‘Fight for your place’ — Marco Silva challenges Chukwueze
Fulham manager Marco Silva has thrown down the gauntlet to Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze, urging him to work hard and claim a permanent spot in the starting lineup.
Chukwueze joined the London side last summer...
CAF CL: Senegal’s Issa Sy to officiate Rivers United vs RS Berkane clash
Senegalese referee Issa Sy has been appointed to take charge of the highly anticipated CAF Champions League group-stage encounter between Nigeria’s Rivers United and Moroccan giants RS Berkane this Friday in Uyo.
A massive fixture...
CAF names 28 referees for AFCON 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the list of centre referees selected to officiate at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Nearly 50 referees have spent recent months undergoing intensive...
Benjamin Fredrick out of AFCON due to injury
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been dealt a major blow ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, as young defender Benjamin Fredrick is set to miss the tournament after sustaining...
Awoniyi set for Germany return as Werder Bremen show interest
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi could be on his way back to the German Bundesliga, with Werder Bremen reportedly keen on securing his services when the transfer window opens in January.
Awoniyi, who previously enjoyed...
Bukayo Saka: I’m proud of my Nigerian roots
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has opened up about his deep connection to Nigeria, describing how proud he is of his heritage and the influence it has had on his life and career.
The England international,...
CAF sets 23-man limit for AFCON squads, extra players at teams’ expense
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that all participating nations in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations must submit a final squad list consisting of 23 players.
However, CAF has also provided an...
AFCON 2025: Chelle given deadline to submit final squad
With the countdown now on to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued a firm deadline for all qualified national teams among them the...
Super Falcons star Echegini scores in PSG féminine’s 4–1 victory
Super Falcons midfielder Jennifer Echegini found the back of the net as Paris Saint-Germain Women cruised to a 4–1 win over Saint-Étienne on Sunday.
The goal was Echegini’s first of the season for the French...
Ligue 1: Awaziem scores own goal, nets kate equalizer in dramatic Nantes draw
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem experienced a dramatic evening on Sunday as he scored at both ends of the pitch in FC Nantes’ 1-1 draw against Lorient.
It was a bitter-sweet moment for the Nigerian...