Arteta expects Maresca to do ‘unbelievable job’ at Man City
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has backed Enzo Maresca to do an "unbelievable job" after replacing Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager.
An appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all Nigerians: Stop the NFF elections, please! By Segun Odegbami
On March 22, 1998, I was officially decorated with the honour and title of ‘Sports Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’ in Abuja by the then Minister of Sports. It was in addition to a previous national honour of ‘Member of the Order of the Niger’, MON. I take both honours very seriously. They […]
Out from prison, Nigeria’s Daga bounces back
Rape accusations can be career-threatening and make life unbearable for a footballer. Remember the recent cases of Benjamin Mendy, the French World Cup winner, and Thomas Partey of Ghana.
Champions League 2026/27: draw date, qualified teams, final venue
The draw for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase is fast approaching, with Paris Saint-Germain set to begin their title defence as they chase an unprecedented third successive crown.
Liverpool set to sign Barcelona captain Araújo on loan
The move would see Araújo join new Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola as the Premier League club seeks to strengthen its defensive options ahead of the new season.
Nigeria VS Cameroon: Justin Madugu and his 200 million assistants
The truth is, African women’s football has come of age. The gap is closing fast. Who would have thought Nigeria would be needing calculators to qualify from a WAFCON group that has debutants Malawi and Egypt?
Full list: EPL to kick off with record 9 new coaches
The 2026/27 English Premier League, EPL season will kick off with an unprecedented level of managerial change, as nine of the 20 clubs prepare to begin the campaign with new coaches.
Chelsea to offload 16 players before transfer deadline
Chelsea are facing a major squad-clearance operation, with the club needing to find new destinations for 16 players before the summer transfer window closes.
FA issues new rules on pitchside walls after ex-Arsenal player’s death
English football chiefs have announced new safety rules covering brick and concrete perimeter walls following the death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar.
Real Madrid’s Mastantuono joins Fiorentina on loan
The 18-year-old will spend one season in Italy under the current agreement, according to a brief announcement on Real’s website.
‘My son will be bigger than me’ – Ronaldo
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has predicted that his eldest son, Cristiano Jr., could surpass him in football, saying the teenager is already physically ahead of where he was at the same age.
List of countries in Europe that won’t participate in 2030 World Cup qualifiers
Only two European countries will be absent from the 2030 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign after securing automatic places in the tournament as co-hosts.
England striker Toney charged with London nightclub assault
The police said the charge relates to an assault which reportedly took place on December 6 last year at a nightclub in the Soho district of central London.
CAF Champions League: Rangers, Rivers Utd learn opponents
Rangers will face AS Sobemap of Benin Republic, while Rivers United have been drawn against Ivorian side San Pedro.
Norwegian football federation calls for Infantino to resign
The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF), among the fiercest critics of FIFA president Gianni Infantino for several years, will call for his resignation, its head Lise Klaveness said on Friday.
WAFCON 2026: All quarter-finals fixtures confirmed
Quarter-finals line-up at 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this weekend (all times GMT):
