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London, England — Football pundit and former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand has hinted that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen could be eyeing a move to Old Trafford this summer, following his reported rejection of a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal. Ferdinand made the remarks during a recent episode of his Rio Ferdinand […]

Paris, France — Paris Saint-Germain star winger Ousmane Dembélé has revealed that despite an exceptional season, he does not view winning the Ballon d’Or as an obsession. In a recent interview with PSG’s official website, the French international acknowledged the prestige of the award but emphasized that his personal focus remains rooted in enjoying football […]

Rabat, Morocco — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially revealed the lineup of match officials for the upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). A total of 46 match officials—including Referees, Assistant Referees, and Video Assistant Referees (VAR)—have been appointed for the prestigious tournament, representing the best of Africa’s female officiating talent. […]

Lisbon, Portugal — Nigerian defender Zaidu Sanusi has been named in FC Porto’s 28-man squad for the inaugural edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off this month in the United States. The Portuguese giants arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday night to begin preparations for the global tournament, with Sanusi […]

Sheffield, England — English Championship side Sheffield United have confirmed the acquisition of Nigerian forward Ehije Ukaki, completing a transfer from Bulgarian top-flight club Botev Plovdiv. The 20-year-old attacker has signed a three-year contract with the Blades, joining as part of the club’s strategy to invest in promising young talent with international experience. Blades boss […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The National Sports Commission (NSC) has called on the leadership of Nigeria’s sports federations to foster greater collaboration and unity of purpose in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda for the development of the sports sector. Speaking during a joint executive session with the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) on […]

Lagos, Nigeria — Former Super Eagles defender Mobi Oparaku has called on Nigerian football fans to remain patient and not harshly judge striker Victor Boniface following his recent social media post hinting at international retirement. The Bayer Leverkusen forward stirred controversy after last Friday’s friendly match against Russia, when he shared a now-deleted message suggesting […]

Nottingham, England — England captain Harry Kane has expressed deep frustration following the Three Lions’ 3-1 defeat to Senegal in Tuesday’s international friendly at the City Ground, Nottingham. Kane opened the scoring with his 73rd international goal in his 107th appearance, but Senegal mounted a strong comeback to secure a historic win—becoming the first African […]

London — Premier League giants Chelsea have secured the services of highly-rated French defender Mamadou Sarr from RC Strasbourg, marking a significant addition to their defensive ranks. The teenage centre-back, who is just 19 years old, has signed a long-term deal with the Blues, keeping him at Stamford Bridge until 2033. Sarr enjoyed a breakout […]

Warsaw, Poland — Polish football icon Robert Lewandowski has temporarily stepped down from international duty following a fallout with national team coach Michal Probierz, in a move that has sent shockwaves across the country’s football community. The striker, who plays for Barcelona, made the announcement on his verified social media platforms, citing a loss of […]