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African football legends George Weah and Didier Drogba have joined a new 16-member FIFA panel created to tackle racism in football. The Players’ Voice Panel, approved by all FIFA member associations, aims to involve former players in leading efforts on education, reform, and sanctions against discrimination. Weah, former Ballon d’Or […]

Boxing legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have reached a deal to face each other in an exhibition bout scheduled for spring 2026, promoter CSI Sports announced on Thursday. Details of the fight, including the exact date and venue, have not yet been disclosed. The matchup will see heavyweight great […]

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has dismissed concerns about his fitness, saying he is fully fit and ready to play after joining Werder Bremen on loan from Bayer Leverkusen. Speaking during his official unveiling on Wednesday, Boniface addressed reports of failed medicals at AC Milan, stating that if he were not […]

The Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein has been approved by FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host next week’s World Cup qualifier between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. Uncertainty had surrounded the choice of venue after concerns were raised about the state of the […]

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to report a profit of $11.7 million for the first time in eight years, marking a major financial turnaround under President Patrice Motsepe. Once burdened by $140 million in debt, CAF has increased its annual revenue to $150 million through reforms focused […]

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has expressed concern that the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) may need to reconsider their positions if the national team fails to qualify for two consecutive FIFA World Cups. Oliseh noted that missing back-to-back tournaments would be a significant setback for Nigerian […]

Spanish club Sevilla has confirmed the termination of Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho’s contract. Iheanacho, 28, joined the La Liga side on a free transfer last summer after leaving Leicester City. He made 15 appearances in the first half of the season, scoring three goals, before being loaned to Middlesbrough […]

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has described the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, as the most successful in the tournament’s history. Speaking in Nairobi, Motsepe praised the rising standard of African football and announced major investment plans, including a $1 billion partnership with the private […]

Former Germany international Toni Kroos has cautioned new Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso that his decorated playing career will not shield him from pressure if he fails to deliver silverware at the Bernabéu. Alonso, who replaced Carlo Ancelotti this summer after Madrid endured a trophyless campaign, has been tasked with […]

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has apologised to fans following the club’s shock Carabao Cup elimination to League Two side Grimsby Town. United were beaten 12-11 on penalties after a 2-2 draw, despite fighting back from two goals down through Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire. The defeat, coming after a […]