Lookman scores, but Atletico fall to Sociedad on penalties in Copa del Rey final
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman was on target in the final of the Copa del Rey, but his effort proved insufficient as Atletico Madrid fell to Real Sociedad via a penalty shootout on Saturday.
The keenly...
Gusau mourns as Former NFF president Ibrahim Galadima dies at 74
Nigeria’s football community has been thrown into mourning following the death of former Nigeria Football Association (now Nigeria Football Federation) President, Ibrahim Galadima, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 74.
Galadima, widely...
Three Senegalese football fans freed in Morocco, make spiritual stop in Fez before heading...
Three Senegalese football supporters were released this Saturday in Morocco after serving short prison terms linked to disturbances during the chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat.
The fans, part of a...
Iwobi Sustains hamstring injury in Fulham’s goalless draw with Brentford
The fitness of Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi ahead of the 2026 Unity Cup has come under serious doubt following an apparent hamstring injury during Fulham’s 0-0 Premier League draw against Brentford on Saturday.
Iwobi,...
Osimhen returns for İstanbul Başakşehir clash
Victor Osimhen has been included in Galatasaray’s squad for Saturday’s crucial away fixture against İstanbul Başakşehir.
The Nigerian forward returned to full training on Tuesday after recovering from an arm injury that sidelined him in...
Saudi Arabia sack Hervé Renard ahead of World Cup
The Saudi Arabia national football team have parted ways with head coach Hervé Renard with immediate effect, just months before the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Renard, who only returned for a second spell in charge...
Onyeka returns to Premier League as Coventry City seal promotion
Nigeria’s Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka is set for a return to the English top flight after helping Coventry City secure promotion to the Premier League
Coventry City confirmed their long-awaited return to the Premier...
FIFA confirms Super Bowl-Style halftime show for 2026 World Cup final
Global football governing body FIFA has confirmed plans to introduce a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The groundbreaking move will see the World Cup final incorporate a...
Messi acquires Spanish Third-Tier Club UE Cornellà
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has completed the full acquisition of Spanish lower-division side UE Cornellà, securing 100 percent ownership of the club.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner finalised the deal earlier this week, officially...
Sporting Lagos secure NPFL return with crucial win
Sporting Lagos have sealed their return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after edging Osun United 1-0 in a decisive encounter on Thursday.
Alex Leme proved to be the hero for the Lagos-based side,...