Category: Football

England manager Thomas Tuchel has addressed tensions with midfielder Jude Bellingham following the player’s visible frustration after being substituted late in Sunday’s 2–0 victory over Albania.The Real Madrid star, who had already been booked, was replaced six minutes from the final whistle in Tirana. As Morgan Rogers warmed up on the touchline, Bellingham threw his […]

Nigeria’s bid to return to the FIFA World Cup ended in heartbreak on Monday as the Super Eagles were defeated by the Democratic Republic of Congo in the African playoff final. The tense encounter, overseen by head coach Éric Chelle, finished 1-1 after 120 minutes of physically draining football. With neither side able to find […]

Former Super Eagles star Victor Ikpeba has criticised Alex Iwobi following DR Congo’s equaliser in Sunday’s 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff. Nigeria had taken an early lead in the fourth minute through Frank Onyeka, but the Congolese side drew level around the 30th minute after a counter-attack originating from a poor pass by Iwobi. Wilfred […]

Portugal has officially secured its spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following an emphatic 9-1 win over Armenia at Estádio do Dragão on Sunday. The victory makes Portugal the latest nation to qualify for the tournament, joining 30 other teams that had already booked their places. Captain Cristiano Ronaldo, suspended after receiving a red […]

Nigeria’s journey toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in disappointment on Sunday night after the Super Eagles fell to the Democratic Republic of Congo in a dramatic CAF playoff final decided by penalties. The highly anticipated fixture, played with World Cup qualification on the line, saw Nigeria draw first blood. Midfielder Frank Onyeka gave […]

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has reaffirmed Nigeria’s determination to secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The national team missed out on the last edition held in Qatar and is now relying on the playoff route to reach next year’s finals after failing to qualify automatically. The West African side demonstrated their […]

Nigerian forward Gift Monday played a pivotal role in Washington Spirit’s qualification for the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Championship final after scoring in their victory over Portland Thorns. Monday put the Spirit ahead in the 23rd minute, continuing her standout season with what became her 12th league goal. The 24-year-old has been one of […]

Nigeria’s football fraternity is grieving the passing of Lawrence Onweazu Okonji, a former Green Eagles striker, who died at the age of 83. Okonji, regarded as one of the prominent forwards of his era, earned his first call-up to the national team in 1963 and remained an active international until 1973. His decade-long stint with […]

Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham are keeping close tabs on Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer window, as the 25-year-old continues to attract interest from across the Premier League. Semenyo signed a new five-year deal with Bournemouth over the summer, despite reported approaches from clubs including Tottenham and Manchester United. His decision […]