By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Mikel Arteta has urged his players and supporters to “attack the final” as Arsenal prepare to face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley, stressing unity, belief, and focus ahead of one of the club’s most important matches in recent years. Speaking during his pre-match press conference, the Arsenal
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has criticised the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for what he described as inconsistency in applying its own rules, following the controversial decision to strip Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to Morocco. Speaking in reaction to the ruling,
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo A member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Committee, Mohamed Robleh Djama, has denied any involvement in the controversial ruling that reportedly stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and reassigned it to Morocco. Djama, speaking amid mounting scrutiny over the decision, stated clearly that he
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has expressed his disappointment over Nigeria’s AFCON campaign, insisting the team deserved to win the tournament despite falling short. Reflecting on the competition, which he followed from home after missing out on selection, Okoye said he experienced the highs and lows alongside millions of Nigerian fans.
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Former Senegal international Habib Beye has cast doubt over CAF’s controversial decision to award the AFCON 2025 title to Morocco, insisting the ruling does not reflect what happened on the pitch. Reacting to the verdict by the Confederation of African Football, Beye struck a defiant tone, suggesting Senegal remain the rightful
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Arne Slot has admitted that the injury to Victor Osimhen played a key role in Liverpool FC’s commanding 4–0 victory over Galatasaray, a result that sealed a 4–1 aggregate win and progression to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Speaking after the match at Anfield, Slot acknowledged the impact of Osimhen’s early
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Former Ballon d’Or winner George Weah has raised serious concerns over CAF’s decision to overturn the AFCON 2025 final result, warning that the ruling undermines the authority of match officials and threatens the integrity of football in Africa. Reacting to the verdict by the Confederation of African Football, Weah described the
LBy Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Former Morocco international Mustapha Hadji has expressed relief and pride at Morocco being crowned AFCON 2025 champions, while simultaneously criticizing the handling of the tournament by the Confederation of African Football. “The justice has been served. From the moment there are laws, they must be respected, and I think we only
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reiterated that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will proceed as scheduled, firmly rejecting calls to relocate matches from the United States amid rising geopolitical tensions. Responding to appeals linked to concerns from Iran, Infantino emphasized that football’s governing body cannot intervene in global political disputes, while
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Nigeria international Victor Osimhen is facing an uncertain spell on the sidelines after sustaining a suspected forearm fracture during Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool FC at Anfield. The striker was seen leaving the stadium with his right arm in a protective wrap, with initial medical scans reportedly confirming a