Former Belgian international soccer player Radja Nainggolan, widely recognized for his stints with teams including AS Roma, Inter Milan, and Cagliari, has been detained in Brussels as part of a major probe into cocaine trafficking. Run primarily by the Belgian Federal Judicial Police, the operation centers on the illegal traffic of cocaine from South America…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to perform the Final Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 today in Rabat. For the 24 national teams that have qualified for Africa’s leading football competition, this defining event will decide the group-stage pairings. Event Particulars The draw will divide the…
The German Football Association (DFB) is pleased to announce that Julian Nagelsmann has signed a new long-term contract to continue as the head coach of the German national football team. The agreement, which will keep the 36-year-old manager at the helm until the UEFA European Championship in 2028, marks a significant milestone in the DFB’s…
Former Nigerian international and Super Eagles legend, Finidi George, has publicly criticized Spanish football club Sevilla FC for their treatment of compatriot Kelechi Iheanacho. George asserts that the club has shown a lack of respect towards the 28-year-old striker, who has faced challenges adapting since his transfer to the La Liga side. Iheanacho joined Sevilla…
The Nigerian football community is abuzz with discussions regarding the potential inclusion of Cyriel Dessers, the 30-year-old forward currently playing for Rangers FC in the Scottish Premiership, in the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Dessers’ recent performances have reignited debates about his role in Nigeria’s national team. Recent Performances: A Mixed…
The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rudi Garcia as the new head coach of the Belgium national football team. Garcia succeeds Domenico Tedesco, who departed following a series of disappointing results. Rudi Garcia, 61, brings a distinguished coaching career spanning over two decades. He first garnered attention by…
Sevilla FC is set to offer a trial to Nigerian footballer Olagreat after his audacious social media request garnered over 100,000 retweets, surpassing the club’s stipulated challenge. Olagreat, who previously showcased his skills with Superstar FC in the Lagos Liga and FUTA Tigers in the Nigerian University League Games, reached out to Sevilla FC’s official…
French midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed his intention to persuade former teammate Antoine Griezmann to come out of international retirement and rejoin the French national team. Pogba, who is set to return to professional football in March 2025 following a reduced doping suspension, shared his aspirations during a recent interview. In a conversation with streamer…
Leon Balogun, the seasoned defender currently plying his trade with Rangers FC, has officially announced his availability for selection to the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles. Despite a hiatus from international duty since June 2022, Balogun emphasizes that he has not retired from representing Nigeria and remains eager to contribute to the team’s future…
Akor Adams, a prominent Ligue 1 and Super Eagles hopeful, has announced the launch of the ‘Hope Alive Initiative,’ a charitable endeavor aimed at supporting orphaned and vulnerable children in Minna, Niger State. This initiative underscores Adams’ commitment to giving back to the community and uplifting the lives of underprivileged children. The ‘Hope Alive Initiative’…
