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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, are investigating the use of N12 billion released by the Federal Government to the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, for the payment of outstanding wages, allowances and bonuses owed to national team players […]

Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Spanish midfielder Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth £65.4 million. The World Cup winner and former Ballon d’Or winner has signed a four-year contract with the LaLiga club after helping Manchester City win four Premier League titles and the Champions League. Barcelona […]

Barcelona have accepted a deal to sign Manchester City midfielder and Spanish World Cup winner Rodri for a reported fee of around 75 million euros. The 30-year-old is expected to move to the Catalan club in the coming days, with an official announcement set to follow. Rodri, who joined Manchester […]

Cameroon have won the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Malawi 3-0 in Sunday’s final in Rabat, Morocco. Marie Ngah opened the scoring in the 20th minute before Naomi Ndjoah Eto doubled the lead eight minutes later. Ngah added her second just before half-time to give Cameroon a […]

Arsenal have started the 2026/2027 season with silverware after thrashing Manchester City 3-0 to win the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, South Wales. Riccardo Calafiori opened the scoring early after being set up by Myles Lewis-Skelly, before a mistake by Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma gifted Arsenal […]

Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses reached the WAFCON final after beating hosts Morocco 3–1 on penalties following a goalless draw after extra time. Goalkeeper Michaely Bihina was the heroine, making three saves in the shootout after also producing crucial stops during the match, while Morocco’s Fatima Tagnaout saw her extra-time penalty saved. […]

Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Super Cup after defeating Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg on Wednesday. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia put PSG ahead in the 20th minute before 17-year-old Brian Madjo equalised shortly before half-time to become the youngest scorer in the competition’s history. Désiré Doué restored PSG’s lead in the 61st […]

Katsina United defender Chinedu Ozor has reportedly died after collapsing during a pre-season friendly against Niger Tornadoes at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina on Tuesday. The 30-year-old reportedly collapsed about 10 to 13 minutes into the match, prompting immediate efforts by the club’s medical team to revive him. He […]

Liverpool have completed the signing of Ronald Araujo from Barcelona on a season-long loan, with an option to buy the defender for around £47.14m (€55m). The 27-year-old will join Liverpool without a loan fee, while the club will cover his full salary for the season. Araujo said he was “super-happy” […]

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), UEFA and CONCACAF have demanded an independent review of FIFA’s abandoned proposal to sell a stake in a company that would commercialise the rights to the World Cup and other major tournaments. In a joint letter issued on Monday, the three confederations described the proposal […]