Aston Villa move to hijack Newcastle deal for Swiss World Cup star Manzambi
Aston Villa have entered the race to sign Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi, with Unai Emery's side working to hijack Newcastle United's proposed £50 million move for one of the breakout stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Goal feast at Etisalat U-15 School Cup Kaduna Play-offs
It was all goal feast encounter in Kaduna as the last leg of the Regional Play-offs of the ongoing Etisalat U-15 School Cup got underway in the ancient city with the opening fixture between General Hassan Usman Unity College, Bauchi and Unity College, Dutse, Jigawa States producing 12 goals after the former trounced the latter in the sensational game.
Rohr replaces Ikeme with Akpeyi
In response to the withdrawal of Eagles goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme from the Nov 12 cracker against Algeria after sustaining an injury, Gernot Rohr has called up Daniel Akpeyi in his stead.
FIFA enlists Nigeria on DTMS
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has been enlisted on the Premium Services of the world governing body, FIFA DTMS (Domestic Transfer Matching System) and Intermediary Regulations Tool.
Mourinho gets one-match touchline ban, fine
Embattled Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will serve a one match touchline ban and pay a £50,000 ($60,000, 55,000 euros) fine after being punished by the Football Association over two separate incidents on Wednesday.
Injured Gervinho out of Ivory Coast squad
Former Arsenal striker Gervinho is out injured from the Ivory Coast’s November 12 World Cup qualifier against Morocco and a friendly with France three days later, joining Eric Bailly on the sidelines.
