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Imo State’s Kun Khalifat FC Abandons NPFL Amid Sanctions Dispute

Kun Khalifat FC of Imo State has withdrawn from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following sanctions imposed on the club for missing...

Nigeria’s Nwabali Parts Ways with South Africa’s Chippa United

By Samuel Akpan with agency report Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has bid farewell to South African club, Chippa United, after a four-year...

South Africa Clarifies Stance on 2026 WAFCON Hosting

South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, has clarified that no formal decision has been made to replace Morocco as the host of...

South Africa to Host 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

With just 60 days to go, South Africa has been named the host for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Deputy...

Ronaldo Meets Osimhen, Portugal to Face Nigeria in June Friendly

By Samuel Akpan (with agency report) Portugal and Nigeria are set to clash in a highly anticipated friendly match on June 6, with...

Chelsea Stuns West Ham with Dramatic 3-2 Comeback Win

Chelsea staged an incredible comeback to beat West Ham 3-2 in a thrilling London derby at Stamford Bridge. The Blues trailed 2-0 at...

Gunners Gallop: Arsenal Crush Leeds 4-0 to Tighten Grip on Title Race

Arsenal has silenced doubters with a dominant 4-0 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road, restoring their seven-point lead at the top of...

AFCON 2025 Fallout: Hakimi, Thiaw Banned, Suspensions, Heavy Fines Imposed

Following a turbulent 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, the CAF Disciplinary Board has handed down significant sanctions against the Moroccan and Senegalese...

Napoli Ultras Attack Chelsea Fans, Stabbing Two Ahead of Champions League Match

Two Chelsea fans were attacked and stabbed by Napoli ultras in Naples, Italy, on Tuesday night, just hours before the Premier League side’s...

CAF Cracks Down on Towel Interference, Affects Nwabali, Mendy

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has taken a firm stance against goalkeepers placing towels near or inside the goal area during matches....

Exclusive: Éric Chelle set to sign new Super Eagles contract after AFCON success

The speculation surrounding Eric Chelle’s future has finally been put to rest, with the Super Eagles coach poised to sign a new deal...

Tragedy as Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi’s Father Dies in Road Crash

Wilfred Ndidi, captain of the Super Eagles, is facing a personal tragedy after his father, Sunday Ndidi, passed away following a fatal road...

Guardiola’s City Secure 2-0 Win Over Wolves

Manchester City ended their four-game drought with a win over Wolves, but the performance was far from seamless. Vulnerabilities surfaced after halftime as...

Trinity Rodman Becomes World’s Highest Paid Female Footballer

In a groundbreaking move, Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman has signed a three-year contract extension, making her the world’s highest-paid female footballer. The...

WAFCON Prep Hits Snag: Super Falcons’ Training on Hold, Awaits FIFA Clarification

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has put preparations for the Super Falcons on hold until the world governing body, FIFA, confirms the official...

Super Eagles Trio: Osimhen, Lookman, and Bassey Named in AFCON Team of the Tournament

Three Nigerian players have made the cut in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) team of the tournament, announced by the Confederation of...