Harry Kane scored twice as England came from behind to defeat DR Congo 2-1 on Tuesday, securing their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The victory extended England’s unbeaten run under manager Thomas Tuchel…

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is set to return in late August, after officials tentatively approved the weekend of 27–29 August as the kickoff date for the 2026/27 season. The proposed start date was agreed during a joint stakeholders’…

France secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, delivering a dominant 3-0 performance against Sweden in their Round of 32 clash. Les Bleus controlled possession from the opening whistle, forcing Sweden…

Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway defeated Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 on Monday to book their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The victory secured Norway’s first-ever win in a World Cup knockout…

The controversy surrounding the abandoned Nationwide League One playoff between Yewa FC Academy and FC Ebedei has evolved into one of the biggest governance disputes in Nigerian grassroots football this season. What began as a serious injury to a goalkeeper…

Coventry City have completed the permanent signing of Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka from Brentford F.C. for an undisclosed fee following a successful loan spell. The 28-year-old initially arrived at Coventry City F.C. in January and quickly established himself as…

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti credited his side’s composure and resilience after the Seleção came from behind to defeat Japan and book their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The five-time world champions looked destined for an…

Morocco became the first African nation to reach the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time on Tuesday. The Atlas Lions produced a disciplined…

BUA Group has dismissed reports claiming its Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, submitted a bid to acquire a 70 per cent stake in Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Kano Pillars, describing the reports as false and inaccurate. In a statement…

Brazil came from behind to defeat Japan 2-1 on Monday to secure a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup A dramatic stoppage-time winner by Gabriel Martinelli sealed victory for the Samba Boys. The victory…

Fortune Football Academy of Oshodi were crowned champions of the seventh JOF U-13 Cup on Sunday after defeating FC VI-Foot Football Academy 3-1 on penalties in a rain-soaked final at the University of Lagos Sports Centre. After a tense and…

Chelsea on Monday explained the dramatic departure of former head coach Enzo Maresca, blaming his mid-season resignation for derailing what the club described as a “hugely disappointing” 2025/26 campaign. In a statement published on the club’s website, Chelsea said the…

Manchester City on Monday unveiled Italian Enzo Maresca as their new manager, taking over from Pep Guardiola. Maresca, 46, signed a three-year deal that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2029. “Manchester City is a…

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has explained why Bafana Bafana were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup, saying his side could not match the power and speed of Canada in their last-32 defeat. This is as he also suggesting he…

Saudi Arabia finished bottom of Group H with two points, after two draws against Uruguay (1–1) and Cape Verde (0–0), and a heavy 4–0 defeat to Spain. “The failure of the national team to qualify for the next round of…