French-Malian midfielder N’Golo Kante earns Les Bleus recall for World Cup qualifiers
France head coach Didier Deschamps has recalled former Chelsea and Leicester City midfielder N’Golo Kante for their upcoming World Cup...
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No more minnows in African football; 2025 AFCON promises fierce battles – CAF Patrice Motsepe
Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe believes the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco will be one...
Fury in Nigeria as South African officials appointed for crucial World Cup playoff against Gabon
Nigerian football fans have expressed anger and disappointment over FIFA’s decision to assign South African and Beninese officials to handle...
Buruk hails Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen as Galatasaray’s dream signing after record-breaking hat-trick
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has lauded Victor Osimhen’s impact, describing the Nigerian forward as the “perfect signing at the...
‘We love to express ourselves’ – Nigeria coach Justine Madugu outlines bold vision for Super Falcons
Nigeria women’s national team coach Justine Madugu says his football philosophy is rooted in African creativity, insisting that his players...
Mohamed Salah faces potential club-versus-country standoff as Egypt push for early AFCON call-up
Mohamed Salah could once again find himself in the middle of a club-versus-country dispute, as Liverpool brace for discussions with...
‘We feel very ashamed’ – Maresca on Belgian-Ghana midfielder Romeo Lavia’s latest injury
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has expressed his frustration as Romeo Lavia suffers another injury just hours after being promised careful...
Atalanta’s 1-0 win over Marseille in the Champions League was marred by a heated confrontation between winger Ademola Lookman and...
‘I couldn’t drop Lookman’ – Chelle reveals bold criteria behind Super Eagles squad selection
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has opened up on the demanding process behind his squad selection, insisting that consistent club...
‘Injured’ Alexander Isak named in Sweden squad by Potter
Sweden coach Graham Potter has named his squad for this month’s World Cup qualifiers, with Liverpool forward Alexander Isak earning...
Former Real Madrid star Iván Zamorano has launched a scathing criticism of Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal, insisting the youngster does...
Who succeeds Hugo Broos? The leading contenders to coach South Africa after 2026
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has confirmed that he will retire from management after leading Bafana Bafana at the 2026...
Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior criticised by Bale after poor showing against Liverpool
Former Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has criticised Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior following their lacklustre performances in the 1-0...
Sharpe backs Manchester United’s decision to keep faith in Amad Diallo over Garnacho
Former Manchester United winger Lee Sharpe has backed manager Ruben Amorim’s decision to retain Amad Diallo and sell Alejandro Garnacho...
Why a move to Napoli could revive English-Ghanaian Kobbie Mainoo’s stalled Man United career
English-Ghanaian midfielder Kobbie Mainoo faces growing uncertainty at Manchester United after continued lack of game time under head coach Ruben...
Italian-Nigerian defender Destiny Udogie receives Tottenham’s full support after alleged gun threat
Tottenham Hotspur have pledged full support to Italian-Nigerian defender Destiny Udogie after he was allegedly threatened with a firearm in...
‘You learn from such legends’ – Carreras embraces Mohamed Salah showdown as learning moment
Real Madrid wing-back Álvaro Carreras says he has drawn valuable lessons from facing Mohamed Salah, despite his side’s 1-0 defeat...
Chelsea hold talks with French-Ivorian defender Wesley Fofana after dangerous driving conviction
Chelsea have held talks with defender Wesley Fofana after the player pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and was sentenced to...
French-Ivorian prodigy Désiré Doué wins 2025 Golden Boy award
Paris Saint-Germain’s rising star Désiré Doué has been crowned the 2025 Golden Boy, edging out Real Madrid’s Dean Huijsen and...
Trevoh Chalobah has opened up about the moment he was told he had no future at Chelsea, describing how he...