Kelechi Iheanacho and Maduka Okoye have been overlooked for Nigeria’s Tanzania double-header, adding to the Super Eagles’ problems following Victor Osimhen’s knee injury. Kelechi Iheanacho’s impressive scoring form in Turkey has not been enough to earn him a place in Nigeria’s squad for the November international fixtures, while goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has also been overlooked…
Asisat Oshoala has rewarded the grassroots coach who helped nurture her football talent as a teenager with a brand-new Toyota Highlander, recognising his contribution to her rise to international prominence. Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has demonstrated her appreciation for the people behind her football success by presenting her former grassroots coach, Emmanuel Osahon Orobosa,…
Victor Osimhen’s latest knee injury and impending surgery have dealt Nigeria another attacking setback ahead of two crucial AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Tanzania, following an inconsistent start to their campaign. Nigeria’s hopes of strengthening their position in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign have suffered another setback after Victor Osimhen sustained a knee…
Cole Palmer’s failure to establish himself with England, coupled with Thomas Tuchel’s growing emphasis on availability and commitment, has left the Chelsea star facing an increasingly difficult battle to reclaim his place in the national team. Reputation is a significant factor in the controversy surrounding Cole Palmer’s England career. Although the Chelsea forward has established…
Japan Football Association honorary president Kozo Tashima has declared his intention to contest the FIFA presidency, potentially reshaping the race with support from several European federations and expected backing from Jordan. Japan Football Association honorary president Kozo Tashima has officially announced his intention to contest the FIFA presidency, setting up a potential challenge to incumbent…
Samson Adamu has made history as the first Nigerian appointed substantive CAF General Secretary after previously serving in an acting capacity. Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu has been confirmed as the substantive General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), securing one of the most influential administrative positions in African football. The appointment was…
PSV Eindhoven youngster Essam Abdelhamid’s decision to join Belgium’s Under-16 setup after facing racist abuse following a goal for Poland has exposed the damaging consequences of intolerance in football. Football is supposed to be a game where talent speaks louder than background, nationality or skin colour. But for Essam Abdelhamid, a promising youngster at PSV…
CAF is reportedly preparing to restore the Africa Cup of Nations to a two-year cycle, although the governing body has yet to officially confirm the proposed change. The Africa Cup of Nations is set to return to its traditional two-year schedule, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) reportedly preparing to confirm a change following…
Arsène Wenger’s daylight offside proposal faces an uncertain future despite reportedly reducing offside decisions by 54 per cent and producing 13 additional goals across 112 Canadian Premier League matches. Arsène Wenger’s proposal to overhaul football’s offside law faces an uncertain future after his controversial daylight rule reportedly failed to attract sufficient backing from assessment panels…
Michael Olise dazzled the world not just with record-breaking creativity but breathtaking brilliance and a season worthy of the Ballon d’Or, only to finish ninth while teammate Harry Kane claimed the crown. How? Some footballers win matches. Others make football beautiful. But there was Michael Olise, who has spent the past year doing both, yet…