Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has suggested that Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal is more advanced in his development at 19 than football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were at the same age. Gerrard, who had the opportunity to face both Messi and Ronaldo during their early careers, made the comparison while praising the…
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has made FIFPRO World XI history for an unexpected reason, becoming the first Ballon d’Or winner to miss out on selection in the same year he receives the prestigious individual award. Kane claimed the 2026 Ballon d’Or after an outstanding season for Bayern Munich and England, scoring an impressive 73…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has promised to reward each councillor nationwide with ₦10 million if their respective wards deliver votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. According to Channels Television, Wike made the pledge during a political engagement in Kwali Area Council, where he also expressed support…
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…
