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Real Madrid to unveil Kylian Mbappe, just after UEFA Champions league victory

Kylian Mbappe has signed a contract to join Real Madrid on a free transfer when his Paris St-Germain deal expires on June 30.

Kylian Mbappe has signed a contract to join Real Madrid on a free transfer when his Paris St-Germain deal expires on June 30. The 25-year-old France striker verbally agreed to move to the Bernabeu in February and then announced in May he would leave PSG at the end of the season. Mbappe, has now signed […]

Olawoyin replaces Tella in Super Eagles squad for South Africa, Benin

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder, Nathan Tella, has withdrawn from the Super Eagles squad ahead of the Nigerian national team’s World Cup qualifiers, due to family reasons.

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder, Nathan Tella, has withdrawn from the Super Eagles squad ahead of the Nigerian national team’s World Cup qualifiers, due to family reasons. With the withdrawal of Tella, Coach Finidi George has now called up Ibrahim Olawoyin of Caykur Rizespor of Turkey. Nigeria will face South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in […]

Barcelona Appoint Hansi Flick As New Head Coach

Barcelona have appointed former Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick as their new coach, on a two-year contract.

Barcelona have appointed former Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick as their new coach, on a two-year contract. Flick, who was sacked by Germany in September 2023, and has been out of work since then, takes over from Xavi Hernandez, who was sacked by Barcelona last week. And Bayern Munich have appointed former Burnley coach Vincent […]

Olympiacos beat Fiorentina to win UEFA Conference League

Morocco striker, Ayoub El Kaabi, was the hero, as his late extra-time goal helped Olympiacos beat Fiorentina 1-0 in the final of the Europa Conference League in Athens last night.

Morocco striker, Ayoub El Kaabi, was the hero, as his late extra-time goal helped Olympiacos beat Fiorentina 1-0 in the final of the Europa Conference League in Athens last night. The win also ensures Olympiacos become the first-ever Greek club to win a European trophy. It is another heartbreak for Fiorentina who also conceded a […]

Osimhen Out Of South Africa, Benin Republic World Cup Qualifiers

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Bafana Bafana of South Africa and Squirrels of Benin Republic, due to injury.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Bafana Bafana of South Africa and Squirrels of Benin Republic, due to injury. Head coach Finidi George has already extended invitation to Enugu Rangers left back defender Kenneth Igboke as his replacement, thus increasing the number of home-based players in […]

Ghana coach, Kingston resigns ahead Golden Eaglets tie

Black Starlets of Ghana head coach, Laryea Kingston has announced his resignation following his team’s defeat to Burkina Faso.

Black Starlets of Ghana head coach, Laryea Kingston has announced his resignation following his team’s defeat to Burkina Faso. The hosts fell to a 2-1 defeat against the Burkinabes in their semi-final tie at the WAFU B U-17 Championship on Saturday night, while Holders Nigeria lost 1-0 to Cote d’Ivoire in the second semi-final also […]

Al Ahly claim record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title

An early own goal from Roger Aholou secured a 1-0 victory for Al Ahly of Egypt against Tunisian side Esperance, earning them a record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title. 

An early own goal from Roger Aholou secured a 1-0 victory for Al Ahly of Egypt against Tunisian side Esperance, earning them a record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title.  This victory, following a goalless draw in the first leg, allowed Al Ahly to triumph 1-0 on aggregate and claim their fourth consecutive title in Africa’s […]

We’ll adopt modern days football styles — Finidi

Super Eagles Head Coach, Finidi George, has said he would adopt modern football styles, to make meaningful impact and get positive results as the national team coach.

Super Eagles Head Coach, Finidi George, has said he would adopt modern football styles, to make meaningful impact and get positive results as the national team coach. Speaking today during a Media Parley at Eko Hotel in Lagos, coach Finidi said although the Eagles are known for their traditional ways of playing, wing play had […]

Golden Eaglets qualify for semifinals in WAFU B U-17 tournament to face Cote D’Ivoire

Nigerian Golden Eaglets earned a qualification spot for the 2025 Africa U17 Cup of Nations tourney after defeating Ghana’s Starlets by 3-2 in a hard-fought third place game yesterday, at the WAFU B U17 Championship.

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have qualified for the semi-final of the ongoing WAFU Zone B Under-17 Championship after defeating Togo 3-0 in Accra, Ghana. Recall that the game was initially scheduled for Wednesday evening, but was postponed to this morning due to a heavy downpour. The convincing victory yesterday morning ensured the Eaglets top Group B with seven […]