Piers Edwards

Sports broadcast journalist + commentator + investigator. Freelance. Ex-BBC World TV/World Service/Sport Africa, ex-CNN World Sport.

[Piers Edwards @piers_e]

@osasuo @BBCAfrica Thank you Osasu - that's very kind of you. It was 2003 for the record, and not the most auspicious of starts if you recall!

[Piers Edwards @piers_e]

What a career @NishatL - it was a privilege working with you over 10+ yrs & always fun, despite the challenges. On air, you were always smooth, warm, knowledgeable & thank u too for being a great friend. Enjoy yr break & I await your studio return one day - your natural home! 🎤

[Nishat Ladha @NishatL]

After more than 30 yrs (with a brief break😉) it’s my last day at the BBC. It’s been an immense privilege to present sport on @bbcworldservice . From Pebble Mill in the early 90’s to @BBCNorthampton to @5liveSport to @BBCWSSport to @BBCAfrica , it’s been quite a ride ❤️

[Piers Edwards @piers_e]

"A proper landmark case" - is how a recent court case that found Nigeria's leading football bodies negligent for the death of a player has been described by global players' union @FIFPRO.

So can some good come out of Martins Chineme's tragic demise?

https://t.co/hQwJSW3PsJ

[Ghana Lions AVFC @AvfcGhana]

Kindly share and donate to make the dream become reality. One Champions League night for the Ghana Lions at Villa Park. Life time dream. https://t.co/PN9QB2KfWM

[Piers Edwards @piers_e]

'Interestingly, it is said another one of the key factors in Salah's decision to re-sign was a desire to compete among the elite to help prepare for #Egypt's forthcoming World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations campaigns.'

https://t.co/LhiRnOcMRl

[Piers Edwards @piers_e]

The news all Liverpool fans had been waiting for - as #Egypt star Mo Salah extends his contract

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

"I signed here because I believe we can win a lot of big trophies together" ✨

Head to LFCTV GO to watch Mo's brilliant interview in full 💻

[Piers Edwards @piers_e]

Massive incentive for African clubs as Fifa breaks down prize money for Club World Cup.

On top of a guaranteed $9.55m for taking part, a draw in the group stage will bring in $1m and a win $2m.

Progress further rewarded:

R16
+ $7.5m

QF
+ $13m

SF
+ $21m

Winner
+ $40m

[FIFA Media @fifamedia]

💡FIFA Club World Cup 2025™: record prize money and unprecedented solidarity to benefit club football

- @FIFACWC winners to earn up to 125 USD million
- USD 1 billion prize money to 32 participating clubs
- Target of USD 250 million in solidarity for club football across the world
- All revenue to be distributed to club football as FIFA’s reserves remain untouched

Read more here 👇https://t.co/4D7Z4ABAsz

[Piers Edwards @piers_e]

Remarkable - for herself, women, Africa and Zimbabwe! Congratulations Kirsty Coventry - for another Olympic 🥇!

[IOC MEDIA @iocmedia]

The elections results are in!
Kirsty Coventry (@KirstyCoventry) elected IOC President, the first female President in IOC history.

[Piers Edwards @piers_e]

12 years AFTER his Equatorial Guinea debut, Emilio Nsue - the country's top scorer & captain - has JUST been cleared to play.

In 2013, Fifa deemed him ineligible yet he kept playing - even in WC qualifiers.

Banned last year, he can now officially play.

https://t.co/OYRtBkJJUP

[Waihiga Mwaura @WaihigaMwaura]

Is Afcon not considered a "major tournament"? Well, that is what Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher recently suggested. I got a response from Super Eagles legend Daniel Amokachi on #FocusOnAfrica
@BBCAfrica cc: @piers_e

[CAF @CAF_Online]

Major Tournament. 🔥

That’s the tweet. #TotalEnergiesAFCON

[DW Sports @dw_sports]

EXCLUSIVE: Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen confirmed to DW that the club is monitoring the situation in DR Congo.

Bayern have sent two employees to Rwanda after receiving criticism for their 'Visit Rwanda' sponsorship.

[Piers Edwards @piers_e]

Teenage Sierra Leonean interesting Man City...

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🔵 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City are set to sign 2004 born CB Juma Bah from Valladolid! Verbal agreement done.

Understand plan could include loan move to RC Lens being discussed, excellent relationship after Khusanov deal 🟡🔴

Formal steps to follow… here we go, soon.

[Piers Edwards @piers_e]

Manchester City closing in on signing of Eintracht Frankfurt's #Egypt forward Omar Marmoush.

https://t.co/0V88Rv3yQg

[Piers Edwards @piers_e]

Well, this should be fun!

[Yaya Touré @YayaToure]

Delighted to share that I’ve now got my UEFA Pro Licence!

I have learned a lot while gaining the coaching qualification and now feel even more excited about what I can achieve as a coach.

Thank you to the tutors at The FA, as well as my friends & family who have supported me.

[Piers Edwards @piers_e]

"I had never seen anybody die in front of me, so I didn't know how people died. I was calling the guy for hours" - Emmanuel Adebayor tells me about the Cabinda gun ambush on Togo's team, 15 years on from one of African & int'l football's worst attacks.

https://t.co/CCXGuKBcU0

[The NFF 🇳🇬 @thenff]

NFF appoints Éric Chelle as Head Coach of the Super Eagles

[Piers Edwards @piers_e]

@SaddiqueShaban And all the Women's U17 World Cups too, no doubt...

[Piers Edwards @piers_e]

Fascinating development as Fifa opens 'Fifa Africa Office' in Rabat, Morocco - right across North Africa from Caf's HQ in Cairo, Egypt.

Will be intriguing to see how the dynamic between the two works...

[Gelson Fernandes @GelsonFernandes]

History made!
After Miami, Paris , Jakarta. Rabat marks a key milestone for FIFA, strengthening its continental presence. The signing of the headquarters agreement for the Africa Office paves the way for a promising future for football and our youth
@FIFAcom @EnMaroc @CAF_Online

[CAF @CAF_Online]

When the stars align, they spell 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐧. 🌟

Ladies and gentlemen, your Men’s Player of the Year! 🏆

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