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RB LEIPZIG’S XAVI SIMONS TO MISS SEVERAL WEEKS DUE TO ANKLE INJURY

RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons is expected to be sidelined for “several weeks” due to an ankle injury sustained during this week’s 1-0 Champions...

Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong Nominated for CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award

Nigerian footballers Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have been nominated for the prestigious 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men’s Player of the Year...

ADEMOLA LOOKMAN AND WILLIAM TROOST-EKONG NOMINATED FOR 2024 CAF PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Forward Ademola Lookman and defender William Troost-Ekong have been nominated for the 2024 CAF Player of the Year award, honoring their remarkable performances throughout...

SUPER EAGLES MOVE UP TO 36TH IN OCTOBER FIFA RANKING

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have risen three spots to 36th in the latest FIFA World Rankings released in October. According to the ranking...

CAF ANNOUNCES 2024 CAF AWARDS TO BE HELD IN MARRAKECH, MOROCCO

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the 2024 CAF Awards will take place in Marrakech, Morocco, on December 16, 2024....

Top 5 Players with the Most Hat-Tricks in Football

Scoring three goals in a single football match is an attribute that showcases a player’s goal-scoring abilities. While achieving hat-tricks can sometimes be attributed...

SPANISH POLICE ARREST FOUR MEN IN HATE CAMPAIGN AGAINST VINICIUS

Spanish police have arrested four men suspected of inciting an online hate campaign against Vinicius Jr., the Real Madrid star, prior to the Madrid...

JAPAN AIMS TO HOST 2031 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP TO BOOST DOMESTIC GAME

Japan is vying to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup, aiming to rejuvenate its domestic women’s football scene and close the gap with Europe...

CHIEMELA-UJU PARIS UDE: EMERGING TALENT IN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL

Chiemela-Uju Paris Ude, known affectionately as Chi-Chi, is an emerging football talent making waves at just 16 years old as a promising goalkeeper for...

BARCELONA DEFEATS BAYERN MUNICH IN THRILLING CLASH

Barcelona showcased a commanding performance against Bayern Munich at the Olympic Stadium, ending their six-match losing streak against the German giants. The Catalans, under...

CAF PRESIDENT SPEAKS ON LIBYA VS NIGERIA AFCON QUALIFIER INCIDENT

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has addressed the incident involving the Nigerian national football team at a Libyan...

RAPHINHA’S HAT-TRICK SEALS BARCA’S 4-1 THRASHING OF BAYERN MUNICH

Raphinha delivered a spectacular performance, scoring a stunning hat-trick as Barcelona triumphed over Bayern Munich with a commanding 4-1 victory in a thrilling Champions...

Leverkusen Held to 1-1 Draw by Brest in Champions League Thriller

Bayer Leverkusen were held to a thrilling 1-1 draw by Brest in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Florian Wirtz netting for the visitors. Wirtz,...

HANSI FLICK EXCITED FOR CLASH AGAINST FORMER CLUB BAYERN MUNICH

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has expressed his enthusiasm ahead of tonight’s crucial UEFA Champions League match against Bayern Munich, the club he previously managed....

MOURINHO BACKS STRUGGLING MAN UTD TO SUCCEED AS HE PREPARES FOR EUROPA LEAGUE CLASH

Jose Mourinho has expressed confidence that struggling Manchester United "will succeed sooner or later" as he prepares to face his former club with Fenerbahce...

ARSENAL BOUNCE BACK WITH WIN OVER SHAKHTAR DONETSK

Arsenal rebounded from their disappointing defeat to Bournemouth with a narrow 1-0 victory against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Tuesday, thanks to...

NOTTINGHAM FOREST OWNER RECEIVES FIVE-MATCH STADIUM BAN FOR UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has been handed a five-match stadium ban for spitting on the floor as match officials passed by in the...

Tijjani Reijnders Shines as AC Milan Secures Champions League Victory

Tijjani Reijnders played a pivotal role in AC Milan's Champions League campaign, scoring twice in their 3-1 victory over Club Brugge at the San...

VICTOR BONIFACE TO MISS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCH AFTER CAR ACCIDENT

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface will be sidelined for Wednesday’s Champions League match against Brest following a car accident on Sunday. The Nigerian forward did...

GLASGOW CONFIRMED AS HOST CITY FOR 2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

Glasgow has officially been confirmed as the host city for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will be a streamlined version of the multi-sport event....

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