Mali awarded 2026 WAFU A youth tournament hosting rights
Mali will stage the 2026 WAFU Zone A Under-20 Championship after the regional body confirmed the country as host for...
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Silence from FIFA deepens Nigeria’s World Cup uncertainty
Uncertainty continues to cloud Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes after FIFA’s latest report failed to reference the country’s protest against...
Senegal federation fumes as Morocco jails 18 fans after AFCON final unrest
The Senegalese Football Federation has strongly criticised Moroccan authorities after 18 Senegal supporters were handed prison terms over disturbances during...
Man United step up chase to sign Spanish-Guinean full-back Alejandro Balde
Manchester United’s search for stability on the left flank has intensified, with fresh confirmation that Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde is...
Dele Alli set for emotional Tottenham return as struggling Spurs brace for defining derby
Tottenham Hotspur will welcome back one of their modern icons this weekend when Dele Alli returns to the Tottenham Hotspur...
Talanta Stadium touted as Africa’s best ahead of AFCON 2027
As Africa prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, Nairobi’s Talanta Stadium is already making headlines as the continent’s...
FIFA ruling on Nigeria vs DR Congo could redefine African football, says Nigerian official
Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCTFA), Mouktar Mohammed, has described FIFA’s impending decision on the Nigeria-DR Congo...
AFCON 2027: Kenya pushing to claim top fixtures over co-hosts
Kenya is laying the groundwork to secure a larger share of matches in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations than...
South Africa’s SuperSport loses control as Canal+ centralises sports rights in Paris
South Africa’s SuperSport has ceded control over its sports rights acquisitions as French media conglomerate Canal+ moves these decisions to...
Ghana star Frank Acheampong joins Chinese side Dalian Yingbo Haifa
Chinese Super League side Dalian Yingbo Haifa have announced the signing of Ghanaian international Frank Acheampong ahead of the new...
Belgian-Ghanaian Romeo Lavia to feature for Chelsea development squad as part of injury recuperation
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia is poised to make his first competitive appearance in over three months when he lines up...
‘I feel more relaxed now’ – Carlos Baleba insists Man Utd ‘noise’ is behind him
Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba has emphatically put last summer’s transfer saga with Manchester United behind him, saying he is now...
‘He’s a fantastic footballer’ – Carrick praises Kobbie Mainoo’s impact at Man Utd
Michael Carrick has expressed delight at Kobbie Mainoo’s resurgence since being reinstated into Manchester United’s starting lineup, praising the midfielder’s...
N’Golo Kante concedes Fenerbahce ‘had to be better’ after Forest thrashing
N’Golo Kante spoke with candour and composure after Fenerbahce were humbled 3-0 at home by Nottingham Forest in the first...
Nedbank Cup last 16: Facts and stats to guide you through this weekend’s action
The Nedbank Cup Last 16 kicks off on Friday, promising a weekend packed with excitement, potential upsets, and goals as...
Ghana legend Andre Ayew insists retirement is not on his mind despite advancing age
Former Ghana captain Andre Ayew has firmly dismissed speculation that he is contemplating retirement from professional football, insisting that he...
‘There’s a lot of division’ that must end – Liam Rosenior on Vinicius Junior abuse
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has spoken out about the ongoing problem of racism in football and society, citing the recent...
‘Your demeanour needs to be more up’ – Hoddle criticizes Bukayo Saka as Arsenal drop points against Wolves
Tottenham legend Glenn Hoddle has criticized Arsenal captain Bukayo Saka following the Gunners’ disappointing draw against Wolves on Wednesday night,...
Odion Ighalo urges Victor Osimhen to consider future Al Hilal move amid Galatasaray success
Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has defended Victor Osimhen’s decision to decline a massive move to the Saudi Pro...
‘It’s possible’ – Odion Ighalo backs Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle’s Real Madrid dream
Former Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo has backed Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle’s ambitious dream of managing Real Madrid, insisting...