Nigeria’s Super Falcons launched their campaign for a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in emphatic fashion, securing a 3-0 victory over Tunisia in their Group B opener on Sunday, July 6 . Goals from captain Asisat Oshoala, Rinsola Babajide, and substitute Chiwendu Ihezuo sealed the comprehensive win, which marked Nigeria’s first-ever…
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his younger brother André Silva were laid to rest on the morning of Saturday, July 5, during an emotional funeral service held at Igreja Matriz de Gondomar (the Mother Church of Gondomar) in Portugal. The ceremony, which began at 10 a.m., drew a large turnout from the football community. Liverpool…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced a sweeping reorganization of the management board of Kano Pillars Football Club, appointing former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa as the new General Manager. The announcement was made public through a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa. The move follows the expiration of the previous board’s one-year term…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased the prize money for the winner of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Additionally, CAF raised the total prize pool for the WAFCON 2024 finals by 45%. Under the new prize structure, the tournament winner will receive \$1 million, while the runners-up will take home…
Fulham have turned down Atletico Madrid’s bid for Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi. According to multiple reports from England, Atletico Madrid offered $21.5 million for Iwobi this week, along with a four-year contract worth €7 million annually. The 29-year-old reportedly showed interest in the move to Spain, but Fulham remain firm in their decision to…
Nigerian goalkeeping legend Peter Rufai has passed away. According to family sources, Rufai—affectionately known as Dodomayana—died on Thursday morning, July 3, after a long illness. Peter Rufai was a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Over a 20-year senior career, he played professionally in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain. He proudly represented…
An Afghanistan-born coach named Ashgar tragically died during a youth training camp organized by Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in Riesa, Saxony, Germany. According to German media, Ashgar collapsed on the pitch of the Feralpi Arena during the lunch break on Monday. Despite immediate medical attention, he later passed away in hospital. The camp, which involved…
Wales football legend Gareth Bale is reportedly leading a consortium that has submitted a £40 million bid to purchase Cardiff City, with backing from U.S. investors. The former Real Madrid star, who retired from professional football in 2023, had previously shown interest in acquiring Plymouth Argyle, though that deal fell through. Cardiff City’s current owner,…
Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has officially returned to professional football, signing a two-year deal with AS Monaco following an 18-month suspension for doping. Pogba, 32, was initially handed a four-year ban in August 2023 after testing positive for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a banned substance. However, the suspension was reduced to 18 months…
Former Togolese international Emmanuel Adebayor has reiterated his deep admiration for Nigerian football legend Nwankwo Kanu, calling him his “idol” and “god of football.” Adebayor, who donned the number 25 jersey at Arsenal from 2006 to 2009—the same number and locker once used by Kanu—described the experience as a pivotal moment in his career. The…
