Atlético Madrid criticised the Nigerian Football Federation. The criticism focused on the deployment of forward Ademola Lookman. Consequently, the Spanish club highlighted the physical toll on players who took part in friendlies with limited competitive stakes. Ademola Lookman Plays In Friendlies Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman featured for his national team during the recent FIFA international…
Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon resigned from his role with the Italian Football Federation. The delegation chief stepped down on Thursday. Consequently, his exit followed the resignation of federation president Gabriele Gravina amid Italy’s failure to reach the 2026 World Cup. Italy lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoff final. The Azzurri fell on…
Italy national team head coach Gennaro Gattuso faced the end of his tenure. The development followed the team’s defeat against Bosnia. Consequently, Italy missed World Cup qualification for the 2026 tournament. Defeat Against Bosnia Eliminates Italy The Italian side lost to Bosnia in the decisive qualifier. As a result, the Azzurri failed to advance. Moreover,…
Tottenham Hotspur appointed Roberto De Zerbi as head coach. The Italian signed a contract extending until June 2031. Furthermore, the club confirmed the appointment through an official statement.De Zerbi Expresses EnthusiasmDe Zerbi spoke about his delight at joining the club. “I am delighted to be joining this fantastic football club, which is one of the…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) dismissed Otto Addo as head coach of the Black Stars on Tuesday, a decision that came into effect immediately and left the national team without a manager just over 70 days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Official Statement Confirms Departure The GFA issued a formal statement…
Tottenham Hotspur intensified their pursuit of former Brighton and Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi as the club sought immediate approval for his appointment. The Italian emerged as the leading candidate to take charge at White Hart Lane following a series of discussions between the parties. De Zerbi Attracted Long-Term Interest The former Shakhtar Donetsk…
Véron Mosengo-Omba, the general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), resigned from his position on March 29, 2026. The Swiss-Congolese official had served as the deputy head of African soccer’s governing body for five years since 2021. He left his previous role at FIFA to take over the CAF position. Mosengo-Omba is a…
Nigeria defeated Iran 2-1 on Friday in an international friendly match at Corendon Airlines Park. The Super Eagles claimed victory through early goals from Moses Simon and Akor Adams, while Mehdi Taremi scored a consolation goal for Iran. Early Dominance from Nigeria Moses Simon opened the scoring in the sixth minute. The winger cut in…
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America draws closer, football’s ultimate evergreen superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, is set to etch his name among the oldest players ever to grace the tournament. His potential participation continues a legacy of age-defying performances that have defined the competition’s rich history. Ronaldo’s Quest for History Cristiano Ronaldo will…
Bayer Leverkusen announced on Tuesday that Nigerian international Nathan Tella has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the BayArena until 2031. The deal represents a significant show of faith in the 25-year-old forward, who joined the club from Southampton in 2023. Tella arrived in Germany with limited top-flight experience. However, he quickly…
