I’m here to win 2023 AFCON for Nigeria, Peseiro says
Jose Peseiro, head coach of the Super Eagles, on Wednesday in Abuja said he accepted the job because he is...
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Rüdiger joins Real Madrid from Chelsea
Germany defender Antonio Rüdiger is joining Real Madrid from Chelsea, both clubs and the player confirmed on Thursday. “Real Madrid...
Two Scottish football referees announce they are gay
Two referees have come out as gay in a bid to change the culture of Scottish football. Craig Napier and...
Police make 68 arrests amid UEFA Champions League final chaos in Paris
Police in Paris said that 68 people were arrested in the French capital after the UEFA Champions League final match,...
Qatar 2022: FIFA closes ticket random selection draw sales
The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has announced the closure of the random selection draw sales period of Sales...
Maradona tribute plane unveiled in Argentina
An aeroplane dedicated to Argentine great Diego Maradona was unveiled on Wednesday ahead of a journey that will end at...
PSG suspends coach ahead of investigation into allegations
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have suspended women’s team coach Didier Olle-Nicolle while the club investigate allegations of “inappropriate behaviour and remarks.”...
UK govt issues licence for Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium
The British government has issued a licence that permits the sale of Chelsea to a consortium led by Los Angeles...
Zouma charged with 3 offences over alleged abuse of pet cat
West Ham defender Kurt Zouma has been charged with three offences after video emerged in February of him allegedly kicking...
Two fans charged following pitch invasion after Manchester City’s title win
Two fans have been charged following the pitch invasion at the Etihad Stadium which marred Manchester City’s 2021/2022 English Premier...
Human rights groups ask FIFA for millions for Qatar migrant workers’ fund
World football ruling body FIFA has been asked to contribute at least 440 million US dollars to help remedy migrant worker...
Women referees to officiate at men’s World Cup finals for first time
Women referees have been selected to officiate at a men’s FIFA World Cup finals for the first time. Stephanie Frappart of...
Man jailed for headbutting Sheffield United captain during Championship playoff semi-final
A 30-year-old man has been jailed for headbutting Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp at Tuesday’s English Championship playoff semi-final second...
Flying Eagles qualify for 2023 Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations
Nigeria’s national under-20 male football team on Tuesday overpowered Cote d’Ivoire in the first semi-final match to reach the final...
Mauritius now to face Nigeria in AFCON 2023 qualifiers, after winning appeal
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday said the Super Eagles would no longer meet Sao Tome and Principe in...
Weddings postponed in German city in anticipation of Eintracht Frankfurt’s Euro success
Nine weddings in Frankfurt next week have been postponed due to local football team Eintracht Frankfurt reaching the final of...
Uyo to host 2022 CAF Confederation Cup final match
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday announced Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo as venue of the 2021/2022...
Haaland agrees Manchester City deal to depart Borussia Dortmund
Superstar striker Erling Haaland has reportedly informed Borussia Dortmund he would leave the Bundesliga club at the end of the...
Setback for Ten Hag as former senior colleague rejects Manchester United chance
Dutch football coach Fred Rutten has revealed he rejected the chance to become Erik ten Hag’s assistant manager at Manchester...
Chelsea FC confirm Boehly consortium has signed N2.2trn deal to buy club
Chelsea Football Club have confirmed Todd Boehly’s consortium has agreed terms to buy the Stamford Bridge club from Roman Abramovich...
