Abdullahi Umar Tyabo has been appointed the new technical adviser of Nigeria National League, NNL, side Rovers FC. Abdullahi was unveiled by Rovers FC on Wednesday. He managed Gombe United during the first stanza of the season. Umar was suspended…

The Confederation of African Football has handed down multiple sanctions against Algeria and its players following misconduct during and after the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 quarter-final against Nigeria. In a statement issued on Wednesday, CAF said its Disciplinary…

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco delivered spectacle, tension and elite football, but its final also flirted dangerously with infamy. From disputed VAR calls to a dramatic walkout, the showpiece in Rabat became a test of authority, leadership…

Niger Tornadoes defender, Chibueze Ezeifule Damien said that he is ready to return to action after a brief illness. Damien missed the Ikon Allah Boys opening fixtures of the second stanza. The former Kun Khalifat FC defender was outstanding in…

Atletico Madrid’s hopes of earning a Champions League top eight spot at the end of the league phase were diminished by a 1-1 draw at Galatasaray on Wednesday in their penultimate fixture. Although the point took them provisionally eighth, the…

Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh, has claimed that Nigeria is trying to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament through the ‘office.’ Oliseh spoke during his Sunday Oliseh’s Global Football Insights following the conclusion of the 2025 AFCON…

France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has told Crystal Palace he wants to leave the club, with interest growing from Premier League and European sides. As reported by BBC Sports on Wednesday, the 28-year-old has 18 months remaining on his contract at…

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has sanctioned Algeria following series of incidents that occurred after the  2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final fixture against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. CAF’s disciplinary board imposed both sporting and financial penalties  on…

Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has given his verdict on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, tournament, hich was concluded last Sunday. The former French striker also offered his view on the officiating during the tournament as well as the  Senegalese…

Power Dynamos head coach, Osward Mutapa has said that his team’s league win over Mufulira Wanderers is a big boost ahead of their CAF Champions League clash against Rivers United. The Kitwe side defeated Mufulira Wanderers 1-0 over the weekend.…

The Lagos Polo Club has announced the dates and structure for the 2026 edition of the NPA Lagos International Polo Tournament (LIPT). The announcement was made on Monday during a press briefing at the historic Lagos Polo Club grounds in…

Nigerian forward George Ilenikhena has set a new record in the UEFA Champions League by becoming the youngest African player to make 15 appearances in the competition. He has broken the previous record held by former Nigerian international Nwankwo Kanu.…

Seeking to improve on their performance at the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Games (NDG), the Ondo State Liaison Committee has charged coaches of the 17 sports to ensure that only the very best athletes are presented to represent…

Trabzonspor have stepped up their pursuit of Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, DAILY POST reports. According to Corriere dello Sport, Dele-Bashiru has received an official offer from Trabzonspor. The Nigeria international is however yet to make a decision on whether to…

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has called on the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to hold the Moroccan Football Association to account over the AFCON towel controversy. Recall that ball boys were caught on camera taking the towels of Senegal…