Ademola Lookman shuns Ivory Coast, South Africa as he names most difficult game at AFCON 2023
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman has revealed the most difficult game he played at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Super Eagles coach, Jose...
In-form Nicolas Jackson emerges as unlikely Dream Team option for season climax
NICOLAS JACKSON (£3.9m) has copped plenty of stick this season.
Earlier in the campaign, the Chelsea forward was statistically among the most...
‘We know what to expect, we’re not coming to Paris as tourists’ – Dortmund’s Sébastien Haller on unfinished business with PSG
It will be a special evening for Sébastien Haller (29) as he returns to the city where he was born and raised. The Ivorian striker might have grown...
Neither Bafana Bafana nor Elephants: Lookman reveals the most difficult game he played at AFCONÂ
Ademola Lookman has revealed the most difficult game he played for the Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Atalanta forward made...
EFL Championship play-off: West Brom’s Semi Ajayi set to lock horns with Southampton’s Aribo
Super Eagles duo, Semi Ajayi and Joe Ayodele-Aribo will lock horns in the semi-final of the EFL Championship play-offs as both sides look to seal a...
Finidi’s Appointment As Eagles Coach Good For NPFL –Unuanel
Former Kwara United coach, Samson Unuanel believes the appointment of Finidi George as the Super Eagles head coach will help the development of the...
Rise Of Super Eagles Star Defender At AFCON Thrills Ex Arsenal Boss Arsene Wenger
Former coach of Arsenal Arsene Wenger watched almost the entire games of the Africa Cup of Nations which took place in the Ivory Coast,...
Nicolas Jackson overtakes Chelsea legend Didier Drogba as stat emerges from debut Premier League season
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has overtaken club legend Didier Drogba for Premier League goals scored in his debut season.
The Senegal...
Amad Diallo makes agent switch amid '£7m' transfer valuation and Manchester United sale plans
Amad Diallo has reportedly switched agents ahead of a potentially busy summer for the Ivorian
Fiorentina vs Club Brugge: Preview
The Viola prepare for their stiffest test yet in the Conference League. Given some of the recent margins, that's not a reason for optimism....
Emmanuel Latte Lath Nominated For POTM
Emmanuel Latte Lath has been nominated for the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month award for April.
The Ivorian rattled home an impressive...
Nuno must hand Nottingham Forest contract to £46,000-a-week star, he made eight tackles on Sunday - opinion
There was a surprise selection on the Nottingham Forest team sheet on Sunday as Willy Boly made a return to action. The Ivory Coast defender...
The...
Zambia's women could be barred from football at Olympics after Fifa steps in
Fifa has concerns over running of Zambia's football association
Letter warns that there may be ‘grounds for the suspension'
Zambia's women could...
NFF appoints Finidi as new coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles
Finidi George assisted former coach Jose Peseiro for 20 months during which the Eagles reached the final of the AFCON in Ivory Coast
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JUST IN:NFF appoints Finidi as new coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles
Finidi George assisted former coach Jose Peseiro for 20 months during which the Eagles reached the final of the AFCON in Ivory Coast
The post JUST...
Zambian FA forced to cancel AGM by High Court ruling despite FIFA warnings
April 29 – The Football Association of Zambia suspended their annual general assembly (AGM) on Saturday following a court order, despite FIFA...
World Cup qualifiers: It won’t be easy – Adepoju predicts Nigeria vs South Africa
Former Nigeria international, Mutiu Adepoju has predicted the outcome of the Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualifying match against South Africa....
Fulham now expected to ‘come knocking’ to sign attacker – Would be a Premier League return
According to a claim in the Turkish media Fulham are interested in signing Galatasaray winger Wilfried Zaha ahead of the next transfer window. The...
Roma boss De Rossi charges Ivorian and Italian defenders to cage Osimhen ahead of Serie A clash against Napoli
Roma coach Daniel De Rossi has confirmed that Ivorian defender Evan Ndicka and Italy international Gianluca Mancini will be tasked with keeping...
Probable Formations: Napoli vs Roma
Photo by Luciano Rossi/AS Roma via Getty ImagesWith Roma competing in both Serie A and the Europa League this week, just how much line-up turnover...
AS Roma coach banking on 2023 AFCON winner to frustrate 'one of the best strikers around' OsimhenÂ
AS Roma coach Daniele De Rossi is banking on Ivory Coast's 2023 Africa Cup of Nations-winning central defender Evan Ndicka to frustrate Victor...
Ten Hag backs Ivorian star
Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag has explained why Amad Diallo has been short of regular game time this season as the Ivorian star puts his...
Victor Osimhen Reveals How He Started Playing Like Didier Drogba
Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, has revealed how he was made to play like Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba. Victor Osimhen has, over...
Exclusive: Liverpool face stiff competition to land Bundesliga title winner
Bayer Leverkusen’s 23-year-old Ivory Coast defender Odilon Kossounou remains an option for Liverpool, but the Reds face stiff competition from the...
Osimhen reveals how he was pushed to become like Drogba
Nigeria international, Victor Osimhen has revealed those who pushed him into patterning his football after Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba. The Super...
Roma Defeats Udinese Thanks to Last-Gasp Cristante Header
Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty ImagesAn awkward 18-minute replay ended in dramatic fashion, with Bryan Cristante scoring a 94th minute...
Super Eagles striker Boniface admits missing 2023 AFCON was one of the painful moments of his career
 Victor Boniface has admitted that missing the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations was one of the most painful moments of his career.Â
The Bayer...
Meeting A Legend: Charlie Hurley (Part Two) - 'Why I Love Sunderland'
An interview with the King - Charlie Hurley. Before football became what it is today - dominated by over-paid, pampered man-babies and corporate...
Kaizer Chiefs interested in a defender they once REJECTED?
Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly interested in signing Ivorian defender Ismael Toure from Stellenbosch having rejected him seven years ago.
Newcastle jump ahead of Liverpool in race for Sporting Lisbon star
Newcastle United have reportedly overtaken Liverpool in the race for Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande. Diomande is just 20 years old and...
‘I can’t wait’ – Kolo Toure makes statement over managerial career after Wigan Athletic disaster
Wigan Athletic endured a dismal stint under Kolo Toure’s management, but the Ivorian isn’t ready to give up…
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Transfer: Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman eyes Premier League return in the summer
Super Eagles and Atalanta BC forward, Ademola Olajade Lookman, has set his eyes on a return to the English Premier League after two seasons in the...
Sébastien Haller almost certain to miss Borussia Dortmund’s semi final with PSG
Borussia Dortmund’s Ivorian striker Sébastien Haller (29) is quasi-certain to miss their Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain, of which...
'The whole world knows' - Osimhen reiterates he is inspired by Chelsea legend Drogba
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has reiterated that Chelsea legend and two-time African Footballer of the Year Didier Drogba is his...
Sébastien Haller ‘in no rush’ to make a decision on his Borussia Dortmund future
Borussia Dortmund’s Sébastien Haller has discussed his future at the club, as well as their upcoming Champions League semi-final against Paris...
Clement gives ‘big credit' to Ibrox director as he breaks own rule to single out Rangers hero
When Rangers signed Mohamed Diomande, Philippe Clement tipped the Ivorian kid for the stars. Now, after a starring return to the side against...
Troost-Ekong Reveals His Preferred Super Eagles Coach
William Troost-Ekong has revealed that he would prefer a local coach for the Super Eagles.
"I think that will be the ideal situation for our team...
Kolo Toure opens up on Celtic spell and the moment he knew it was time to hang up his boots
The Ivorian spent a year at Celtic before retiring and becoming part of Brendan Rodgers' backroom staff - and the Arsenal Invincible knew it was...
Orlando Pirates reheat interest in Ivorian defender
Orlando Pirates are reportedly monitoring the progress of a highly-rated defender currently on the books of Stellenbosch FC.
WAFU B Tourney: Golden Eaglets to face Burkina Faso, Niger, Togo in Group B
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have been drawn in Group B of the WAFU Zone B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Manu Garba’s boys will compete...
WAFU B Tourney: Golden Eaglets Draw Burkina Faso, Niger, Togo
Holders Golden Eaglets of Nigeria will face Burkina Faso, Niger and Togo in Group B of the WAFU Zone B U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The...
WAFU B U17 Championship: Defending champions Nigeria to face Burkina Faso, Togo, Niger in Ghana
The draw for the group stage of the 2024 U17 WAFU Zone B Tournament has been concluded, with the seven participants split into two groups,...
Amad Diallo sends Coventry City warning to team-mates ahead of FA Cup semi-final
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo spent last season on loan at Sunderland in the Championship. It was a positive stint for the Ivory Coast...
Roma's Evan Ndicka suffered a collapsed lung when he fell to the pitch clutching his chest during Serie A game at Udinese... as Daniele de Rossi says Ivorian 'luckily' hasn't got cardiac issues
Roma manager Daniele de Rossi allayed fears Ndicka had suffered cardiac issues and revealed the cause of the Ivory Coast centre-back's problems.
Delay In Appointing Next Coach May Affect Eagles’ 2026 World Cup Qualifying Chances –Sodje Warns NFF
Former Nigerian international, Sam Sodje has warned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that the Super Eagles risked the chances of not...
Local sources say Arsenal close in on €80m defender, even though Chelsea need him more
Chelsea target Ousmane Diomande is moving closer to a transfer to Arsenal, O Jogo in Portugal have reported. Still just 20 years old, the Ivory...
Arsenal to take steps soon in bid to beat Chelsea to potential €80million transfer
Arsenal are reportedly set to take steps soon to try and beat the likes of Chelsea and Bayern Munich to the potential transfer of Sporting Lisbon...
Super Eagles Of Nigeria To Play Benin Republic In Ivory Coast
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Republic of Benin at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, in June 2024. The Super Eagles of...
AS Roma match called off as star collapses on the pitch
AS Roma faced a tense and worrying moment during their clash with Udinese as defender Evan Ndicka collapsed off the ball, prompting the match to be...
2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIER: Super Eagles tackle Benin at ‘lucky’ AFCON stadium
The Super Eagles will take on Benin in a fourth round match of the 2026 World Cup qualifying series at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in...
Roma match abandoned after Evan Ndicka collapses against Udinese
Sunday's Serie A clash between Udinese and Roma was abandoned after Ivory Coast international Evan Ndicka collapsed on the pitch.
Udinese v Roma abandoned after Ndicka collapses during match
"There were worrying scenes in Sunday\u0027s Serie A match between Udinese and AS Roma at the Stadio Friuli. Footballing matters paled into...
Dortmund dealt new Haller blow
Sebastien Haller has suffered a fresh setback after picking up an injury on his first start for Borussia Dortmund since winning the 2023 Africa Cup...
Improving Ivorian ace shows his qualities
PLAYER PROFILE MIDDLESBROUGH STRIKEREMMANUEL LATTE LATH By Chris Dunlavy MICHAEL Carrick said in December that Middlesbrough supporters were...
Sebastien Haller's first Dortmund start since winning Africa Cup lasts just 8 minutes
Ivory Coast hero Sebastien Haller's first start for Borussia Dortmund since winning the Africa Cup of Nations lasted just eight minutes.
Inter Milan Looking To Poach Hamburg & Germany U17 Defender In The Summer
Inter Milan are reportedly working to snatch Hamburg teenage defender Karim Coulibaly in the summer transfer market. The 16-year-old is a German...
Leverkusen’s Boniface hungry for more goals after West Ham cameo
Super Eagles and Bayer 04 Leverkusen striker, Victor Okoh Boniface, was delighted to be back amongst the goals after missing a huge chunk of...
Yves Bissouma was inspired by Man City legend but ‘tough’ dream saw homesickness and tears
Yves Bissouma fought through tears to complete his dream of becoming a Premier League star, thanks to a Manchester City legend.
Tottenham star...
Striker has 12 Champions League goals since he was sold by David Moyes
David Moyes has struggled to find the perfect striker for West Ham over the years and having allowed Sebastien Haller to leave in 2021, the Ivory...
How Eagles Executed Penalty Shootout Win Vs Bafana At AFCON 2023 –Nwabali
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has revealed that the senior national team coaches had confident in his ability to save penalties at the...
Super Eagles Coaches Belief In My Penalty Saving Ability At AFCON 2023 –Nwabali
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has revealed that the senior national team coaches had confident in his ability to save penalties at the...
William Troost-Ekong: Hero of a proud heritage
It was one of the longest walks of William Troost-Ekong’s life, as he headed to the podium to receive his Afcon Player of the Tournament prize....
William Troost-Ekong: Captain and hero of a proud Nigerian heritage
It was one of the longest walks of William Troost-Ekong’s life, as he headed to the podium to receive his Afcon Player of the Tournament prize....
Chelsea’s top tranfser target prefers move to Premier League rivals Arsenal
According to TEAMtalk, Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande prefers a move to Arsenal over Chelsea. The Gunners have received a major boost in...
Super Eagles coaching dilemma: Foreign or local man?
On the night of February 11th, 2024, referee Dahane Beida bore witness to an intense showdown by the Super Eagles. Led by Jose Pesiero, the team...
Xabi Alonso May Start Victor Boniface Against Union Berlin
Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Boniface might start his first German Bundesliga game in 2024 after three months of battling fitness...
CAF Bans Benin Republic From Playing Super Eagles Of Nigeria In Benin
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled that Benin Republic doesn't have a stadium to host the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
The Super...
Kolo Toure explains the mid-season moment Celtic teammate made him realise he had to retire
When Kolo Toure arrived at Celtic in 2016 it was well-acknowledged that he was coming towards the end of his career. The Ivorian signed for...
2026 World Cup Qualifier: Benin Republic to host Super Eagles at neutral venue
The Super Eagles will take on Benin Republic in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at a neutral venue. The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has...
Super Eagles’ Stanley Nwabali Insists No Transfer Offer For Him Yet
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has revealed that he has not received any transfer offer since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ended...
Terem Moffi, Moses Simon Nominated For Best African Player Award
Two Nigeria internationals, Terem Moffi and Moses Simon will compete for the best African Player in Ligue 1 award at the 2024 Marc-Vivien Foe...
Nigeria Drop In Latest FIFA World Ranking
Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped in the latest FIFA ranking after struggling in the international break in March.
Recall that during the...
Moffi, Simon Nominated For Marc-Vivien Award
Nigerian duo, Terem Moffi and Moses Simon are in the running for the Marc-Vivien Foe award in France.
The award is for the best African Player in...
“I hope he thinks about Rangers” Clement reveals Ibrox star talks amid interest from 2 teams
Rangers midfielder Mohamed Diomande is certainly no stranger to being the centre of attention. The talented Ivorian midfielder has been singled out...
Xabi Alonso Gives Fitness Update On Victor Boniface
The manager of Bayer Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface will be available for their DFB-Pokal...
'Like my children': Mohamed Diomande takes counsel from Rangers manager Philippe Clement over huge decision
The in-form Rangers midfielder is at the centre of an international tug of war between Ghana and Ivory Coast
'Like my children': Mohamed Diomande takes counsel from Rangers over huge decision
The in-form Rangers midfielder is at the centre of an international tug of war between Ghana and Ivory Coast
Odumodu Blvck Reveals Reason Super Eagles Lost AFCON 2023 Title
Nigerian rapper, Odumodu Blvck has joined numerous Nigerians who have theories on why the Super Eagles of Nigeria lost the 2023 Africa Cup of...
Peseiro Got A Bit Defensive Against Ivory Coast In AFCON 2023 Final –Iwobi
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi has blamed Jose Peseiro's tactical formation for the team's loss to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa...
Nigeria’s bid to find Peseiro successor suffers set back as 3 more countries join chase for Herve Renard
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be one of at least four countries hoping to sign the former Ivory Coast manager
Barcola Injury : Getting Better, but Too Short for PSG/Barça
Bradley Barcola's injury during the U21 match against Ivory Coast is progressing well, but the player will miss several matches.
South Africa Coach Claims His Team Fears No Team Ahead Of Clash With Super Eagles
The head coach of South Africa, Hugo Broos has boasted that Bafana Bafana are no longer afraid of any team in Africa.
South Africa has been on...
Football and sport have the power to enrich our lives.. but nothing is more important than life itself
“SOME people believe football is a matter of life and death. I can assure you it is much more important than that.”
Those words from the great Bill...
Super Eagles Job: NFF Interested In Two-Time AFCON Winning Coach Herve Renard
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is reportedly considering making a move for coach Herve Renard who is currently the head coach of France...
Sunday Oliseh Says He Didn’t Apply For Eagles Job, Advocates For Local Coach
Former Nigeria international, Sunday Oliseh has revealed that he didn't apply for the Super Eagles job contrary to viral reports.
Sunday Oliseh...
Four Nations success in Malawi augurs well for Stars, says Olunga
Stars will test their mettle further on the 2026 World Cup qualifiers which resume in June against Burundi and the Ivory Coast.
Oliseh draws parallels between Liverpool and NFF managerial hunt; wants either Amuneke or Finidi as Nigeria boss
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Sunday Oliseh, has expressed dissatisfaction with the application process utilized by the Nigeria Football...
Iwobi: Human First
"I always say to the mandem, I’m human first."
When Alex Iwobi came off social media in the aftermath of Nigeria’s AFCON Final defeat, there was...
Kenneth Omeruo Passes Verdict On Finidi George After Super Eagles Defeat To Mali
Super Eagles of Nigeria vice-captain, Kenneth Omeruo, has passed his verdict on the team's interim coach, Finidi George, after the team's...