By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The Court of Arbitration for Sport has officially confirmed receipt of an appeal from the Senegalese Football Federation challenging the decision to strip Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. The appeal, formally registered on March 25, 2026, seeks to overturn the ruling by the Confederation of African Football
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Fresh concerns are emerging ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as strict United States visa policies( including a controversial bond requirement of up to $15,000, risk limiting access for fans from several participating nations. The policy, part of an expanded U.S. visa bond programme, requires certain travellers applying for B1/B2
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool FC as a free agent this summer after reaching a mutual agreement with the club, bringing an end to one of the most iconic eras in Anfield history. Despite having a contract running until 2027, Liverpool have agreed not to demand a transfer fee, respecting Salah’s
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Senegal national football team have formally moved to challenge the withdrawal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, confirming an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport following a contentious decision by the Confederation of African Football. The appeal comes after CAF overturned Senegal’s on-field victory and awarded the
Antoine Griezmann will leave Atlético Madrid at the end of the season after completing an official move to Orlando City SC, with the transfer set to take effect in July 2026. The deal, confirmed by both clubs, will see the French forward join the Major League Soccer side on a free transfer, bringing an end
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York The DR Congo national football team have arrived in Guadalajara as they intensify preparations for a decisive intercontinental play-off that could secure their place at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The squad began assembling earlier this week, with players travelling in from clubs across Europe and Africa, united by one
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Victor Osimhen has confirmed he will undergo surgery on a fractured forearm, dealing a significant blow to Galatasaray ahead of a crucial stretch of the season. The Galatasaray striker returned to Istanbul after a short visit to Nigeria and immediately underwent medical evaluation, which confirmed the need for an operation
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Antoine Semenyo has described his early months at Manchester City as a “fairytale” after capping a remarkable rise with his first major trophy in the Carabao Cup. The Ghana international, who joined City in January, has quickly established himself as one of the standout additions in Pep Guardiola’s evolving squad—playing a
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Taiwo Awoniyi emerged as the defining figure off the bench as Nottingham Forest stunned Tottenham Hotspur with a ruthless 3-0 victory in a high-stakes Premier League clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. In a result that sent shockwaves through the relegation battle, Forest delivered a clinical, composed performance—while Spurs crumbled under
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Real Madrid staged a dramatic comeback to defeat city rivals Atlético Madrid 3-2 in a pulsating La Liga derby at the Santiago Bernabéu, despite an early breakthrough from Ademola Lookman. The Nigerian forward opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, finishing off a slick attacking move involving Matteo Ruggeri and Giuliano