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The FIFA World Cup has never been merely a tournament for players. While footballers chase immortality on the pitch, coaches carry an equally daunting burden, knowing that just a handful of matches can judge four…
Michael Carrick will go head-to-head, kind of, with Thomas Frank just months after interviewing the Tottenham manager for television as Manchester United seek a fourth successive Premier League win on Saturday. Former Spurs, United, and England midfielder Carrick has enjoyed…
African football expert Mamadou Gaye has raised questions about Ademola Lookman’s choice to move to Atlético Madrid. He wondered why the Africa Cup of Nations star did not join Barcelona or Real Madrid, saying the winger is “not ambitious.” After…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has played down claims from Liam Rosenior that members of his coaching staff behaved disrespectfully, saying the club apologised and insisting such incidents are common in football. Arteta was responding to comments from Rosenior, who said…
Super Eagles playmaker, Alex Iwobi, has admitted they are waiting to see if the team would still play at the 2026 World Cup. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is optimistic of a potential lifeline from FIFA, after it submitted a…
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has said Nigeria still harbours hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite the uncertainty surrounding the team’s campaign. Speaking during an interview on SuperSport Football on Thursday, the 29-year-old reflected on the…
The Nigerian Federation of American Football (NFAF) has been formally confirmed as the official governing body responsible for the administration, growth, and development of American football in Nigeria, marking a decisive turning point for the sport nationwide. The official inauguration…
Kwara United have received an injury boost following the recovery of three of their regular stars. The Harmony Boys have welcomed the trio of Shola Abdulraheem, Ini Emmanuel and Adeshina Gata from injury. The trio were involved in a light…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has defended his decision to speak publicly about global conflicts, insisting he should not be silenced simply because he is a football manager. The City boss faced criticism after expressing his emotional response to violence…
Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, has given updates about his team’s injuries ahead of their Premier League match against Sunderland this weekend. The Gunners could create a nine-point lead at the top of the log before Manchester City play against Liverpool.…
The Championship is known for its fierce competitiveness, but it is also home to some of the highest-paid players outside the Premier League. From established internationals to expensive signings, clubs across the second tier are investing heavily in talent to…
Anas Yusuf has expressed gratitude to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side, Nasarawa United, for the opportunity to play for the club. Yusuf spent four years with the Solid Miners before his move abroad. The forward left Nasarawa United to…
Eighteen Senegalese football fans detained in Morocco over “hooliganism” during last month’s Africa Cup of Nations final have begun a hunger strike pending their trial, their lawyer told AFP on Friday. Lawyer Patrick Kabou said his clients told him they…
The Sokoto State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has lifted the suspension on the management team of Nigeria National League, NNL, side Sokoto United. The decision was announced in a statement issued by the Ministry and signed by the…
The Smokin Hills Golf Resort, located within the vicinity of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, will host businessmen and professionals for the 2026 Business Network Golf Tournament on Saturday, February 21, The PUNCH reports. The tournament is sponsored by Bode…
Four boys and four girls have been selected from Nigeria to take part in the LALIGA Experience in Madrid after the conclusion of the LALIGA EA NEXT Gen Draft Nigeria, a grassroots football project designed to discover and empower young…
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