Tag: Football

Super Eagles Struggle in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Minister Demands Explanation

The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, are facing significant challenges in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers following their failure to secure maximum points against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in a recent match. The Super Eagles, eager for a victory after a draw against South Africa in their previous fixture, suffered a […]

Oriental derby abandoned as Enyimba protests penalty decision

It was a catastrophic and abrupt end to the oriental derby between Enugu Rangers and Enyimba International, after the game was abandoned following a late penalty call. The Week 35 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match, which was a title decider, saw Enyimba player abandon the game, and fans invaded the pitch, after a penalty […]

Super Eagles Coach Finidi George Confident of Team’s Revival in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

The Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George, has expressed optimism that his team will regain their winning form in the ongoing 2026 World Cup qualifiers, despite a recent string of disappointing results. Nigeria’s national football team has now gone three matches without a win in the qualifiers, following a 1-1 draw against South Africa last […]

Premier League Clubs Vote to Retain VAR 

English Premier League clubs voted on Thursday to continue using the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system for the upcoming season, despite ongoing controversies and criticisms. The decision was made at the Premier League’s annual general meeting, where 19 out of the 20 clubs voted in favor of retaining the technology.  According to the BBC, Wolverhampton […]

Caf admits Wafcon and Afcon ‘scheduling nightmare’

Organisers of Africa’s premier men’s and women’s international football tournaments have admitted they face a “scheduling nightmare”, but dates for forthcoming editions are closer to being agreed. General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), Veron Mosengo-Omba in an interview, promised that an announcement on the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in […]

Antonio Conte Appointed as New Napoli Coach

Napoli have announced the appointment of former Chelsea and Tottenham coach Antonio Conte as their new head coach.  This comes after a turbulent season following their triumphant 2022-2023 Serie A title win. “Welcome Antonio,” declared Aurelio De Laurentiis, Napoli’s president and owner, on X, formerly known as Twitter. The announcement was accompanied by a photograph […]

Stranded Super Eagles Players Arrive in Uyo for World Cup Qualifiers

The Nigeria Football Federation, has confirmed that the stranded Super Eagles players in Lagos and Abuja had arrived Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom. Its Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, in a statement said that the quintet of defenders Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey, midfielder Frank Onyeka and forward Paul Onuachu were already in […]

Chelsea Announce Appointment Of Enzo Maresca As New Manager

Premier League side Chelsea have appointed former Leicester boss Enzo Maresca as their new manager on a five-year deal to replace Mauricio Pochettino. The Italian, who until last year was Pep Guardiola’s assistant at English champions Manchester City, was appointed by the Foxes in June 2023 and led them to the Championship title last season. […]

I Want To Help Improve Turkish Super Lig –Mourinho

New Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho has said he wants to help improve the Turkish Super Lig. Mourinho was unveiled the new coach at Fenerbahce in front of thousands of ecstatic supporters on Sunday. Mourinho has been on the market since leaving AS Roma in January after two-and-a-half years in charge. During his time at the […]

Real Madrid to unveil Kylian Mbappe, just after UEFA Champions league victory

Kylian Mbappe has signed a contract to join Real Madrid on a free transfer when his Paris St-Germain deal expires on June 30. The 25-year-old France striker verbally agreed to move to the Bernabeu in February and then announced in May he would leave PSG at the end of the season. Mbappe, has now signed […]