Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek has confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen’s contract with the club does not include a release clause. Osimhen, who spent last season on loan at Galatasaray, completed a permanent move to the Turkish Süper Lig champions this summer, ending his stint with Italian side Napoli. The permanent transfer followed Galatasaray reportedly…
Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr has voiced his frustration over the refereeing decisions during his team’s 4–0 defeat to Nigeria in Uyo earlier this month. The loss dashed Benin’s hopes of qualifying for their first-ever FIFA World Cup. In the October 14 match, Victor Osimhen scored a hat-trick for the Super Eagles, with Frank Onyeka…
Olympic boxer Lin Yu-ting marked her return to the ring with a dominant performance, knocking out her opponent in just 94 seconds. The 29-year-old Taiwanese fighter, who won gold in the featherweight division at the Paris 2024 Olympics, had previously been disqualified from the 2023 World Championships after failing a gender eligibility test — a…
Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award after another outstanding season. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the 10-man shortlist on Wednesday for the 2025 CAF Awards, set to take place in Marrakech, Morocco, for the third consecutive year. Osimhen, the 2023…
Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Sean Dyche as their new head coach, with the 54-year-old signing a contract that runs until 2027, the club announced on Tuesday. Dyche replaces Ange Postecoglou, who was dismissed on Saturday after just 40 days in charge—a record that makes him the shortest-serving permanent manager in Premier League…
Justine Madugu and Bankole Olowookere have been nominated for the 2025 CAF Women’s Coach of the Year award. Madugu led the Super Falcons to victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, where Nigeria claimed a record-extending 10th title after a thrilling 3-2 win over the host nation in the final.…
Chiamaka Nnadozie has been nominated for the 2025 CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award. The 24-year-old goalkeeper, who won the inaugural award in 2023 and claimed the honor again last year, is widely tipped to secure the prestigious accolade for a third consecutive time. Nnadozie was a standout performer for Nigeria at the…
Gabon’s head coach, Thierry Mouyouma, has confirmed that his team is fully prepared to face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the African playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Gabon finished their qualifying campaign strongly, registering eight wins, one draw, and one loss, accumulating 25 points out of a possible 30. Despite this impressive performance,…
Former West Ham boss David Moyes has suggested that a potential return to Everton may mark the final chapter of his long managerial career. In an interview with PLZ Soccer, Moyes admitted he hadn’t expected to take on another role after parting ways with West Ham in 2024. “I would probably say yes (Everton is…
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle expressed immense admiration for his players following their dominant 4–0 victory over Benin Republic, a result that secured Nigeria’s place in the CAF Playoff Tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking after the match, Chelle praised his team’s determination and resilience in adapting to a new coach and philosophy.…
