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Santos forward Neymar has criticized the organizers of the 2025 Ballon d’Or after Barcelona winger Raphinha finished fifth in the rankings. Neymar, 33, took to Instagram on Monday night, calling the result “a huge joke,” despite Raphinha’s standout season with 56 goal contributions in 57 games, helping Barcelona secure both […]

Real Madrid are reportedly planning to boycott the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris for the second consecutive year, continuing their fallout over Vinicius Jr’s 2024 snub. Following last year’s shock absence after Manchester City’s Rodri was announced the winner, senior club officials including president Florentino Perez are expected to skip […]

The Cheetahs of Benin Republic have been dealt a setback ahead of next month’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with teenage forward Rodolfo Aloko ruled out due to injury. The 18-year-old Charlotte FC striker suffered a meniscus injury during Benin’s match against Lesotho on matchday eight of the qualifiers. […]

Nigeria has intensified its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, aiming to bring the historic event to Africa for the first time in its nearly 100-year history. President Bola Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, welcomed the Commonwealth Sport Bid Evaluation Committee to Abuja on Thursday, […]

Bayern Munich forward Nicolas Jackson has ruled out a return to Chelsea at the end of his season-long loan spell in Germany. The Senegalese striker joined the Bundesliga champions on transfer deadline day after a late move complicated by disagreements between Chelsea’s management and his representatives. Chelsea had attempted to […]

FIFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against the South African Football Association (SAFA) and Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena for allegedly fielding the player while he was suspended during a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in March. Mokoena had accumulated two yellow cards earlier in the campaign, which should have […]

Kwara United head coach, Tunde Sanni, has expressed optimism about his side’s chances as they prepare to face Ghanaian club Asante Kotoko in the first preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup this weekend. The Harmony Boys qualified for the competition after winning last season’s President’s Federation Cup. They head […]

Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina is set to be sidelined for up to three months after sustaining a hamstring injury while playing for Nigeria against South Africa on Tuesday. The 28-year-old was forced off just 12 minutes into the match and has now been excluded from Forest’s Premier League squad […]

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has described her nomination for the Women’s Ballon d’Or as a major milestone, calling it a “miracle” and a breakthrough for African football. The 24-year-old is the first African goalkeeper to be shortlisted for the prestigious award, a recognition she believes reflects years of dedication […]

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed strong support for Team Nigeria as they prepare for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, set for September 13 to 21. NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade urged the athletes to give their best and assured them of the commission’s and Nigerians’ backing. Led […]