The winners of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will leave New York New Jersey Stadium with more than just football’s most coveted prize after FIFA unveiled a new tradition that will see the champions receive bespoke championship rings alongside the…

Nigeria youth international, Shakirat Moshood, has expressed her excitement after completing a major move to Portuguese side SCU Torreense, pledging to dedicate her efforts to her new club while making her family and country proud. The highly-rated defender officially joined…

Argentina faces potential FIFA sanctions following their dramatic semi-final victory over England after members of the squad displayed a banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentine”). The political statement, brandished during post-match celebrations, could be deemed a…

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hulayat Omidiran, has said Nigeria’s sports industry has the potential to contribute more than 50 per cent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) if properly harnessed through deliberate investment and…

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni struggled to contain his emotions after the Albiceleste booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England, describing the achievement as another remarkable chapter in the…

Super Falcons defender Shukurat Oladipo has committed her long-term future to Italian giants AS Roma after signing a contract extension that will keep her at the club until 30 June 2029. The Giallorossi confirmed the agreement in an official statement,…

Defending champions Argentina struck twice in the closing minutes to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and book their place in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Scaloni’s side looked to be heading for defeat after Anthony Gordon…

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has capped a remarkable debut campaign in the Barclays Women’s Super League by finishing the 2025/26 season with the highest save percentage in the division, underlining her growing reputation as one of the world’s finest…

Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after a composed 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday’s semi-final in Dallas, ending Les Bleus’ title hopes and moving within one win of a second world crown. The reigning…

The Super Falcons of Nigeria and Ghana’s Black Queens will renew one of African women’s football’s most enduring rivalries on Saturday when they clash in an international friendly in Casablanca, Morocco, as part of preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa…

FutbolConect, a football technology platform focused on talent discovery, development and recruitment across Africa, has officially launched in Lagos. Its founders are seeking to bridge the gap between football talent and opportunities across the continent. The platform is designed to…

When France and Spain meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final in Dallas on 14 July, the spotlight will inevitably fall on two extraordinary talents: Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Two generations, two superstars, but one place in the…

Brighton & Hove Albion‘s summer signing, Zadok Yohanna, has been included in the latest 2026 Golden Boy rankings, securing a place among the top 100 young footballers in the world. The 19-year-old forward completed a high-profile move to the Premier…

An estimated 90,000 fans gathered in Oslo on Monday to celebrate Norway’s national team after their historic run to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Scandinavian nation returned home to a hero’s welcome despite seeing their remarkable…

Nigeria’s sprint sensation Kayinsola Ajayi, fresh from a sensational Diamond League debut victory in Eugene, faces a significant challenge against the world’s fastest men at this Saturday’s London Diamond League. The 21-year-old arrives in the British capital in high spirits,…