The Super Eagles have officially opened their training camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as preparations begin for their crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars. Head coach Éric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for the two encounters, with invited players expected to arrive at camp on Monday.…
Nigeria’s Flamingoes have etched their names in football history after defeating Japan 2-1 in Rabat, Morocco, to become the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The historic achievement comes 41 years after Nigeria’s male U-17 side, the Golden Eaglets, won their first youth world championship in Beijing, China. Despite a…
Algeria coach Brahim Hemdani has left goalkeeper Luca Zidane and defender Rayan Ait-Nouri out of his 26-man squad for this month’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Togo. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, November 5, Hemdani explained that Zidane’s omission was based on sporting considerations, particularly a lack of regular playing time at club level.…
Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have made history by reaching the final of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup for the first time after defeating Brazil 3-1 in their semi-final clash on Wednesday night, November 4. The Nigerian side secured the impressive victory through goals from Queen Joseph and Awawu Bashiru, who scored…
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has dismissed speculation that he has just two matches to save his job as he prepares his struggling side for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League encounter against AS Roma. Carrick’s future at Old Trafford has come under increasing scrutiny following Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea, which extended United’s winless run…
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has warned that the club could face relegation from the Premier League following their slide to 17th position in the standings. United dropped to 17th after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday, leaving them level with 18th-placed Crystal Palace on goal difference and just two points…
Aston Villa have announced plans to take legal action against former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher over comments the club described as “unacceptable insults” directed at the team and its supporters. The controversy followed remarks made by Carragher on the Stick to Football podcast, where he discussed speculation linking Aston Villa manager Unai Emery with a…
Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed gratitude to fans worldwide after his 2007-08 season, which earned him his first Ballon d’Or in 2008, was voted the greatest in the history of the prestigious award. Ronaldo, 41, emerged ahead of long-time rival Lionel Messi following a month-long public online poll organised around the Ballon d’Or,…
Manchester United are reportedly considering at least four candidates to replace manager Michael Carrick as the club’s hierarchy prepares to discuss his future. Senior club officials are expected to hold crisis talks on Monday following the Red Devils’ disappointing 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday. According to the Daily Telegraph…
Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, becoming the first English player in 25 years to claim football’s most prestigious individual award after finishing ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. The 33-year-old striker received the honour at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London on Monday night.…
