Lille announced on Monday that Brazil assistant coach Davide Ancelotti, the son of Carlo, would be their new coach, a week after Bruno Genesio’s departure. Ancelotti has signed a two-year deal with the French club but they did not say…

Nigeria’s Flamingos will battle neighbours Benin Republic for a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports. The two countries booked their place in the final qualifying round last weekend. The Flamingos thrashed Guinea 6-0 at…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Kano State chapter, has urged the state government to immortalise the 22 athletes who died in a road accident while returning from the Ogun Gateway Games in 2025. The association’s Secretary, Mr Muhammad Nur-Tijani,…

Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Evans Ogenyi, has urged his players to give their all in the President Federation Cup encounter against Bayelsa United. The Bauchi Elephants will take on Bayelsa United in a Round of 32 fixture at the Lafia…

Mexican star Guillermo Ochoa is set to become the first goalkeeper to appear in six World Cup finals after being named in the co-hosts’ squad. The 40-year-old, who plays for Cypriot outfit AEL Limassol, joins superstars Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal…

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has added another major individual honour to an outstanding campaign after winning the 2025/26 Turkish Süper Lig Goal of the Season award for his stunning overhead kick for Trabzonspor. The Nigerian forward earned the prestigious…

Brighton midfielder, James Milner, has decided to retire from football at the age of 40. Milner leaves the game as the Premier League’s record appearance holder. Since making his debut as a 16-year-old with Leeds in 2002, he has gone…

A former England international, James Milner, has announced his retirement from professional football, bringing an end to a career spanning more than two decades in the Premier League. The 40-year-old midfielder, known for his versatility and consistency, was out of…

Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu has named 23 players in his squad for upcoming friendly matches against Senegal. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, veteran striker Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Halimat Ayinde, Oluwatosin Demehin are some of the regulars named in the…

A former Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has issued an emotional farewell message to supporters following his departure from the club, insisting he leaves Anfield with the team still “among Europe’s elite”. The Dutchman was sacked on Saturday after just…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has clarified the situation following comments made by Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle regarding his absence from the national team’s upcoming friendlies against Poland and Portugal. The Galatasaray forward moved swiftly to clarify the situation…

Nigeria striker, Paul Onuachu has been named winner of Turkish Süper Lig Goal of the Season, DAILY POST reports. Onuachu’s spectacular scissor-kick finish in Trabzonspor’s 4-2 home win against Fatih Karagümrük last September received the highest number of votes from…

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has cleared the air over speculation surrounding his future at the Turkish club after Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle suggested that the forward would miss Nigeria’s upcoming friendlies against Poland and Portugal due to a potential…

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has urged the public to disregard any speculation surrounding his future with the club after comments made by Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle suggested he could be close to completing a transfer away from the Turkish…

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has lamented the absences of Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and four other players ahead of this month’s friendly matches against Portugal and Poland, The PUNCH reports. Chelle revealed that Osimhen, Lookman, Alhassan Yusuf,…