Belgium Dismisses National Team Coach Domenico Tedesco
Belgium’s football association (RBFA) announced on Friday that national team coach Domenico Tedesco has been dismissed following a string of underwhelming results at Euro 2024 and the Nations League. The RBFA stated on its website: “Unfortunately, the Red Devils did not achieve the expected results at Euro 2024, just as they struggled in the subsequent Nations League campaign.” Tedesco, who took...
Nigeria Sets Sights On Glory As Women’s U-19 Cricket World Cup Kicks Off
As the 2025 ICC Women's U-19 T20 World Cup gets underway in Malaysia this Saturday, ABIODUN ADEWALE examines Nigeria's group rivals. In a perfectly poised group of two debutants and two returning teams, Nigeria will face Samoa, New Zealand, and South Africa in Group C of the 2025 ICC Women’s U-19 World Cup in Malaysia. The Junior Yellow Greens and Samoa...
Kvaratskhelia Departs Napoli For PSG In Major Transfer
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a winger for Georgia, officially joined Paris Saint-Germain on Friday after leaving Italian league leaders Napoli, according to the French champions. "Paris Saint-Germain is pleased to announce the signing of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The 23-year-old winger, who will wear No. 7, becomes the first Georgian player in the club's history," said a PSG statement. No transfer fee was revealed, but...
EPL, La Liga Thrills: United Clash With Brighton, Madrid Face Las Palmas
Football fans are in for an exciting day as both the Premier League and La Liga serve up thrilling matches. In the Premier League, Everton will face Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park at 15:00, while Manchester United hosts Brighton at Old Trafford. Also at 15:00, Nottingham Forest takes on Southampton at the City Ground. Later in the day, Ipswich Town will...
Nigeria Secures Historic First Win At U-19 Women’s Cricket World Cup
Nigeria’s Junior Female Yellow Greens made a triumphant debut at the 2025 ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia, securing a thrilling two-run victory over New Zealand on Monday. The match, which had been delayed by rain in Sarawak, saw a repeat of the same weather challenges faced during Saturday's game against Samoa. However, the Nigerian team wasn’t deterred,...
UCL Matchday 7: What To Watch For On Tuesday
There is a lot to play for on Matchday 7, as the first league phase of the Uefa Champions League draws to a close. We look at the key talking points and things to look out for in the latest round of matches taking place on Tuesday. All matches kickoff at 10pm CAT, unless stated otherwise. Atalanta v Sturm Graz (7:45pm...
FC Porto Part Ways With Coach Vitor Bruno
Vitor Bruno was fired by FC Porto on Monday, becoming the third coach to be fired by one of Portugal's three major clubs this season. The 42-year-old took over from new AC Milan boss Sergio Conceição in the close season but was dismissed after Porto lost ground in the title race, following back-to-back league defeats this month. Porto’s academy director, José...
Dortmund Parts Ways With Coach Nuri Sahin Following Champions League Setback
Borussia Dortmund have dismissed head coach Nuri Sahin after Tuesday’s 2-1 Champions League defeat to Bologna, citing a “lack of trust” in his leadership. Dortmund, who were beaten finalists in the competition last season, have now suffered four consecutive defeats in all competitions. In the Bundesliga, Dortmund currently sit 10th, 20 points behind leaders Bayern Munich. German media have reported that...
Pochettino Thrilled As ‘Amazing’ USA Triumph Over Costa Rica
After his young United States team defeated Costa Rica 3-0 in Florida on Wednesday to conclude their January training camp, Mauricio Pochettino claimed he had been given a welcome selection headache. Goals from Major League Soccer-based players Brian White, Caden Clark, and Patrick Agyemang completed a confident win for Pochettino's side at the Inter & Co. Stadium in Orlando. Wednesday's game...
EPL: Manchester City Land Omar Marmoush From Frankfurt
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of 25-year-old Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt on a four-and-a-half-year contract that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2029. Regarded as one of Europe’s most promising forwards, Marmoush adds versatility to City’s attacking options with his ability to play across various positions in the front line. The Egyptian international, who has...
