FIFA set new offside rules ahead World Cup
World football’s governing body, FIFA, has announced a sweeping set of new World Cup regulations aimed at curbing time-wasting, improving match flow, and enhancing officiating accuracy.
The updated rules, which will take effect at the...
Nwabali set for South Africa return
Unattached Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is reportedly on the verge of a return to the South African topflight, with Kaizer Chiefs said to have tabled an offer for the shot-stopper.
Nwabali became a free...
Iwobi fires Fulham to victory in London derby
Nigerian international Alex Iwobi was the hero as Fulham F.C. secured a deserved 2-1 home victory over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur F.C. on Sunday afternoon.
The Cottagers made a flying start to the derby, taking...
Osimhen nets 10th league goal in Galatasaray victory
Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen was on target as Galatasaray secured a 3-1 win over Alanyaspor on Saturday.
Osimhen, who scored the decisive goal that sealed Galatasaray’s qualification for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16...
International Friendly: Super Falcons suffer defeat in Yaounde
Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in an international friendly played in Yaounde on Saturday.
The double-header encounter was arranged as part of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of...
Super Eagles goalkeeper Obasogie suspended by Singida Black Stars over match-fixing allegations
Singida Black Stars SC have suspended Amas Obasogie following allegations of corruption and match-fixing, the Tanzanian club confirmed in an official statement released in Swahili.
The club announced that the decision to suspend the Super...
UCL: Chelsea FC, Paris Saint-Germain F.C. clash again In round of 16
The draw for this season’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 was concluded on Friday, setting up a series of high-profile encounters across Europe.
The headline fixture will see Chelsea face Paris Saint-Germain in a...
Oshoala opens up on emotional Champions League final goal
Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has reflected on the emotional moment she scored in the final of the UEFA Women's Champions League Final, describing it as a bittersweet experience in her career.
The Nigerian international...
BAL 2026: Organiser announces group phase, venues
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) on Thursday announced the 12 participating teams and the group phase schedule for the 2026 season.
According to the organisers, the new campaign will tip off on Friday, March 27...
Selected African referees commence training ahead of 2026 World Cup
With barely four months to the commencement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States, selected African referees have intensified their preparations for the global showpiece.
The contingent, drawn from...