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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 […]

Wolverhampton Wanderers have withdrawn from their pursuit of Nigeria international Christantus Uche after complications emerged on the player’s side of negotiations. Reports indicate Wolves had tabled a €20m offer for the Getafe midfielder but opted to end talks after setting an internal deadline for the deal. Transfer expert Ben Jacobs […]

Luanda, Angola – Angola reclaimed their AfroBasket crown on Sunday, defeating Mali 70–43 at the 12,700-capacity Kilamba Arena in Luanda, marking their first title since 2013. Despite not delivering their strongest performance of the tournament, Angola led throughout, pulling away in the third quarter to secure a comfortable victory, with […]

Everton are reportedly preparing a €30 million bid for Getafe and Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche as they look to bolster their attack before the close of the transfer window. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes (via OneFootball), the Premier League club is leading the race for the 21-year-old, who scored […]

Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio has set a new world record for the most competitive appearances in men’s football, playing his 1,391st match in Tuesday’s 2-0 Copa Sudamericana win over America de Cali at the Maracana. The 44-year-old Brazilian, who surpassed former England keeper Peter Shilton’s long-standing mark, received a commemorative plaque […]

Five-time NBA All-Star and former No. 1 overall draft pick John Wall has officially announced his retirement from basketball. Wall, who turns 35 on September 6, last featured in the league with the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2022–23 season after a career hampered by recurring knee injuries that restricted […]