By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Match Halted Over Alleged Racist Abuse as Vinícius Jr Blasts “Cowards” After Benfica Clash The UEFA Champions League playoff clash between SL Benfica and Real Madrid CF was briefly halted following an alleged racist incident involving Vinícius Júnior, who later condemned racism and questioned why he was booked for
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Senegal international Pape Matar Sarr has called for the release of Senegalese football supporters detained in Morocco following the Africa Cup of Nations final, describing their continued detention as an injustice and urging authorities to show leniency. The midfielder voiced his concern after reports emerged that 18 Senegalese supporters were arrested
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that his dream move to Juventus was stopped by Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis despite serious negotiations. The Nigerian forward confirmed that Juventus made a determined effort to sign him, but Napoli refused to approve the transfer. “Juventus were keen to bring me in
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The Ghana national football team will face Mexico national football team in an international friendly on May 22, 2026, as part of preparations for the FIFA World Cup, with the venue in Mexico yet to be officially confirmed. The high-profile fixture forms part of a broader schedule announced by the Ghana
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Victor Osimhen played a pivotal role as Galatasaray produced a sensational performance to thrash Juventus 5-2 in Istanbul, delivering one of the most impressive victories of their European campaign. Goals from Gabriel Sara, Noa Lang, Davinson Sánchez and Sacha Boey powered the Turkish champions to a commanding win, while Juventus’ resistance
Mounting frustration among supporters of Enyimba FC has triggered fresh calls for drastic action against club chairman Kanu Nwankwo, as the Nigerian giants struggle with poor results and fears of decline in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Recent reports indicate that fans have warned the club hierarchy over its deteriorating performance, urging urgent improvement
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The quarter-final fixtures of the CAF Champions League have been confirmed, with African heavyweights Al Ahly, Esperance of Tunisia, and Mamelodi Sundowns handed high-stakes clashes as the race for continental supremacy intensifies. According to the confirmed pairings, Moroccan side RS Berkane will face Sudan’s Al Hilal SC, while Tunisian giants ES
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has publicly accused former club Napoli of betrayal, racist mistreatment, and failing to honour a gentleman’s agreement that would have allowed him to leave on his own terms. In a verified interview with France Football, Osimhen said his relationship with Napoli was irreparably damaged following the club’s
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Nigeria international Rasheedat Ajibade scored as Paris Saint-Germain booked their place in the Coupe de la Ligue final with a commanding 3-0 victory over Paris FC in the semi-final. Ajibade’s decisive late strike sealed the win for PSG, ensuring the French giants progressed comfortably to the domestic cup final and maintained
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Umar Sadiq came off the bench to score as Valencia defeated Levante 2–0 away from home in a crucial La Liga derby victory on Sunday. The Nigerian international struck late in the match to secure the result after Largie Ramazani had broken the deadlock earlier in the second half, completing an