Mohamed Salah is set to return to Liverpool’s matchday squad for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Brighton following what have been described as behind the scenes peace talks with head coach Arne Slot. The development comes days after Salah sparked major controversy with a blunt public interview after Liverpool’s dramatic 3–3 draw with Leeds…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have dropped to 37th position in the latest FIFA Women’s World ranking. The new ranking was released on the world’s soccer govering body official website on Thursday, December 11. The Super Falcons were not in action during the last FIFA international break. Justine Madugu’s side were previously ranked…
Pharaohs of Egypt head coach, Hossam Hassan has offered his support for Mohamed Salah after his outburst at Liverpool. Salah was named as a substitute for the third successive game by Liverpool head coach Arne Slot in the 3-3 draw with Leeds United on Saturday. The forward made it clear after the game…
FIFA has confirmed December 15 as the official release date for players heading to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, offering relief to clubs across Europe who had expressed concerns about losing key talents too early in the season. The new date gives clubs an additional week with their African internationals before they report…
Atalanta head coach, Raffaele Palladino has hailed Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman as an “essential asset” to the team, following the forward’s impressive run of form. Lookman was key to Atalanta’s latest victory, scoring in the 2-0 home win against Fiorentina in Serie A on Sunday. This goal marked the second consecutive match in which…
Tennis legend, Rafael Nadal has offered advice to Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, urging the young footballer to surround himself with people who will always tell him the unvarnished truth. At just 18 years old, the Spanish international is already a household name, dazzling on the pitch with a style few can rival. However, alongside…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has tendered a heartfelt apology to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian citizens following the Super Eagles’ Sunday defeat and disqualification in the World Cup Qualifiers Playoff against DR Congo. DR Congo came back from a goal down to beat Nigeria 4-3 on penalties in a tightly-contested African play-offs…
The Confederation of African Football has confirmed that Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is eligible to face the Democratic Republic of Congo in Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff, easing concerns that he might miss the match due to suspension. In an update shared on the Super Eagles’ official X handle on Saturday,…
The Confederation of African Football and the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Local Organising Committee has announced that fans travelling to the tournament will be eligible for free electronic visas. The African football body disclosed this in a statement on its website on Friday, saying that citizens of countries that normally require a…
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has strongly criticized the alleged corruption within Nigerian football, emphasizing that it must be completely eliminated for the sport to progress. Speaking on his ObiOne Podcast in a video shared on X on Wednesday, the former Chelsea midfielder referred to reports and circulating images suggesting that FIFA granted…
