Football fans across Nigeria and the African continent have been handed the Champions League final they did not know they needed. Arsenal punched their ticket to the final at Budapest’s Puskas Arena after knocking out Atletico Madrid with a 2-1 aggregate score, while Paris Saint-Germain advanced at the expense of Bayern Munich, edging them out … Read more
LONDON, UK – Brazilian international and West Ham United midfielder, Lucas Paqueta, has been officially cleared of all spot-fixing allegations by an independent Football Association (FA) regulatory commission, ending months of intense scrutiny over his conduct in several Premier League matches. The verdict, delivered on Thursday, has been widely welcomed by the club, fans, and … Read more
The Commonwealth spirit don land for Capital! In a festive atmosphere, Abuja hosted the official baton relay today, marking Nigeria’s vibrant entry into the countdown to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Kicking off at the scenic Millennium Park, thousands cheered as officials, athletes, and celebrities carried the baton through the city. The relay will cruise … Read more
Manchester United’s struggles this season have been brutally exposed by club legend Wayne Rooney, who has described the team as looking “lost” and “scared” on the pitch. The former United striker and all-time top scorer believes the squad is in dire need of change, insisting that up to 15 players should leave the club. His … Read more
Samuel Eto’o has cemented his place in African football governance after being elected unopposed to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee. The decision, announced on Wednesday during CAF’s extraordinary general assembly in Cairo, marks a significant turnaround for the former Cameroon international, who only days ago was facing exclusion due to an ethics-related … Read more
The world of African football governance witnessed a seismic shift today as Amaju Melvin Pinnick, former president of the Nigeria Football Federation, lost his bid to retain his seat on the FIFA Council. The high-stakes election, held at the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football in Cairo, Egypt, saw the Nigerian … Read more
In a bold and strategic move, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released the final 23-man squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The announcement has sent shockwaves through the football community, as two of the team’s most prominent figures, Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho, have been omitted … Read more
Paul Pogba, once one of the brightest stars in world football, is now officially free to return to professional play as his 18-month doping ban ends today, March 11. The French midfielder, now 31, has endured a turbulent period that saw his career nearly derailed, but with his suspension lifted, clubs in Major League Soccer … Read more
Juma Bah’s journey from a humble bakery in Sierra Leone to one of the most prestigious football clubs in the world is the kind of story that defines the beauty of the sport. Just months ago, he was playing on artificial pitches in his homeland, honing his skills in conditions far removed from the grandeur … Read more
Arsenal’s teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri made history on Wednesday night as he became the third-youngest player to score in a Champions League knockout stage match. The 17-year-old wonderkid found the net in Arsenal’s emphatic 7-1 demolition of PSV Eindhoven, cementing his place among Europe’s brightest young stars. Nwaneri, who has been making waves in Arsenal’s … Read more