European football leaders are reportedly encouraging Nasser Al-Khelaifi to challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency amid growing opposition to FIFA’s World Cup commercial plans. European football leaders are pushing for Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi to challenge FIFA president Gianni Infantino in next year’s presidential election, according to reports. The Telegraph, citing sources familiar…
French defender Maxence Lacroix completes his £53 million move from Crystal Palace to Chelsea. A new CB for Xabi Alonso.
Eddie Howe has left Newcastle United after five years, ending a tenure that delivered a historic Carabao Cup triumph and two Champions League qualifications despite a disappointing final season. Newcastle United have parted company with manager Eddie Howe after five years at St James’ Park, bringing an end to a spell that transformed the club’s…
Law enforcement authorities in Denmark have placed Nigerian footballer Akinkunmi Amoo on a wanted list after he evaded a one-year prison sentence following his conviction for sexual assault. Law enforcement authorities in Denmark have placed Nigerian footballer Akinkunmi Amoo on a wanted list after he evaded a one-year prison sentence following his conviction for sexual…
Marie Ngah scored twice as Cameroon defeated Mali 2-1 to make a winning start to their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign and join Ghana on three points in Group D. Cameroon began their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Mali in Casablanca, thanks to a brace…
Ghana opened their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over debutants Cape Verde, who finished the match with 10 players after Diana Borges’ late red card. Ghana kicked off their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over debutants Cape Verde in their Group…
Nigeria’s historic defeat to Malawi exposed longstanding flaws within the Super Falcons, but with two group games remaining, their WAFCON campaign can still be salvaged if they respond decisively. Justine Madugu’s assertion that the loss to Malawi is a wake-up call doesn’t justify the reality. It is more of a rude awakening for a team…
Super Falcons’s WAFCON title defence has been thrown into turmoil after a historic 3-2 defeat to debutants Malawi, leaving them facing unprecedented pressure to avoid an early exit and keep their World Cup hopes alive. Nigerian football is enduring a very uncomfortable period, from AFCON finals disappointments to failed back-to-back World Cup qualifications, but what…
Danny Welbeck is closing in on a move to Chelsea from Brighton, with journalist Ben Jacobs reporting personal terms are already agreed and a medical expected this week. The Athletic and Goal.com both confirm Welbeck as a priority target for manager Xabi Alonso, who wants experienced depth alongside his younger squad. His numbers back up…
Malawi produced one of the biggest shocks in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations history by defeating record champions Nigeria 3-2 in their tournament debut. Malawi delivered one of the greatest upsets in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations history as the debutants defeated nine-time champions Nigeria 3-2 in a thrilling Group C encounter in Rabat. The…