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Sudan striker, Farres Abdullah is full of confidence ahead of his side’s crucial Group D clash against Nigeria at the 2024 African Nations Championship, a news source reports. Kwesi Appiah’s side started their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Congo last week Tuesday. The Home Eagles are the overwhelming favourites to win the game going…
Ogun State, Nigeria — The Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) and the wider Nigerian football community were thrown into mourning on Monday following the sudden death of the team’s assistant coach, Akin Olowookere, who collapsed during a morning training session in Ogun State ahead of a scheduled match later in the day. Confirming the incident,…
Manchester, England— Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag publicly stated that Cristiano Ronaldo was “never the problem” during their time together at Old Trafford, despite reports of a strained relationship that led to Ronaldo’s departure in November 2022. Ten Hag, now managing Bayer Leverkusen, remarked after a preseason friendly defeat: “For me, he’s no…
Liverpool, England — Liverpool manager Arne Slot has publicly disagreed with captain Virgil van Dijk’s recent call for the club to sign an additional striker ahead of the Premier League season. Van Dijk, speaking after Liverpool’s Community Shield loss to Crystal Palace, expressed the view that Liverpool need another forward following the departures of Luis…
Ipswich, England — Nigerian-born striker Chuba Akpom has completed a season-long loan move to Sky Bet Championship club Ipswich Town from Eredivisie giants Ajax, marking his return to English football. The 29-year-old forward spent the latter half of last season on loan at Ligue 1 club Lille, where he scored three goals and provided one…
Crystal Palace head coach, Oliver Glasner, has called on the club’s hierarchy to sign two more players to add to his squad this summer. Glasner made the made the request after leading his team to beat Liverpool in the Community Shield on Sunday. He, however, insisted that he is happy with his current squad but…
London, England— The 2025/2026 Premier League season will commence with the traditional Community Shield clash as Liverpool face Crystal Palace this Sunday at Wembley Stadium, kick-off scheduled for 3pm BST. The annual curtain-raiser pits the reigning Premier League champions Liverpool against FA Cup winners Crystal Palace. Liverpool secured their 20th league title under new manager…
Paris, France— Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star defender Achraf Hakimi has declared his belief that he deserves to win the prestigious 2025 Ballon d’Or award following an outstanding season. Hakimi played a pivotal role in PSG securing a remarkable treble—winning Ligue 1, the French Cup, and the UEFA Champions League—while also helping the club…
Southampton, England— Joe Aribo, the Nigerian international midfielder, is expected to depart Southampton this summer following the club’s relegation from the Premier League last season. At 29 years old, Aribo is currently assessing his future at St Mary’s Stadium as he was notably absent from the matchday squad in Southampton’s 2-1 win over Wrexham and…
England and Germany— Brighton & Hove Albion, Nottingham Forest, and Leeds United are among several Premier League clubs interested in signing Nigerian international winger Nathan Tella from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. According to reports, scouts from these clubs, along with Brentford and Burnley, were present at a pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen at…
Barcelona, Spain — UEFA has fined Barcelona forwards Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski €5,000 each for breaching post-match anti-doping procedures following their Champions League semi-final defeat to Inter Milan. The European football body’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body announced on Friday that both players failed to report immediately to the doping control station at the…
Manchester, England — Manchester United have officially secured the signing of Slovenian striker Benjamin Šeško from RB Leipzig in an €85 million deal, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano confirmed on Saturday that all documents have been signed and contracts approved following the player’s medical earlier in the day. Šeško put pen to paper…
Brighton and Hove Albion, England— Brighton and Hove Albion have warmly congratulated their newly signed goalkeeper and Nigeria’s first-choice Super Falcons keeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, following her nomination for the prestigious 2025 Ballon d’Or Yachine Trophy, awarded to the world’s best female goalkeeper. Nnadozie, aged 24, was named among five shortlisted goalkeepers, including Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham…
Istanbul, Turkey— Besiktas have officially confirmed the signing of Nigerian international midfielder Wilfred Ndidi on a permanent transfer from Leicester City, as reported by Completesports.com and confirmed by multiple sources. Ndidi, 28, joined the Turkish Super Lig giants from the Sky Bet Championship side after undergoing a successful medical in Istanbul. He has penned a…
The highly anticipated 2025 Ballon d’Or shortlist has been released, with top talents from Real Madrid, Chelsea, Barcelona, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain all vying for the most coveted individual honour in world football. Following Rodri’s surprise win last year—becoming only the third player since 2007 outside of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to lift the…
Paris, France — The race for football’s most prestigious individual honour intensified on Thursday as France Football unveiled the official 30-man shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, spotlighting elite players who have delivered extraordinary performances across club and international competitions over the past season. Among the frontrunners are England’s Jude Bellingham, France’s Kylian Mbappé, and…
Former Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea is assured a warm Old Trafford reception when he returns for the first time as a player with Fiorentina on Saturday. The Red Devils stated this in a post via their website on Tuesday. De Gea departed Old Trafford in 2023 after a 12-year stint with the Premier…
Akure, Nigeria — Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has honoured Super Falcons defender, Tosin Demehin, with a ₦30 million cash reward and a house for her stellar performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The announcement was made on Monday during a civic reception held in Akure to celebrate Ondo…
Atlanta, United States — Manchester United battled Everton to a 2-2 draw in the final match of the Premier League Summer Series on Sunday, securing the top spot in the pre-season US tour tournament. The Red Devils wrapped up the round-robin series with seven points, following earlier victories over West Ham (2-1) and Bournemouth (4-1)….
Miami, USA— Yassine Cheuko, Lionel Messi’s personal bodyguard, has been suspended for the remainder of the 2025 Leagues Cup following an incident during Inter Miami’s match against Atlas, according to reports from Daily Mail, ESPN, and other outlets. The disciplinary committee confirmed that Cheuko entered restricted areas without proper credentials after the July 30 game…
Former England star, Eniola Aluko has explained her decision to play for the Three Lionesses instead of the Super Falcons of Nigeria. The forward was born in Lagos to Nigerian parents but unlike her brother\, Sone Aluko, she chose to play for England. Aluko recorded as much as more than 100 caps for the England…
Football jerseys have evolved from fanwear to high-value collectibles, especially when worn during iconic matches. From World Cup triumphs to unforgettable goals, these jerseys capture defining moments in football history, and buyers are paying millions for them. Recently, six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina’s 2022 World Cup win sold for £6.1 million ($7.8…
Six Super Eagles players have doled out N24m to the Super Falcons as a reward for the team’s triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The players are captain William Troost-Ekong, Olaoluwa Aina, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Leon Balogun, and Joseph Ayodele-Aribo. The Super Falcons rallied from two goals down to beat hosts…
NIGERIA – Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has given a strong five-point advice to young Nigerian girls following Nigeria’s triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, final at the weekend. Ajibade, who won the WAFCON Player of the Tournament award, advised young Nigerian girls to hold on to their passion and work hard…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu on Monday shared a lighthearted family moment during the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final, revealing how the tension of the match drew even the First Lady away from the kitchen. Speaking at a reception held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in honour of the victorious Super Falcons,…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he deliberately avoided watching the final match of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) due to the overwhelming tension, stating he didn’t want to risk raising his blood pressure. The President made the remark on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a reception in…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has honoured the Super Falcons and their technical crew with national awards and generous gifts following their triumphant performance on the international stage. The announcement was made during a special reception held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where the President celebrated the team’s achievements and lauded their dedication, resilience,…
World soccer governing body, FIFA, has opened its major Africa office in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, further confirming the North African country as the hub of its operation on the continent. The state-of-the-art office at the Mohammed VI Complex aims to strengthen support for African federations in their development projects and further reflects FIFA’s desire…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Former Presidential Candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has rallied Nigeria’s Super Falcon with a passionate message of suppot, as they prepare to take on their next challenge at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. According to a statement shared via his official Facebook page, Obi…
The stage is set for a thrilling climax to the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), taking place in 2025, as record champions Nigeria face off against host nation Morocco in Saturday’s highly anticipated final at the Stade Olympique in Rabat. The Super Falcons, chasing a 10th WAFCON title, sealed their spot in…
Chelsea and Manchester United have decided not to pursue a deal for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak. Isak has been dropped by the Magpies for their pre-season tour of the Far East, after revealing he wants to leave. But it seems like the 25-year-old might not have the pick of the bunch in the Premier League….
