Pogba to Leave Monaco After Injury-Plagued Spell
Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will leave Monaco after the French club decided to terminate his contract following a series of injuries. Monaco announced the decision on Wednesday, saying the objectives set when Pogba joined the club had been “only partially achieved.” His contract was originally due to run until June 2027. […]
Okocha, Mikel Reveal How Their Names Changed
Former Super Eagles captains Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha and John Obi Mikel have revealed how the names they became famous by originated. Speaking on the Obi One Podcast, the former Nigeria internationals explained the circumstances that led to the changes. Okocha said the nickname ‘Jay Jay’ originated during his childhood while playing street football with […]
Okocha Reveals Ronaldinho Questioned Nigeria’s World Cup Absence
Former Super Eagles captain Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has revealed that Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho questioned him about Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria missed out on the tournament after Eric Chelle’s side lost to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the African play-off final. Speaking on the Obi One […]
Arsenal Send Ismael Kabia on Loan to St Mirren
Arsenal Confirm Ismael Kabia Loan Move to St Mirren Arsenal have confirmed that winger Ismael Kabia will spend the 2026/27 season on loan at Scottish Premiership club St Mirren. The Premier League club announced the move in a statement published on its official website at the weekend. Kabia joined Arsenal’s academy in March 2017 […]
Prichard Colón Dies at 33 After 2015 Boxing Injury
Former Puerto Rican boxing prospect Prichard Colón has died at the age of 33, nearly 11 years after suffering a severe brain injury that left him in a persistent vegetative state. Colón’s death was announced on Thursday by his father and former coach, Richard Colón, in a Facebook post. He thanked those who had supported […]
Seven Nations Secure Places in 2027 Women’s World Cup Play-Offs
At least seven countries have secured places in the intercontinental play-offs for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with Ghana and South Africa confirmed as Africa’s representatives. Ghana booked its place after defeating Ivory Coast, while South Africa overcame Nigeria to secure the continent’s second slot. The two African teams will join Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan, […]
Man United Block Rashford Move to Premier League Rivals
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly ruled out allowing Marcus Rashford to join a direct Premier League rival as the club considers the forward’s long-term future. According to the UK Mirror, United are keen to remove Rashford from their wage bill but do not want him strengthening a domestic competitor such as Arsenal, […]
Dessers’ Extra-Time Goal Sends Panathinaikos Into Conference League Play-Offs
Nigeria international Cyriel Dessers scored a dramatic extra-time winner as Panathinaikos defeated CSKA 1948 2-1 in Sofia on Tuesday to reach the UEFA Conference League play-off round. Dessers struck in the 94th minute at the Vasil Levski National Stadium, restoring Panathinaikos’ lead just two minutes after Lasha Dvali had equalised for the Bulgarian side. The […]
Solution FC Announces Open Screening Ahead of NNL Season
Solution FC have announced plans to hold an open screening exercise for players ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The screening is scheduled to run from August 13 to August 23, 2026, according to a statement signed by the club’s Interim Supervisor General, Chikelue Iloenyosi. The exercise is open to both new […]
Real Madrid Reject Offers for Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga
Real Madrid have rejected approaches for three of their midfielders Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga as the club plans to retain the trio, according to Marca. The Spanish giants were approached over a potential move for captain Valverde but immediately turned down the offer without considering it. Madrid also received enquiries for Tchouaméni […]
