Category: Football

Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Prosper Obah. Obah joins Shakhtar from fellow Ukrainian side LNZ Cherkasy, where he impressed during the first half of the season. The 22-year-old has signed a long-term contract that will keep him at the club until December 2030. The midfielder only arrived at LNZ […]

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has won the 2025 FIFA The Best Men’s Player Award, capping a stellar season that saw him dominate both domestic and continental football with the French champions. The 28-year-old received the prestigious honour at a ceremony held in Qatar on Tuesday, December 16. Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmatí was […]

Mohamed Salah has been recalled to Liverpool’s matchday squad for Saturday’s Premier League fixture against Brighton following reported behind-the-scenes discussions with head coach Arne Slot. The Egypt international’s return comes after a turbulent week at Anfield, sparked by a forthright post-match interview following Liverpool’s 3–3 draw with Leeds United. In the aftermath of that game, […]

The Cameroonian Football Federation has been plunged into turmoil just days before the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following a bitter dispute between national team manager Marc Brys and Cameroon FA President Samuel Eto’o. Belgian coach Marc Brys, who remains under contract with the Ministry of Sport until September 2026, reportedly refuses […]

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his final 28-man squad for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco (AFCON 2025). The announcement comes a week after Chelle released a provisional 54-man list, which he has since trimmed to meet tournament requirements. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali made the cut despite earlier reports suggesting […]

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has been named Sportsman of the Year at the 2025 GQ Türkiye Men of the Year Awards. The 26-year-old striker was honoured at a star-studded ceremony on Wednesday night, in recognition of his stellar performances for Galatasaray last season. Osimhen played a pivotal role in helping the club secure a domestic […]

FIFA has confirmed that mandatory hydration breaks will be implemented in every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a major step aimed at improving player welfare during the expanded tournament. According to the new rule, each game will be paused twice—once at the 22-minute mark of the first half and again 22 minutes […]

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has brushed aside growing speculation about his future at the club, insisting that he remains focused on the team’s next assignment in the Champions League. Alonso addressed the media after Sunday’s 2–0 home defeat to Celta Vigo, a result that triggered fresh reports suggesting the Real Madrid hierarchy might be […]

Published on December 7, 2025 By Ifreke Inyang Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah has suggested that the upcoming Premier League fixture against Brighton may be his final appearance for the club. Speaking in a candid interview with ViaPlay Football following Liverpool’s 3-3 draw at Leeds United, Salah revealed he has been left out of the starting […]

FIFA has announced December 15 as the official date for releasing players participating in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, providing relief to European clubs that were worried about losing important players too early in the season. The updated date allows clubs to keep their African players for an extra week before they join their […]