The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed readiness to host a friendly between Russia’s national team and Nigeria’s Super Eagles in June next year. The move has raised concern among stakeholders over a possible threat of FIFA sanctions in view of the geopolitical circumstances and Russia’s status of sanctions. The release is to take a…
The Premier League latest player update is, England’s head coach, Thomas Tuchel, and his coaching staff are closely monitoring the rapid development of Arsenal’s 18-year-old left-back, Myles Lewis-Skelly, under the guidance of Mikel Arteta. Internal discussions have commenced regarding the possibility of including Lewis-Skelly in the national squad for the upcoming international fixtures in March. …
The charitable arm of Nigeria’s leading online bookmaker, Bet9ja Foundation, has just completed the much-needed renovation of the Ajiran Mini Stadium in Lagos. This act of goodwill reveals how serious the Foundation is in taking up the mantle of redeveloping sports centers and amenities in communities all over the nation. Renewal of Sports Infrastructure at…
Nigeria’s adversaries for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been disclosed. This revelation is significant, as it sets the stage for various strategic matchups. However, the anticipation surrounding these games is palpable among fans and players alike. Although Nigeria has a storied football history, they will face formidable competition. The opponents, each with unique…
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…
