“We Failed To Sign Osimhen” – Al-Hilal President Gives Reason
The President of Al-Hilal, Fahad Bin Nafal has cited two reasons for the club’s failure to bring in Victor Osimhen and other key players this summer. Bin Nafal cited “illogical” counter-offers and fatigue.. The Saudi Pro League club has chosen Simone Inzaghi as their new manager, only days after losing the Champions League final to Inter Milan. However, Al-Hilal have been unsuccessful...
EPL: Tottenham Appoints Thomas Frank As New Head Coach
Thomas Frank has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Brentford, saying he has "left a big piece of my heart" at the club, as he embarks on a new challenge as Tottenham Hotspur's head coach. Spurs confirmed Frank's appointment on Thursday, handing the Danish manager a three-year contract to take over from Ange Postecoglou, who was dismissed following a disappointing Premier League...
FULL LIST: Dembélé Tops Ballon d’Or 2025 Rankings After PSG’s Champions League Victory
France Football has confirmed that the full list of nominees for the 2025 Ballon d’Or—both men’s and women’s categories—will be revealed on August 7, igniting excitement and speculation around the world’s most prestigious individual football accolade. The official unveiling will kick off several weeks of anticipation, culminating in the much-anticipated awards ceremony at Paris’s historic Théâtre du Châtelet on September...
De Bruyne Joins Napoli Following Manchester City Exit
Kevin De Bruyne has officially joined Napoli as a free agent following his release from Manchester City, Serie A champions Napoli confirmed on Thursday. Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis announced the signing by posting a photo of himself shaking hands with the Belgian midfielder on social media, alongside the caption “Welcome, Kevin!” According to reports, De Bruyne has signed a two-year...
Alexander-Arnold Declares Readiness For ‘Big Responsibility’ At Madrid
Trent Alexander-Arnold expressed his sense of responsibility after being officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Thursday, saying he feels a “big responsibility” to succeed at the club. The right-back, who transferred from Liverpool in a deal reportedly structured to accelerate his arrival ahead of the Club World Cup, surprised many by delivering a brief speech in Spanish during...
Samuel Chukwueze Builds Multi-Million Naira Mansion For Dad in Bende — Father Emotionally Recounts Family Journey (Photos+ Video)
Super Eagles winger and AC Milan star, Samuel Chukwueze, has once again demonstrated his deep love for family and community by building a magnificent mansion worth over ₦465 million for his father, Reverend John Nkasiobi Chukwueze, in their hometown of Umu Chimaelu, Okoko Item, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State. The grand...
Mikel Criticised Chelsea Over Osimhen Snub
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has criticised the team for passing up Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in favour of a less experienced candidate ahead of their Club World Cup campaign. Speaking to the London Standard, Mikel, who spent over a decade at Stamford Bridge, expressed disappointment that Chelsea have opted to sign 22-year-old Liam Delap from Ipswich Town for...
Five Big Names To Miss FIFA Club World Cup Action
FIFA’s first-ever expanded Club World Cup, set to kick off in the United States this weekend, boasts a massive $1 billion prize pool—yet it will be without several of football’s biggest stars. AFP Sport spotlights five high-profile players who will be absent from stadiums across the U.S. during the tournament: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)After a demanding season that saw him fade during...
Nigeria To Host 2025 African Fencing Championship
The Nigeria Fencing Federation has confirmed that it is prepared to host the 23rd African Fencing Championships, which will be held in Lagos from June 25 to June 29, 2025. Nigeria’s hosting marks the fourth time the event will be held in Sub-Saharan Africa, following previous editions in Senegal (2002 and 2009) and Mali (2019). Speaking at a media conference on...
Flying Eagles Coach To Improve On Eagle’s Attack
Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu has pledged to address the team's offensive shortcomings in advance of this year's FIFA U-20 World Cup, which will take place in Chile from September 27 to October 19. Zubairu led the team to a third-place finish at the 2025 U-20 AFCON in Egypt, where they scored just four goals from open play. Their highest-scoring game...
