CAF President Patrice Motsepe has expressed his strong support for Morocco in hosting what he believes will be the best Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in history. The biennial tournament is scheduled to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Motsepe, quoted by CAFonline, stated, “I am confident that…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have retained their position in the latest FIFA women’s ranking released on Friday. According to the ranking published on FIFA’s website, Nigeria holds the 36th position globally, remaining the top-ranked African nation. Under the leadership of Randy Waldrum, the Super Falcons continue to dominate the African continent. South Africa’s Banyana Banyana holds…
West Ham United have announced the signing of Brazilian winger Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras for £25.5 million, on a five-year contract. The 18-year-old becomes the first signing under new manager Julen Lopetegui, who took charge last month. Guilherme’s transfer will be finalized on Friday, coinciding with the official opening of the Premier League transfer window,…
Arsenal has confirmed that 22 players will depart the club upon the expiration of their contracts this summer. In a statement released on its website on Monday, the Premier League club detailed the list of departing players, which includes three members of the women’s team. Among the notable names leaving are Vivianne Miedema, the Women’s…
Paris Saint-Germain’s manager, Luis Enrique, remains optimistic about the team’s future, asserting that they will emerge stronger despite Kylian Mbappé’s imminent departure. Mbappé confirmed his exit from the Ligue 1 champions on Friday, May 10, after a seven-year stint with the club. Addressing the media on Saturday, May 11, Enrique acknowledged Mbappé’s decision to leave…
Preparations for the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash between the Super Eagles and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will kick off as the Super Eagles open camp on Saturday, June 1. All called-up players are expected to report to camp on the first day, with full-scale preparations set to begin promptly. Head coach…
Chelsea fans can anticipate the return of former midfielder John Mikel Obi to Stamford Bridge in June, as he gears up to participate in a charity match between World 1X and England. The eagerly awaited Soccer Aid game, scheduled for June, has confirmed Mikel’s inclusion in the World 1X squad, alongside other football legends. Mikel’s…
Edited By Hannah Afolabi Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has made an offer of €90 million plus €40 million in bonuses to Napoli for the transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. This offer values the total deal at €130 million. Reports suggest that PSG is leading the race for Osimhen, with Liverpool also showing interest and expected…
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo recently downplayed his 66th career hat-trick, emphasizing team success over individual accolades. Despite netting his 66th hat-trick and registering an impressive 52 goals in 52 games this season, Ronaldo’s focus remains firmly on his team’s performance. In a commanding 6-0 victory for Al-Nassr against Al-Wehda in the Saudi Pro League…
Inter Miami’s iconic player, Lionel Messi, has once again etched his name in Major League Soccer (MLS) history, achieving new milestones for the most goal contributions and assists in a single match during his team’s commanding 6-2 triumph against the New York Red Bulls at Chase Stadium on Saturday evening. The former Barcelona forward delivered…
Nigerian forward Victor Boniface has dismissed speculation about his departure from Bayer Leverkusen, affirming his commitment to the German club ahead of the summer transfer window. Having made a remarkable impact in his debut season with the Bundesliga champions, the 23-year-old striker has amassed an impressive tally of 18 goals and 10 assists in 30…
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has alluded to tensions with manager Jurgen Klopp, hinting that discussing the matter further would only exacerbate controversy. The incident unfolded during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against West Ham, where Salah and Klopp appeared to clash on the touchline as Salah prepared to enter the pitch as a substitute in the 79th…
Pedro Rocha has been officially appointed as the new president of the Spanish Football Federation, succeeding former chief Luis Rubiales, who resigned last September. Rocha, who has been serving as interim president amidst an ongoing investigation into corruption allegations involving the federation, emerged as the sole candidate for the upcoming election slated for May. The…
Liverpool’s dreams of clinching the Premier League title took a severe blow following a 2-2 draw against West Ham United at the London Stadium on Saturday. Michail Antonio’s crucial equalizer for West Ham has dealt a significant blow to Liverpool’s hopes of securing a second Premier League title under Klopp’s management. The opening goal came…
Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, has conceded that the team is likely to compete in the Europa League next season. During an interview with BBC Match of the Day following their 1-1 draw with Burnley on Saturday, Ten Hag addressed the team’s prospects for European football next season. Antony provided United with the lead…
Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, has asserted the team’s unwavering commitment to the Premier League title race post their elimination from the Champions League on Wednesday night. The Gunners suffered a 1-0 defeat against Bayern Munich in Germany, resulting in a 3-2 aggregate loss. With their European aspirations dashed, Arteta’s squad now sets its sights solely…
In the aftermath of a challenging friendly match against the Eagles of Mali, Nigerian winger Moses Simon has undergone a triumphant surgery on his fractured left leg, as reported by DNEWSINFO. The incident occurred during Nigeria’s recent 2-0 defeat, where Simon collided with Mali’s goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa, leading to his premature exit from the field…
In a recent revelation by L’Equipe, Nigerian football sensation Victor Osimhen has clinched the 16th position in the hierarchy of Europe’s top-paid footballers. Osimhen, renowned for his prowess as a striker for the Super Eagles, emerged as a notable figure in the esteemed list, showcasing his financial prominence on the continent. Since his transfer from…
Gianni Infantino, the President of FIFA, has voiced his strong disapproval of the violent incidents that unfolded following Sunday’s Turkish Super Lig showdown between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahce. Infantino utilized his social media platforms to denounce such conduct and urged authorities to take decisive action against those responsible for the chaos. He underscored the paramount importance…
Nigerian footballer Alex Iwobi has deleted several photos from his Instagram page following Nigeria’s loss to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Iwobi was criticized by fans for his performance in the game, which contributed to the team’s loss. After the game, Iwobi chose to delete photos from his…
By Damilola Adeleke Manchester United have no intention of acquiring former Aston Villa winger Anwar El Ghazi. Reports on Monday suggested that Man United were considering an emergency move for El Ghazi. This follows a public dispute between Jadon Sancho and Man United manager Erik ten Hag, casting doubt on Sancho’s future at the club….
By Damilola Adeleke Former Arsenal player, Alan Smith, has indicated that summer signing Kai Havertz could be a better player than the club’s former midfielder Granit Xhaka Smith said that Havertz, who joined Arsenal from Premier League opponent Chelsea, is a very technical player when compared to Xhaka. Recall that Xhaka left Arsenal over the…
By Damilola Adeleke Former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch has opined that Arsenal had the best summer transfer window in the Premier League. He mentioned that Arsenal made strong moves in the transfer market, which included the signing of Timber, despite his injury setback. Arsenal spent £208 million on new players during the summer transfer window.
By Damilola Adeleke The draw for this season’s Europa League group stage has been completed. Here are the groups: Group A: West Ham, Olympiacos, Freiburg, TSC Bačka TopolaGroup B: Ajax, Marseille, Brighton, AEK AthensGroup C: Rangers, Real Betis, Sparta Prague, Aris LimassolGroup D: Atalanta, Sporting CP, Sturm Graz, Raków CzęstochowaGroup E: Liverpool, LASK, Union SG,…
Group ABayern Munich Manchester United FC Copenhagen Galatasaray Group BSevilla Arsenal PSV Eindhoven Lens Group CNapoli Real Madrid Braga Union Berlin Group DBenfica Inter Milan FC Salzburg Real Sociedad Group EFeyenoord Atletico Madrid Lazio Celtic Group FParis Saint-Germain Dortmund AC Milan Newcastle United Group GManchester City Leipzig Red Star Belgrade Young Boys Group HBarcelona Porto…
Edited by Damilola Adeleke Barcelona on Wednesday morning declared openly the signing of Inigo Martinez. Martinez, 32, joined Barcelona on a two-year-deal from Athletic Bilbao. Barcelona revealed this in a statement via its website. “An agreement has been reached between FC Barcelona and Íñigo Martínez for the player to join the Club after his contract…
James Maddison’s £40 million transfer to Tottenham from Leicester City has been finalized. The England international has signed a long-term contract in north London that runs through 2028.With his contract at Leicester expiring in a year and the Foxes moving down to the Championship, it was always believed that the 26-year-old would transfer this summer….
Edited by Adeleke Damilola Manchester United’s young forward, Mason Greenwood, has made his return to training on a football pitch for the first time since his arrest last year. The 21-year-old was captured in training by The Sun, participating in a session with a private coach. The images show him working on various aspects of…
