By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Trabzonspor secured an important 3-1 victory over Fatih Karagümrük on Friday night in the 24th week of the Turkish Süper Liga, with Nigerian internationals Paul Onuachu and Chibuike Nwaiwu starring in a dynamic attacking display at Papara Park. Trabzonspor took the lead in the 20th minute, when towering striker Paul Onuachu
Amas Obasogie, the Nigerian international goalkeeper currently with Tanzanian Premier League club Singida Black Stars SC, has been suspended for three months pending an investigation into alleged match-fixing, the club confirmed in an official statement. In a statement released by the CEO’s Office and shared via the club’s official social platforms on Friday, February 27,
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Major Upgrade Begins in Morocco’s Red City The Grand Stade de Marrakech, one of Morocco’s most iconic football venues, is set to temporarily close as part of an extensive renovation programme tied to preparation efforts for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal. ### **Full-Scale
Reactions have poured in across Europe following the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw, with elite managers and club officials weighing in on headline fixtures, particularly the now-familiar duel between Real Madrid C.F. and Manchester City F.C.. The knockout bracket has produced several high-profile encounters, including Paris Saint-Germain F.C. against Chelsea F.C., Bayern
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League knockout stage has delivered a seismic Round of 16 draw, headlined by another blockbuster collision between Real Madrid C.F. and Manchester City F.C., as Europe’s elite battle for a place in the final at Budapest’s iconic Puskás Aréna on May 30, 2026. The draw has split
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Nigerian players were at the heart of a dramatic UEFA Europa League night as Nottingham Forest, Genk and Ferencváros sealed knockout qualification, while Viktoria Plzeň and Red Star Belgrade fell short despite spirited efforts. Forest Survive Fenerbahçe Scare Nottingham Forest F.C. progressed to the knockout rounds despite a 2-1 home defeat
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly seen his market valuation surge to €150 million as of February 2026, a staggering rise just months after his high-profile move to Galatasaray S.K.. The figure, disclosed by club vice president Abdullah Kavukcu, represents a 100 percent increase on the €75 million Galatasaray
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York The Ghana Football Association has officially announced that Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, will use Providence, Rhode Island as its base camp and primary training location during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The team will be based in
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Egyptian giants Al Ahly SC have formally objected to a ruling issued in favor of their former head coach José Riveiro, after FIFA ordered the club to pay the Spaniard $588,000 in compensation following his dismissal. The decision, delivered by FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber, found in favor of Riveiro and awarded
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto Canada The Colombia national football team has officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art accommodation and high-performance training centre in Barranquilla, marking a major milestone in the country’s football development. The new complex, described as a “source of pride” for Colombian football, features a 48-room hotel, integrated training pitches, gym facilities, restaurant services, and