Football

Nairobi, Kenya —  Global football governing body, FIFA, has taken disciplinary action against Kenyan side Muhoroni Youth FC, ordering their demotion to the country’s third-tier league following confirmed involvement in match-fixing. In an official statement, FIFA found the club guilty of breaching integrity standards through deliberate manipulation of football outcomes, a move that has further…

Ogun State, Nigeria — Renowned former England international and ex-Wimbledon striker, John FashanuJohn Fashanu, has openly expressed his ambition to coach Nigeria’s senior national football team, the Super Eagles. During a recent media interaction in Ogun State, Fashanu shared his aspirations in a video shared via X (formerly Twitter), affirming his readiness to take up…

London, England — Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has expressed serious interest in acquiring Nigerian forward Victor Boniface from Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen in the upcoming transfer window. The development was reported by Spurs Web, which indicated that the North London club is closely monitoring Boniface’s situation and may consider tabling a formal offer estimated at…

Manchester, England —  Manchester United head coach, Ruben Amorim, says clinching the UEFA Europa League title could significantly redeem what has been a turbulent campaign for the Red Devils. United’s 2024/25 season has been riddled with inconsistency, leaving the club on the verge of finishing outside the Premier League’s top 10—a historic low for the…

Liverpool, England —  Alisson Becker, Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper, has opened up about the emotional toll his father’s sudden death had on his mental wellbeing. The heartfelt revelation came during an interview with TribalFootball, where Alisson reflected on the tragic loss of his father, Jose Becker, who drowned in a lake near their family home in…

Istanbul, Turkey —  Fenerbahce board member Hakan Safi has declared his willingness to personally finance the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in the upcoming transfer window. In a recent statement made to DeparSports, Safi revealed his eagerness to bring the prolific forward to Fenerbahce, pledging financial support to secure the deal. “Let’s unite and…

Paris, France —  Paris Saint-Germain’s star winger, Ousmane Dembélé, is facing a race against time to be fit for the crucial UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg against Arsenal, following a suspected hamstring injury. Dembélé, who stunned the Emirates Stadium with a brilliant fourth-minute goal on Tuesday night, may now miss the decisive return fixture…

London, United Kingdom — Wayne Rooney, iconic former Manchester United forward, has voiced strong criticism of Arsenal’s performance and fan engagement during their UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg loss to Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates Stadium. Rooney’s remarks came during his post-match analysis on Prime Video, where he reflected on the Gunners’ 1-0 defeat —…

Paris, France —  Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique says he holds deep tactical insight into Arsenal, expressing optimism ahead of their high-stakes UEFA Champions League semi-final faceoff. The French champions are set to visit the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday for the first leg of the semi-final showdown against Arsenal, reigniting a rivalry last sparked in…

Liverpool, England — Liverpool Football Club has officially confirmed that star forward, Mohamed Salah, has signed a fresh two-year contract extension, keeping him at Anfield until the summer of 2027. The deal marks a continuation of Salah’s remarkable journey with the Reds, extending his stay to a decade since arriving from AS Roma in 2017….

Ibadan, Nigeria  —  The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has handed a N5 million fine to Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) following a series of crowd-related offenses during their Matchday 32 fixture against Ikorodu City. According to a statement issued after the League’s disciplinary panel met on Wednesday, Shooting Stars were found culpable on multiple…

Lyon, France  —  Bruno Fernandes etched his name in UEFA Europa League history as he surpassed Juan Mata’s assist record during Manchester United’s dramatic 2-2 draw against Lyon on Thursday night. The Portuguese midfielder delivered a precise pass to Joshua Zirkzee, who netted United’s second goal in the 88th minute, temporarily giving the visitors the…

Paris, France  —   Moses Simon, Nantes’ dynamic winger, has been nominated for the prestigious Marc-Vivien Foé Award, recognizing the best African player in France’s Ligue 1. The award, named in honor of late Cameroonian midfielder Marc-Vivien Foé, who tragically passed away on the pitch in 2003, celebrates outstanding African talent in French football. Simon, 29,…

Istanbul, Turkey  —  Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen delivered a match-winning performance, netting twice to secure Galatasaray’s 2-1 victory over Fenerbahçe in a gripping Turkish Cup quarter-final on Wednesday night. Turkey international Baris Yilmaz set up Osimhen for the opener just 10 minutes into the encounter, giving Galatasaray an early advantage in the fiercely contested derby….

Istanbul, Turkey  —  Fenerbahçe’s head coach, José Mourinho, has found himself at the center of controversy following a heated altercation with Galatasaray’s manager, Okan Buruk, after their intense derby showdown. The incident occurred at the final whistle when both coaches gathered around the match officials at the center of the pitch. Reports suggest Mourinho approached…