Why FIFA Allowed Balogun to Face Belgium
United States striker Folarin Balogun was cleared to play in his side’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium despite receiving a red card in the previous round, after FIFA suspended the enforcement of his automatic one-match ban rather than overturning the dismissal. Balogun was sent off during the USA’s Round of 32 […]
HAALAND BRACE KNOCKS BRAZIL OUT OF 2026 WORLD CUP
Erling Haaland scored a second-half brace as Norway stunned Brazil 3-1 to dump the five-time world champions out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Round of 16 stage. The Manchester City striker punished a wasteful Brazilian side, extending Norway’s unbeaten record against the South Americans and firing his country into a first-ever […]
Gov. Sule Approves Construction Of 5-Mini Sports Centre In Nasarawa
Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has approved the immediate construction of five mini-sports centres in Toto, Keffi, Kokona, Wamba and Doma Local Government Areas. The governor announced the approval on Saturday at the grand finale of the maiden Matawalle Empowerment and Development Foundation Grassroots Football Tournament held at the Pilot Primary School Football Pitch […]
Santi Cazorla Linked With Arsenal Coaching Return
Former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla could make a surprise return to the club in a coaching role following his retirement from professional football, according to Football London. The 41-year-old recently brought the curtain down on an accomplished playing career after finishing his final season with his childhood club, Real Oviedo. Cazorla spent six memorable years […]
Super Falcons to Play WAFCON Group Matches in Rabat
Defending champions Nigeria will play all their Group C matches of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat, Morocco. The Super Falcons, coached by Justine Madugu, have been drawn alongside debutants Malawi, Zambia and Egypt in Group C of the tournament. Nigeria will begin their title defence against Malawi at the Al […]
Bangladesh Police on Alert Over Islamic Flag Campaign
Police in Bangladesh are on alert after supporters of a hardline Islamic preacher responded to his call to replace World Cup supporters’ flags with Islamic banners across the country. The campaign followed a speech by Muslim cleric Mufti Harun Izhar, who urged supporters to take down the flags of football powerhouses Argentina and Brazil and […]
Liverpool Sign France U21 Defender Jeremy Jacquet
Liverpool F.C. have completed the signing of Jérémy Jacquet from Stade Rennais F.C. in a deal reportedly worth up to £60 million ($79 million). The 20-year-old France Under-21 centre-back has signed a five-year contract at Anfield, with the club holding the option to extend the deal by an additional 12 months, subject to international clearance. […]
Salisu Yusuf Set for Kano Pillars Return
Salisu Yusuf is set to return to Kano Pillars as the club’s technical adviser ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The experienced coach previously managed the four-time NPFL champions during the 2021/22 campaign and is expected to lead the club’s rebuilding efforts after a difficult season. Yusuf recently parted ways with […]
Saudi FA President Resigns After World Cup Exit
Saudi Arabian Football Federation President Yasser Al-Misehal has announced his resignation following the national team’s first-round exit from the FIFA World Cup. The Green Falcons finished bottom of Group H with two points after drawing 1-1 with Uruguay and 0-0 with Cape Verde before suffering a 4-0 defeat to Spain. In a statement posted on […]
NFF, NSC Set Up Welfare Committee for Super Falcons
The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have established a welfare committee for the Super Falcons ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The committee is tasked with ensuring a smooth and successful campaign for the Nigerian women’s national team during the tournament. NFF Executive Board member Aisha […]
