Cole Palmer’s penalty streak ends against Leicester City
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer saw his flawless penalty record come to an end on Sunday against Leicester City.
Palmer had the opportunity to break his goal drought in the first half at Stamford Bridge. The...
Xavi: I’m ready to return to coaching
Former Barcelona coach Xavi has announced his readiness to return to the dugout.
The Spanish tactician, who was dismissed by Barcelona at the end of last season, has taken a break from coaching but is...
Nigerian footballer passes away after surgery
Basira FC of Lafia, a Nigeria National League (NNL) club, has confirmed the tragic passing of one of its players, Promise Andrew, following a surgical procedure.
In an official statement released on Saturday, the club...
Morocco 2025: Nigeria defeats South Africa on home soil
South Africa's Bantwana saw their hopes of qualifying for the 2025 U-17 Women's World Cup take a major hit after suffering a home defeat to Nigeria's Flamingos.
From the opening whistle, Nigeria dominated proceedings and...
FIFA considering further expansion for 2030 World Cup
Following the decision to expand the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams, FIFA is now exploring the possibility of increasing the number of participating teams for the 2030 edition.
During a recent FIFA meeting, Uruguayan...
World Cup Qualifier: Zimbabwe coach optimistic ahead of Nigeria clash
Zimbabwe's newly appointed head coach, Michael Nees, remains hopeful as his team prepares for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
Both teams are in desperate need of points to revive their faltering...
Africa’s female table tennis pioneer, Mabel Segun, passes on at 95
Mabel Segun, a trailblazer in African female table tennis, passed away on Thursday, March 6, at the age of 95. Her family announced her demise in a statement issued on the same day.
“It is...
FIFA to award $1 billion in prize money for 2025 Club World Cup
FIFA is set to distribute a record-breaking $1 billion in prize money for the 2025 Club World Cup, making it the largest payout in club football history for a seven-match format.
The global football governing...
Rangers fan dies in Istanbul before Europa League match
A Rangers supporter has tragically died in a road accident in Istanbul ahead of the club’s Europa League clash with Fenerbahce.
The Scottish club expressed its devastation over the incident, which occurred overnight before the...
CAF appoints Moroccan referee for Rwanda vs. Nigeria clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of referees for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers across the continent.
For the crucial encounter between Rwanda and Nigeria, Moroccan referee Jayed Jalal has been...