Cristiano Ronaldo began his 25th professional season in style, scoring his 977th career goal as Al Nassr secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Al Riyadh on Friday. The 41-year-old Portugal captain was named among the substitutes by new Al Nassr manager Ange Postecoglou before being introduced in the 62nd minute, with his side already leading…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) are investigating the utilisation of a N12 billion Federal Government intervention fund released to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to settle outstanding salaries, bonuses and other national-team obligations. The development was disclosed in a letter signed by…
Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal worth around £51 million to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa. The Gunners have moved to strengthen their defence following injuries to William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, both of whom are expected to spend an extended period on the sidelines. Konsa is scheduled to undergo a medical on Thursday…
Galatasaray are reportedly prepared to offer Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes a salary matching that of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as they intensify their efforts to sign the Portuguese midfielder. According to Turkish football insider Emre Kaplan, the Turkish champions have identified Fernandes as a major transfer target and are ready to make a…
The Super Falcons are set to have a new technical crew ahead of their 2028 Women’s Olympic qualifying campaign, which begins in October. National Sports Commission Director-General Bukola Olopade disclosed that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is expected to appoint a new coaching team after the federation asked coach Justine Madugu and his technical crew…
Former Super Eagles star Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has revealed that he came close to joining German giants Bayern Munich in 1991. Speaking on the Obi One Podcast, Okocha said Bayern wanted to sign him after he impressed while playing for their youth team at a tournament in Switzerland. However, the move collapsed because of…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has ordered the Super Falcons’ technical crew to step down with immediate effect following the team’s disappointing 2026 campaign. The federation announced the decision on Monday through a brief statement on its official X account, directing head coach Justin Madugu and other members of the coaching and backroom staff to…
Arsenal began their 2026/27 campaign in style, defeating Manchester City 3-0 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff to lift the Community Shield. The Gunners made a blistering start, taking the lead just seconds into the game after Myles Lewis-Skelly picked out Riccardo Calafiori inside the box. The Italian kept his composure to slot the ball…
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has offered a message of support to Lionel Messi following the death of the Argentine star’s father and longtime manager, Jorge Messi. Jorge Messi died after a prolonged illness, prompting the Inter Miami forward to pay an emotional tribute to his father and reflect on the important role he played…
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has taken a swipe at Arsenal supporters following the club’s failed attempt to sign Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior during the summer transfer window. Vinicius was reportedly a surprise target for Arsenal, with the Gunners said to be willing to make the Brazilian international the highest-paid player in…
