Morocco secured their place as the first African nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 5-0 victory against a 10-man Niger Republic in Rabat on Friday, September 5. The win sealed Morocco’s top position in Group E. Ismael Saibari opened the scoring with two first-half goals, capitalizing on Niger’s early…
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and his Argentinian rapper girlfriend, Nicki Nicole, have reportedly parted ways just 13 days after confirming their relationship publicly. The couple first went public in late August, following months of speculation. Nicole, 25, had previously travelled to Barcelona to celebrate the 18-year-old footballer’s birthday in July, an event that drew media…
Colombian footballer Javier Bolivar has come under intense criticism after slapping referee Vanessa Ceballos during a midweek match between Real Alianza Cataquera and Deportivo Quique. The incident took place in the 66th minute when Bolivar, who was on the sidelines, was shown a red card by Ceballos. Before she could fully raise the card, Bolivar…
The Super Eagles’ camp in Ikot Ikpene has welcomed 13 players as preparations intensify for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa. Team media officer Promise Efoghe confirmed the development on Tuesday, following the arrival of nine more players to join the initial four who checked in on Monday. New…
Super Falcons and Bay FC striker Asisat Oshoala has signed a two-year contract with Al Hilal in the Saudi Women’s Premier League. According to The Athletic, the six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday to undergo her medical ahead of the finalized deal, which was completed just before the…
Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for an initial €21 million (£18.1 million), with additional add-ons. This transfer marks the end of United’s pursuit of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as they look to strengthen their goalkeeping options. The 23-year-old Lammens is set to travel to…
Manchester United and Napoli have officially confirmed the transfer of Rasmus Højlund to the Serie A champions. The Danish striker joins on a season-long loan, with an obligation to buy included in the deal, as clarified by Napoli. United confirmed the initial terms of the agreement in a club statement: “Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund…
Premier League champions Liverpool have officially completed the signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in a British-record transfer deal worth £125 million. The landmark signing surpasses the previous record of £115m, paid by Chelsea to Brighton for Moisés Caicedo in 2023, and concludes one of the most high-profile and drawn-out sagas of this summer’s…
Atalanta have reportedly turned down an offer from Bayern Munich for Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman. According to multiple sources, the German champions submitted a proposal for a paid loan deal with an option to buy for €28 million at the end of the season. However, Atalanta are holding out for a permanent transfer worth around…
John Barnes, the former England and Liverpool star who made history as the first footballer to earn £10,000 a week, has opened up about his ongoing financial struggles and a long-running dispute with the UK tax authorities. In a revealing interview on the All Things Business podcast, Barnes sought to clarify what he describes as…
