Football

2026 World Cup playoffs: Nigeria, Gabon clash set for thrills and fireworks

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Nigeria and Gabon senior men national teams go to war on Thursday evening in a 2026 FIFA World Cup African…

World Cup Playoffs: DR Congo tipped to qualify ahead of Super Eagles, others

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

DR Congo could have qualified directly if Senegal had not won their last game. Senegal beat Mauritania 4-0, while DR…

AFCON 2025 Takes shape as CAF unveils official match ball ‘ITRI’

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

According to CAF, the new ball is a creative fusion of African tradition and modern innovation. Its design draws inspiration…

Serie A: Meet Ademola Lookman’s new coach at Atalanta

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Palladino takes over from Ivan Juric, who was dismissed on Monday following a poor run of results. Atalanta’s decision to…

FIFA eyes big change for player welfare, EPL faces fixture nightmare

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

FIFA said it met with 30 players’ unions at a summit in Morocco to discuss the issue, though FIFPRO, the…

Okoronkwo’s hat-trick fires Toronto into NSL final

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Her goals powered Toronto to a 4-1 win over the Montreal Roses on Monday at a snow-covered York Lions Stadium,…

NFF reveals secrets of Super Eagles’ hotel stay in Rabat

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Efoghe confirmed that the Rive Hotel is approved by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), meeting all required standards for…

Relief for Lookman as Atalanta sack coach Juric

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

“Atalanta BC announces that Ivan Jurić has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the first team, along…

World Cup Playoffs: Iwobi clears air on viral hotel video

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

A video shared by Iwobi recently went viral, showing what appeared to be a substandard hotel. The clip sparked outrage…

‘Not What You Think’ — Iwobi clears air on viral Super Eagles hotel video

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are yet to issue an official statement, but sources within the camp insist…

Playoffs: Iwobi’s video of Super Eagles’ ’embarrassing hotel’ in Morocco draws massive criticism

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Earlier this year, Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade complained about the rooms provided by CAF during the Women’s Africa Cup…

Supporters’ Misconduct: Trouble for Katsina United as NPFL bans fans, fines club ₦9m

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

This incident happened just weeks after the NPFL fined Kano Pillars ₦9.5 million for a similar case of crowd violence…

Messi makes emotional return to Camp Nou (video)

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The Argentine star’s visit, described as “secret and sentimental,” has stirred deep emotion among Barcelona supporters who still regard him…

World Cup Playoffs: How we’ll play against Super Eagles – Gabon coach, Mouyouma

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Speaking before the game, Mouyouma said Gabon’s goal is to control the match and dominate the midfield.

Match abandoned as fan collapses in stands, dies

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

After consultations between both clubs and match officials, the referee made the decision to abandon the game, with the announcement…

Nigeria’s Falconets crush rivals as WAFU B crown beckons

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

With only three teams participating, it means the teams will have to play each other twice. On Tuesday, the Falconets,…

Van Dijk speaks on Liverpool Loss: “A big blow, we have to improve”

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

"There is no point discussing this from my point of view. The reality is that we lost 3-0 and that…

Why I don’t drive my luxury cars – Cristiano Ronaldo

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Ronaldo’s favorites in his collection are his Bugattis, which he described as “different beasts,” though he noted that cars are…

FIFA U-17: Morocco thrash New Caledonia 16-0, set new world record

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

The onslaught continued in the second half, with Nahel Haddani scoring twice, while Zakari El Khalfioui, Abdellah Ouazane (two), and…

Guardiola marks 1,000th game as Manchester City crush Liverpool to shreds

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Manchester City delivered a ruthless display at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, leaving Liverpool completely outplayed as they dismantled Arne…

2026 World Cup Playoff: Super Eagles arrive in Morocco

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

As of Sunday evening, seven players have reported to camp as preparations intensify for the decisive encounter. The early arrivals…

Rayo Vallecano hold Real Madrid to frustrating goalless draw

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Mbappe, La Liga’s top scorer with 13 goals, endured a quiet afternoon — restricted to just one shot — as…

NPFL: Katsina United breaks silence on viral ‘player’s neck slit’

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

Katsina United Football Club has dismissed as false the circulating rumour alleging that its supporters engaged in acts of indiscipline…

Street smarts, skill, self-belief: Jay-Jay Okocha opens up on the making of a legend

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

In the latest edition of The Exchange Podcast with Femi Soneye, the midfield genius revealed that his upbringing in Enugu…

Ruthless Chelsea thrash Wolves to move second in Premier League

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

Malo Gusto opened the scoring in the 51st minute, heading home a precise cross from Alejandro Garnacho to give the…

Serie A: I have settled my rift with Ademola Lookman – Atalanta coach, Juric

Femi Fabunmi

6 months ago

The head coach of Atalanta football club of Italy, Ivan Juric has noted that his rift with current African footballer…

Sunderland break Arsenal’s hearts with daring 94th minute equaliser drama

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 months ago

But the drama wasn’t over. Deep into stoppage time, Sunderland substitute Brian Brobbey smashed home a cross from close range…

Lookman wipes Atalanta off his page after touchline clash with coach

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

The incident occurred during Atalanta’s 1-0 win over Olympique Marseille on Wednesday night, when Lookman, visibly upset, reacted angrily to…

Everton end drought in style as Gueye, Keane sink Fulham

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Idrissa Gueye broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time, smashing home a rebound after the Toffees had seen two earlier…

Union halt Bayern’s perfect run with dramatic draw

Michael Adesina

6 months ago

Liverpool loanee Luis Diaz quickly levelled the score with a brilliant solo goal, keeping the ball in play on the…

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