By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced a major reinforcement of the Black Stars’ technical team with the addition of five experienced professionals as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The appointments, confirmed by the GFA and widely reported by local and regional sports outlets,
Reports emerging on Friday claim Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has submitted his resignation as coach of the Atlas Lions, setting off fresh controversy less than four months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins. According to a Foot Mercato-sourced report, Regragui has asked to step down following the national team’s AFCON 2025 final defeat
Saudi Pro League Issues Formal Response to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Protest The Saudi Pro League (SPL) has issued a comprehensive official statement directly addressing the growing controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s protest and reduced involvement with Al-Nassr, emphasizing that the league operates through independent clubs under a unified regulatory framework and that no single player, regardless
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo In a stunning first appearance for his new club Al-Hilal, legendary French striker Karim Benzema announced himself with a hat-trick and an assist in a commanding 6–0 Saudi Pro League victory over Al-Akhdoud on Thursday night. The 38-year-old’s debut performance left fans and pundits alike buzzing as he delivered an emphatic
New Atlético Madrid signing Ademola Lookman made a spectacular first appearance for his new club on Thursday, marking his debut with both a goal and an assist in a commanding 5–0 victory over Real Betis in the Copa del Rey quarter-final. The Nigerian winger’s performance helped Diego Simeone’s side book a place in the competition’s
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Championship outfit Leicester City have been deducted six points after an independent disciplinary commission concluded the club breached the English Football League’s Profit & Sustainability regulations during the three-year cycle ending with the 2023-24 season. The sanction, ratified by the EFL Board and applied with immediate effect, slashes Leicester’s Championship tally
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Kun Khalifat FC have pulled off a dramatic U-turn that has left Nigerian football fans stunned, confused and debating governance yet again, announcing their return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) less than 24 hours after publicly walking away from the league in protest. The club’s initial decision to quit
A Moroccan court has postponed its decision in the case involving supporters arrested following violent incidents at the **2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final**, extending the uncertainty for the group of foreign nationals facing prosecution in connection with the unrest. The Rabat Court of First Instance was set to deliver a verdict on supporters,
South African Premier Soccer League side Chippa United have confirmed that Nigerian and Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has officially left the club by mutual agreement, bringing an end to his four-year stint with the Gqeberha-based side. In an official statement released on 5 February 2026, Chippa United said Nwabali formally requested to leave the
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reaffirmed his intention to continue speaking out about the humanitarian crisis in Palestine and other global conflicts, but his remarks have been met with sharp criticism from leaders of the Jewish community in Manchester, who say his platform as a high-profile football figure should be