Turkish club Besiktas granted Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi compassionate leave to travel to Nigeria for his father’s funeral. Ndidi’s father, Sunday Ndidi, died in a fatal road accident on January 27, 2026, in Umunede, Delta State. Father’s Death Shocked Football Community Sunday Ndidi lost his life in a traffic accident shortly after his son…
Super Eagles and Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze faced a profound loss when his mother, Mrs. Sarah Chukwueze, passed away after a brief illness. The family received the heartbreaking news recently, and it left them in deep mourning. Chukwueze’s brother, David Chukwueze, shared the sad news through a series of emotional posts on Instagram. He paid…
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi suffered a devastating loss. His father, Sunday Ndidi, died in a fatal road accident on Tuesday. The accident took place in Umunede, Delta State. Reports indicated that a vehicle struck the retired military officer. Medical teams rushed him to a hospital in Agbor, but he succumbed to his injuries. Furthermore,…
Senegal defender Ismail Jakobs ignites fierce controversy with explosive claims. He accuses hosts Morocco of deliberately poisoning three Senegal players before the AFCON 2025 final. The allegations surface days after Morocco clinched the title. Jakobs speaks candidly in a post-tournament interview. He describes alarming incidents that sidelined key teammates. The affected players include Iliman Niang,…
The Confederation of African Football moves swiftly against Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw. Reports confirm CAF imposes a suspension following his conduct in the AFCON 2025 final against Morocco. Journalist Romain Molina first broke the news, stating the disciplinary commission targets Thiaw severely. Senegal claimed a historic second AFCON title on January 18 in Rabat….
Senegal claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations title with a dramatic 1-0 victory over hosts Morocco in extra time. The final took place in Rabat on January 18, 2026. Pape Gueye scored the decisive goal early in extra time for the Lions of Teranga. The match delivered intense football throughout 90 minutes. Both teams…
Nigeria triumphed over Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 third-place playoff. The Super Eagles claimed a 4-2 victory on penalties after a goalless draw through extra time. This win delivered a record-extending ninth bronze medal for Nigeria. The match unfolded at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca on January 17, 2026. Both teams entered…
The French Football Federation takes decisive action toward naming Zinedine Zidane as the next head coach of Les Bleus. Reports from L’Équipe reveal that the FFF initiates formal steps to appoint the legendary figure after the 2026 World Cup. This development ends years of speculation about Zidane’s potential return to the national team setup. Didier…
ACF Fiorentina announces the heartbreaking death of its president and owner, Rocco B. Commisso. The Commisso family shares the news with profound sadness. Rocco passed away at age 76 after a prolonged period of medical treatment. His wife Catherine, children Giuseppe and Marisa, and sisters Italia and Raffaelina lead the tribute. They describe Rocco as…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria enter the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as defending champions. The Confederation of African Football conducted the draw recently. Nigeria landed in Group C alongside Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi. Fans welcome the grouping with measured optimism. The Super Falcons dominated the previous tournament. They now prepare to defend their…
