Nigeria’s men’s hockey team clinched the bronze medal at the 2025 Hockey Africa Cup of Nations after a commanding 3–1 victory over Kenya in the third-place playoff at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Ismailia, Egypt. The win capped a strong finish for the Nigerians in what was the 12th edition of the continental championship, […]
The Swedish Football Association said on Monday that ex-Chelsea manager Graham Potter had been appointed national team coach after Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked last week following three straight losses in World Cup qualifying. Sweden terminated Tomasson’s contract on October 14 after his team only managed to win a single point in the first four […]
In a landmark moment for African football, Morocco clinched the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Argentina in the final, held early Monday morning in Santiago, Chile. The North African side owed their historic win to rising star Yassir Zabiri, who struck twice in the first half, once in […]
Arne Slot insists Liverpool are “not losing confidence” despite a fourth consecutive defeat, after Manchester United snatched a 2-1 win at Anfield on Sunday. This loss deepened the Dutchman’s toughest spell since taking over from Jürgen Klopp. The Liverpool boss focused on resilience and self-belief rather than recrimination, dismissing talk of panic and urging his […]
Africa is set for record representation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with nine countries already qualified and one more still in contention through the intercontinental playoff. The confirmed teams are South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, Algeria, Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, Cape Verde, and the Ivory Coast. The expanded 48-team format has given Africa nine direct slots […]
Malaysia’s football federation has appealed FIFA’s decision to suspend seven national team players in an eligibility scandal, a news report said Wednesday. The world governing body last month banned the foreign-born players for a year and fined the FA of Malaysia (FAM) $440,000. FIFA accused the FAM of submitting doctored or false documents that said […]
Nigeria will take on Gabon in the semi-finals of the African section of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs, following the conclusion of the qualifying group matches on Tuesday, as per reports. The Super Eagles booked their place after a 4–0 victory over Benin earlier in the day, while Gabon confirmed second place in Group […]
FC Barcelona has officially confirmed that an agreement has been reached with Frenkie de Jong on a new long-term contract, with the formal signing ceremony scheduled for tomorrow. According to Fabrizio Romano’s X post on Tuesday, the new deal will keep the Dutch midfielder at the club until June 2029, extending his stay and solidifying […]
Chelsea Football Club has confirmed the acquisition of Nigerian central defender Justin Osagie, 20, following a trial period at Stamford Bridge. The transfer was completed on undisclosed terms, after Osagie’s contract with Peterborough United came to an end. During his trial, Osagie reportedly impressed Chelsea’s academy coaches, leading to a permanent arrangement. He has since […]
Manchester United have finalised a deal to sign 17-year-old Colombian midfielder Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza CEIF. The agreement, confirmed by renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Thursday, will see the young talent join the Red Devils in the summer of 2026 upon turning 18. According to Romano, all contracts have been approved by United’s lawyers, […]
