FIFA Appoints Chadian Referee For Lesotho, Nigeria Clash
World football governing body FIFA has selected Chadian official Alhadi Mahamat as the referee for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho next week. The matchday nine encounter is scheduled for the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday, October 10, 2025 and will kick off at 6pm South Africa time, which is 5pm Nigeria...
Only Real Madrid Can Decide Bale’s Future – Mourinho
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has insisted that only Real Madrid has the key to Gareth Bale’s future. The Portuguese tactician has been impressed with the recent form of the Welsh international after back-to-back goal-scoring performances in the Premier League and Europa League. Bale is on loan at Tottenham and if he continues with his brilliant form there are fears that Real...
Manchester United Complete Signing Of Brentford Forward Mbeumo
Manchester United have completed the signing of forward Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford on a deal running until 2030, with an option to extend for a further year, the club confirmed on Monday. According to a source close to the club, United paid £65 million ($88 million) for the 25-year-old Cameroon international, with an additional £6 million potentially due in performance-related...
Man United Are The Biggest Club In England, Says Casemiro
Manchester United star Casemiro has described the Red Devils as the biggest club in England. Recall that the Brazilian joined in the summer from Real Madrid and has made an instant impact on Erik ten Hag’s team. Casemiro scored twice to help United win 3-1 against Reading in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday. “When you arrive at a new club,...
Osimhen Is Lukaku’s Heir – Zola
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola says Napoli’s Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is Romelu Lukaku’s heir. Zola, who also featured for Napoli during his playing days (1989 – 1993), made this known in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. After a not too impressive start to the season following his sending off against Venezia, Osimhen has so far found the back of the...
New Super Eagles Head Coach To Pick His Assistants
The next Super Eagles head coach will be allowed to pick his assistants. A number of coaches (local and expatriates) have already applied for the position. According to Complete Sports, the coach, who gets the job will be handed the responsibility of picking his two assistants and possibly goalkeepers’ trainer. READ ALSO: NFF Suspends Referee, Assistant Over Poor Officiating The decision by the...
Pogba Ruled Out For The Season With Calf Injury
Manchester United have confirmed that Paul Pogba is unlikely to play again this season due to a calf injury. United stated this in a statement on their website on Friday. Pogba sustained the injury in the early stages of the 4-0 defeat to Liverpool o...
Africa’s Richest Man Dangote Set To Buy French Club
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote is reportedly close to buying French Ligue 2 outfit, Valenciennes. Dangote, according to French news outlet, Entreprendre will acquire 60% ownership of the club. The Nigerian businessman has in the past been linked with interest in buying Arsenal. Valenciennes was formed in 1913 and plays its home matches at the recently built Stade du Hainault. The club has...
Gov. Ikpeazu Present As Wike, Real Madrid Sign Agreement To Promote Sports
Real Madrid and Rivers State government have signed a cooperation ratification agreement for promotion of sport amongst children and youths at the Real Madrid Academy, Port Harcourt. Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu witnessed the event. The agreement was signed over the weekend at the Auditorium of Real Madrid Sport City, Fuerzas Armadas avenue, 402, Madrid, Spain. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom...
Isak Open To Newcastle Exit As Liverpool Monitor Situation
Alexander Isak has informed Newcastle United of his desire to explore a move away from the club this summer, prompting the Magpies to reassess their attacking options ahead of the new season. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on Thursday that Liverpool remains interested in signing the Swedish striker, despite recently acquiring Hugo Ekitike. A potential deal for Isak, however, hinges...
