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In a world where recognition in women’s football is slowly catching up to the immense talent on the field, Chiamaka Nnadozie’s nomination for the 2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or stands out—not just as a personal triumph, but as a historic moment for African football. At just 24, Nnadozie has achieved what no other African female goalkeeper […]
Israeli referee Sapir Berman has made history as the first transgender woman to officiate a UEFA international match, describing the milestone as the moment her “dream came true.” The 31-year-old, who presided over the Women’s Under-17 Euro qualifier between Northern Ireland and Montenegro in March, told AFP that becoming both a referee and her true […]
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has called for the disbandment of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) if the national team fails to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria’s chances of reaching the tournament now hang by a thread after a 1–1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein left the Eagles third […]
Venezuela sacked coach Fernando Batista on Wednesday night, a day after their World Cup qualification dream died and after an intervention by the country’s president. News of Argentine Batista’s sacking, alongside his entire backroom staff, came after President Nicolas Maduro had called for a “restructuring of the technical staff”. That was 24 hours after Venezuela, […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports suggesting FIFA has cleared South Africa of any wrongdoing in the ongoing player ineligibility saga involving Teboho Mokoena. Ademola Olajire, NFF Director of Communications, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on today that it had not received any official communication from FIFA on the […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has criticised striker Cyriel Dessers and faulted captain William Troost-Ekong after the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. The Eagles, who went into the game desperate for a win to revive their fading […]
Nigeria’s Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, has named William Troost-Ekong and Ademola Lookman in the starting line-up as they prepare for (Tuesday) today’s crucial encounter against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in their ongoing World Cup qualification campaign. The match is a high-stakes fixture with both sides aiming to boost their chances of securing a spot […]
Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement with Ange Postecoglou to become the club’s new head coach, following the departure of Nuno Espírito Santo. According to Sky Sports on Tuesday, the 60-year-old Australian manager has agreed to terms and is expected to be unveiled ahead of Forest’s upcoming Premier League clash with Arsenal. The move marks […]
Nigeria revived their faint hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Rwanda on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The Super Eagles entered the match in fourth place with seven points, trailing group leaders South Africa by nine. Determined to close the gap, they […]
In a landmark move aimed at tackling racism and promoting inclusivity in global football, FIFA has unveiled a star-studded 16-member Players’ Voice Panel, with African legends Didier Drogba and Nigeria’s own Mercy Akide among those selected to lead the charge. The announcement, made on Friday, has been hailed across the continent as a major step […]
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