By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Inter Miami CF secured their first-ever MLS Cup title with a 3–1 triumph over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday at Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale. Lionel Messi played a pivotal role, assisting two crucial second-half goals that propelled Miami to victory. The match commenced with an early advantage for Miami, as
Victor Osimhen delivered a sensational performance on Friday night, scoring twice—including a stunning overhead kick in stoppage time—to lead Galatasaray to a thrilling 3–2 win over Samsunspor in the Turkish Super Lig. The match began with Galatasaray taking an early lead through Leroy Sané in the 8th minute. Osimhen extended the advantage in the 29th
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off with a high-stakes clash between host nation Mexico. and South Africa on June 11, 2026, at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. This opening fixture headlines Group A, which also includes South Korea and a European playoff winne to be determined in March 2026 (from Denmark,
In an emotional farewell, Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong has officially announced his retirement from international football, drawing the curtain on a remarkable journey that spanned a decade. “Playing for Nigeria has been the greatest privilege of my life,” Troost-Ekong said in his retirement message. “The journey may end here, but my support never will.
Nigerian striker Sadiq Umar made a triumphant return to form, playing a pivotal role in Real Sociedad’s 2–0 victory over Reus FC in the Copa del Rey on December 3, 2025. Coming off the bench at halftime, Umar provided an assist in the 49th minute and sealed the win with a penalty goal in stoppage
FIFA is set to unveil the updated match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026™️ during a live global broadcast from Washington, D.C., on Saturday, December 6, at 12:00 p.m. EST (18:00 CET). This announcement will confirm the venues and kick-off times for all 104 matches in the expanded 48-team tournament, which will be co-hosted
With just weeks remaining before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, the Cameroonian national team faces significant upheaval. On December 1, the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) announced the dismissal of head coach Marc Brys. The decision followed ongoing tensions between Brys and FECAFOOT President Samuel Eto’o, who had previously opposed Brys’s appointment
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Manchester City’s Erling Haaland etched his name into Premier League history by becoming the fastest player to reach 100 goals, achieving the milestone in just 111 appearances during a dramatic 5–4 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Tuesday. Haaland opened the scoring in the 17th minute, converting a cross
In a breathtaking Premier League encounter at Craven Cottage, Nigerian duo Samuel Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi nearly orchestrated a historic comeback for Fulham, who ultimately fell 5–4 to Manchester City. City appeared to be cruising with a 5–1 lead, courtesy of Erling Haaland’s milestone 100th Premier League goal, a brace from Phil Foden, and a
Nigeria’s Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled a 55-man provisional squad for the upcoming 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in Morocco. The list features prominent players including team captain William Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Stanley Nwabali. Full list of players invited to the Super Eagles provisional squad for the 35th Africa