CAF Reverses Edo Queens WAFU B Victory
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has annulled Edo Queens’ victory over Ghanaian side Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU-B qualifying final after ruling that the match was not concluded in accordance with competition regulations. The decision followed a protest by Ampem Darkoa over the failure to play extra time […]
Zidane Names Mbappe France Captain, Unveils First Squad
New France head coach Zinedine Zidane has confirmed Kylian Mbappe as captain of Les Bleus after unveiling his first squad since succeeding Didier Deschamps. The Real Madrid forward will continue to lead the national team after wearing the armband during the World Cup, where he finished as the tournament’s top scorer with 10 goals. France, […]
Mbappe Backs Kone as Chelsea’s €70m Transfer Move Collapses
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe reportedly played a key role in Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso’s pursuit of Roma midfielder Manu Kone during the summer transfer window. Reports indicate that Alonso sought Mbappe’s personal assessment of the French midfielder before giving the green light for Chelsea to intensify their efforts to sign him. Chelsea had identified […]
Lionel Messi Announces Retirement From Argentina National Team
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his two-decade career with the Argentina national team. The Argentina captain said the decision was painful but acknowledged that the time had come to step away, adding that a new generation of players deserved the opportunity to represent the country. In an […]
Adidas Set to Return as Nigeria’s National Teams Kit Supplier from 2027
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reached a new partnership agreement with German sportswear giant Adidas, which will become the official kit supplier for Nigeria’s national football teams from 2027. The reported deal, valued at $8.5 million annually, comprises $4.5 million in cash payments to the NFF and an additional $4 million worth of kits […]
Masai Russell Sets New 100m Hurdles World Record, Breaks Amusan’s Mark
American Olympic champion Masai Russell has broken Tobi Amusan’s world record in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich. Russell clocked a stunning 12.09 seconds on Thursday, eclipsing Amusan’s previous world record of 12.12 seconds set at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene. The 26-year-old dominated the race from the opening […]
NFF Crisis Deepens as Ibrahim Gusau, Eight Board Members Resign Amid N17bn Fund Probe
The crisis rocking Nigerian football has deepened following the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau, alongside several members of the federation’s executive committee. The development comes amid mounting pressure over the administration of Nigerian football and a fresh investigation into the utilisation of a N17 billion intervention fund released by the Federal […]
Falconets Arrive in Poland Ahead of 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s Falconets have arrived in Poland ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. The team will now step up preparations for the global tournament, focusing on final training sessions, tactical drills and fitness work as they fine-tune their readiness for the competition. The players and technical crew are expected to use […]
Haaland Could Leave Manchester City Despite Huge Contract
Former Manchester City defender Gareth Barry has predicted that striker Erling Haaland will eventually leave the club despite having a contract that runs until 2034. Haaland joined City in 2022 and has established himself as one of the club’s key players. However, Barry believes the Norway international could seek a new challenge later in his […]
Governor Mbah Hails Enugu Rangers On 9th League Title
Governor Peter Mbah has congratulated Rangers International F.C. of Enugu on clinching their ninth Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title and the club’s second league triumph under his administration. Rangers sealed the 2025/2026 NPFL crown on Sunday with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Ikorodu City FC at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos, finishing the season […]