By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Senegal full-back Ismail Jakobs has raised troubling questions about the health of three of his teammates in the build-up to the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco, suggesting that their sudden illnesses on match day were more than a coincidence. Senegal clinched the continental title with a 1-0 win over
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Super Eagles legend and former Chelsea star Victor Moses has officially signed with FC Kaisar of the Kazakhstan Premier League, continuing his long and varied professional career at the age of 35. The move was confirmed on Saturday by the Kazakh club, which welcomed the Nigerian international as a key addition
Cameroon Football in Turmoil as Bonus Payments Reveal Deep Contract Confusion By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo An extraordinary administrative conflict in Cameroonian football has spilled into the public eye following revelations that former national team coach Marc Brys received his Africa Cup of Nations bonuses while David Pagou, who coached the team during the tournament, has
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Italian forward Mario Balotelli has signed with Al Ittifaq FC in the United Arab Emirates, marking the next chapter in his long and eventful football career. The move was officially confirmed by the Dubai‑based club earlier this week, bringing an end to months of speculation over the veteran striker’s future. Balotelli,
Ivory Coast Football Federation president Idriss Diallo has taken a firm stance on the future of the national team by confirming that Emerse Faé will remain head coach, dismissing calls for change and warning against external pressure influencing football decisions. Speaking candidly, Diallo made it clear that leadership of the national team would not be
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu made a memorable return from Africa Cup of Nations duty, finding the net to help Trabzonspor claim a 2-1 victory over Kasımpaşa in a key Turkish Süper Lig clash at Papara Park on Friday. Onuachu was introduced at the start of the second half in place of Kazeem Olaigbe and
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Morocco’s partnership with FIFA to install 30 FIFA Arena mini-pitches across the Kingdom represents more than an infrastructure project. It reflects a growing commitment to using football as a tool for youth empowerment, education and community building. Announced at FIFA’s Africa Office in Maâmoura, the initiative brings together FIFA, the Royal
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo FIFA President Gianni Infantino has come under criticism from English football supporters after making a controversial comment during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Infantino, addressing concerns about the upcoming 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, made light-hearted remarks about the behaviour of
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo At the World Economic Forum in Davos, FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivered a passionate defence of football’s unique role in a world beset by political tension, economic uncertainty, and social challenges. Infantino spoke vividly about the emotional and communal power of the FIFA World Cup™, saying that, unlike nearly any other
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has confirmed that he will leave the club at the end of the current season when his contract expires in the summer. The announcement came through the Brazil international’s own social media message and was backed by an official club statement. Casemiro, 33, has been a central figure in United’s midfield