Lagos-born AS Monaco forward George Ilenikhena has made UEFA Champions League history by becoming the youngest African player to reach 15 appearances in the competition, surpassing a record previously held by former Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.…

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has insisted that Senegal forward Sadio Mane saved African football following the conclusion of the 2025 AFCON. Ferdinand made the assertion in his Rio Presents Podcast while speaking on the key moment when Senegal’s…

Hull City defender Semi Ajayi has been ruled out for two months after sustaining a hamstring injury during Nigeria’s third-place match at the Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 31-year-old limped out in added time of the…

Ola Aina has been added to Nottingham Forest’s UEFA Europa League squad, DAILY POST reports. The Tricky Trees included Aina in their squad ahead of the final two league phase fixtures of the competition. Aina is now available for selection…

Liverpool took a big step towards automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday as Mohamed Salah returned in a 3-0 victory at Marseille. Dominik Szoboszlai put the six-time European champions ahead on the stroke of half-time before…

Bashir Usman has rejoined Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Niger Tornadoes for the remainder of the season. Usman previously played for the Ikon Allah Boys during the 2023-24 NPFL season. The goal getter penned a two-contract with Niger Tornadoes.…

Moises Caicedo’s late goal gave Chelsea a vital 1-0 win against Cypriot minnows Pafos on Wednesday as the Blues moved closer to automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16. In Liam Rosenior’s first Champions League game as Chelsea boss,…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has come down hard on the Algerian Football Federation (FAF), imposing a sweeping $100,000 fine and multiple suspensions following a string of disciplinary breaches that marred Algeria’s incendiary Africa Cup of Nations encounter against…

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…