The Confederation of African Football demanded that Sadio Mané return his 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Most Valuable Player award. The Senegalese captain refused. Mané reportedly stated, “I won it on the pitch, not in the boardroom.” As reported by ALO360, the Al-Nassr forward maintained that the trophy rightfully belongs to him and remains secured…
The Senegalese Football Federation confirmed on March 20, 2026, that the national team will wear shirts bearing two stars from September 2026. The announcement addressed widespread supporter concerns regarding current jerseys that display only one star. Federation officials released an official statement to explain the delay in updating the kits. Federation Issues Clarification The governing…
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen sustained an arm fracture during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match against Liverpool. As reported, the Nigerian forward picked up the injury in the first half of the away game at Anfield on March 18 2026. Club officials confirmed the details shortly after the fixture. Galatasaray officials issued…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned the result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Tuesday. The CAF Appeal Board ruled that Senegal forfeited the championship match and awarded Morocco a 3-0 victory. Consequently, the Atlas Lions received the AFCON trophy. The decision nullified Senegal’s on-field 1-0 extra-time victory from January…
Hansi Flick agreed to extend his stay at Barcelona until June 2028. Joan Laporta, the club president, confirmed the deal on Monday. Laporta spoke to RAC1 about the renewal. He said the announcement would come soon. “We will announce the renewal for Flick soon, it will be for one more season — until 2028,” Laporta…
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain sent representatives to Rams Park last Tuesday to watch Victor Osimhen during Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool FC. Turkish journalist Ali Naci Küçük reported this development as both clubs intensified their pursuit of the Nigerian forward. Real Madrid List Osimhen as Priority Target Real Madrid included Osimhen and…
The Premier League announced on Monday that Chelsea Football Club faced significant sanctions following a comprehensive investigation into historical breaches of league regulations. The governing body examined financial conduct and reporting practices that occurred over several years. Officials conducted a detailed review of the club’s transactions and compliance procedures before reaching their determination. Sanctions Imposed…
FIFA sanctioned both the Nigeria Football Federation and the Congolese Football Association following disciplinary breaches during their 2026 World Cup African play-off match. The world football governing body released its latest disciplinary overview on March 15, 2026, detailing the penalties imposed on both federations. FIFA stated that Nigeria was penalised for a breach relating to…
Joan Laporta won re-election as president of FC Barcelona. The club announced the result on its official channels, declaring Laporta the victor in the presidential race. “Your president, our president, the president of all culers,” the club posted on social media alongside blue and red heart emojis. Campaign Promises Laporta campaigned on a platform of…
Nigeria’s football community plunged into mourning on Saturday following the death of former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu. The 62 year old died in the early hours of Saturday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Idi-Araba, Lagos. His death came barely one week after the passing of former national coach Adegboye Onigbinde. Announcement…
