…Shakiru Giwa says the club will work hard to be ready for the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. Giwa stressed that optimum fitness will give his side an advantage in a league known for its intensity and travel demands. He revealed that training sessions are being structured to improve endurance, sp…
The Lionel Messi show rolls into Dallas with the Argentine maestro on the cusp of more footballing history when the World Cup holders face Austria on Monday. Messi, who turns 39 on Wednesday, scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria to pull level with Miroslav Klose’s all-time World Cup record of 16 goals. The skip…
Uruguay 2 M Araújo (44'44th minute) A Canobbio (45+6'51st minute) Cape Verde 2 K Gonçalves Pereira de Pina (21'21st minute) H Oliveira Alves Varela (61'61st minute)
…best two players in the world. Speaking to the media, Mbappe was asked who is the best footballer between him, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. "Messi is the best together with Cristiano Ronaldo,” he replied. Mbappe scored twice in their first group fixture against Senegal, while Messi netted a stunning hat…
…scored the winning goal in the Euro 2024 final against England. “People who understand football rate him incredibly highly; he has a massive impact on the national team,” said De la Fuente, when asked if Oyarzabal is underrated. “I want to champion Mikel because he is a player capable of making history for Spanish foot…
Belgium 0 N Ngoy (red cardsent off 66'66th minute) Iran 0
Spain 4 L Yamal (10'10th minute) M Oyarzabal (21'21st minute, 24'24th minute) H Altambakti (49'49th minute ogown goal) Saudi Arabia 0
Edo Queens and Nasarawa Amazons dominated the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Best XI of the Season, DAILY POST reports. The two clubs have three players each in the selection. Abia Angels have two players, while Rivers Angels, FC Robo Queens, and Bayelsa Queens have one player each. Moses Aduku of Edo Que…
…relegation survival last season. Approaches have been made by several Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL, clubs since his exit. According to reports, two clubs from Africa have also shown interest in the centre-back. Arinze is expected to study his options before deciding on his next destination. The focus is on ch…
…to be attracting interest from Rivers United ahead of the 2026-27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. Ejeh is currently a free agent after his stint with Bangladeshi powerhouse Bashundhara Kings. He previously featured for Kwara United in the NPFL before moving abroad. Rivers United are exploring defensive o…
Spain 4 L Yamal (10'10th minute) M Oyarzabal (21'21st minute, 24'24th minute) H Altambakti (49'49th minute ogown goal) Saudi Arabia 0
…bodies, including the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria, STAN, and the Nigeria Football Referees Association.
…the tournament, said they would show their true colors on Sunday. “This generation of footballers is highly competitive and really fired up… It’s going to be a completely different story,” he said at his pre-match press conference on Saturday. “There is no drama or crisis. The bottom line is simply that we need to win…
…at their first World Cup. The tiny country — the smallest by population ever to play on football’s biggest stage — have Miami FC goalkeeper Room to thank for their point against Ecuador. Room’s 15 saves are the most on record — since 1966 — by any goalkeeper at a World Cup match that did not feature extra-time. The dra…
Tunisia 0 Japan 4 D Kamada (4'4th minute) A Ueda (31'31st minute, 83'83rd minute) J Ito (69'69th minute)
…regulations implemented for the tournament in Mexico, Canada, and the United States, the football governing body had stated that 'any player who covers their mouth in a confrontational situation with an opponent may face a red card sanction.' Paraguay faced Turkey in the early hours of Saturday morning in a crucial mat…
…exercise forms part of Doma United's preparations ahead of the new Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. The Savannah Tigers aim to assemble a competitive squad capable of meeting its objectives in the top- flight after securing promotion back to the NPFL. NPFL: Doma United assures new players of equal opportu…
…campaign. The Port Harcourt-based club failed to lift the 2025-26 Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, title. Rivers Angels also missed out on a chance to defend the President Federation Cup title. They were eliminated from the competition by Robo Queens in the quarter-final. Blankson admitted that his team failed to d…
…one of the best left-backs in the world, for sure," James told talkSPORT.. "This is football. Players move every few months and I'm devastated to see him go. But I wish him all the best." Transfer: I’m devastated Chelsea sold Cucurella to Real Madrid – Reece James
…country went and elected a successor again at 71, which disputants are pointing to as football age. Three years into his presidency, his health has remained suspect, and he had undertaken as many missions abroad as his predecessor, with fewer full disclosures by the incumbent, being the difference. Truthfully, the form…
Tunisia 0 Japan 4 D Kamada (4'4th minute) A Ueda (31'31st minute, 83'83rd minute) J Ito (69'69th minute)
Ecuador 0 Curacao 0
Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho is reportedly set to come out of retirement at the age of 46 to sign for
Ecuador 0 Curacao 0
Germany 2 D Undav (68'68th minute, 90+4'94th minute) Ivory Coast 1 F Kessié (30'30th minute)