By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo OGC Nice striker Elye Wahi has taken a major step toward representing the Côte d’Ivoire national football team, completing key biometric procedures for an Ivorian passport in a move that puts him on course for a potential switch of national allegiance ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 23‑year‑old, currently
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Nigerian striker Terem Moffi scored the opening goal as FC Porto defeated VfB Stuttgart 2–1 in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League Round of 16 clash on Thursday. Moffi broke the deadlock in the 21st minute, combining with Borja Sainz in a quick one-two before rifling a shot into
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the Iran national football team would be welcome to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but expressed concerns that it may not be appropriate for the team to attend due to safety risks. In a message posted on social media, Trump stated that while the Iranian
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Plans to stage the 2026 Finalissima at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium have encountered fresh uncertainty after the Argentine Football Association rejected the proposed venue. The highly anticipated match between the Argentina national football team and Spain national football team is expected to take place on March 27, but the Argentine federation
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York England international Bukayo Saka praised Arsenal F.C. for their resilience after securing a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash at the BayArena in Germany on Tuesday night. The winger, speaking to reporters after the match, said
Antoine Semenyo has warned that Real Madrid are ruthless when given opportunities, as Manchester City F.C. prepare for a crucial second-leg showdown in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. City head into the decisive fixture at the Etihad Stadium trailing by three goals on aggregate, leaving the English champions with a major task if
The Iran national football team will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to the country’s Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali, who cited the ongoing war involving the United States and Israel as the reason for the decision. Donyamali made the announcement in an interview with the Deutsche Presse-Agentur, saying the current circumstances make
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Premier League side Chelsea F.C. have confirmed that promising academy midfielder Landon Emenalo has signed a new long-term contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2031. The club announced the extension in an official statement, noting that the highly rated teenager will continue his development with the Blues after
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo President of world football’s governing body Gianni Infantino has revealed that Donald Trump assured him that Iran national football team will be welcomed to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran. Infantino disclosed the development after meeting with the U.S. president to review preparations for
Molde FK midfielder, Daniel Daga, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court after being found guilty of committing a non-consensual sexual act while playing professional football in the Scandinavian country. The verdict was delivered by the Nordmøre and Romsdal District Court, the jurisdiction where the alleged incident occurred. The case