greek Football Federation has requested that the national team wear black armbands during their Nations League match in honor of Baldock, who earned 12 caps for Greece.

Baldock had recently joined Panathinaikos after seven years with Sheffield United, and he played his final match just days before his passing.

Clubs like Sheffield United, MK Dons, and Northampton Town expressed deep sadness at the loss of their former player, with tributes highlighting Baldock’s passion, work ethic, and impact on the pitch.

The football world continues to honor Baldock, a player known for his determination and winning mentality, as it grieves his untimely passing.

SportsNews

2026 World Cup: Super Eagles waiting for FIFA’s decision – Iwobi

Published

2 hours ago

February 6, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup.

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Iwobi was asked by SuperSport if he would rather lift the AFCON 2025 trophy or qualify for the World Cup?

The 29-year-old, who played at the 2018 of the World Cup, replied: “I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.

“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have like in your career, a memorable moment.

“But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been. They would like to say ‘I want to go to the World Cup,’ so I can’t be selfish and say win the AFCON and for my teammates to not go to the World Cup. So it’s a tough one. I don’t know. I don’t know.”

Politics

PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE OF THE SUPER EAGLES ON THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER

Published

7 days ago

January 30, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

President Bola Tinubu sends his condolences

to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze on the passing of his mother.

The President also extends his sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, who passed away on Thursday.

President Tinubu mourns with the Chukwueze family and encourages them to find solace in the memory and legacy of their late matriarch.

“The passing of Mrs Chukwueze, the mother of one of our bright football stars, just a few days after the passing of Super Eagles’ captain Wilfred Ndidi’s father, is deeply saddening.

I mourn with them, and I am with them in prayers during this difficult time,” the President says.

President Tinubu prays that God Almighty will grant the departed eternal rest.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)