On December 16, 2025, the Trump administration announced an expansion of its travel restrictions, adding 20 countries and the Palestinian Authority to the list, effectively doubling the number of nations under U.S. travel and immigration limitations. Among the newly affected countries is Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), which now faces partial travel restrictions due to concerns
In their final warm-up match ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Egypt secured a 2–1 victory over Nigeria at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday evening. The match served as a crucial test for both teams as they fine-tuned their preparations for the upcoming tournament in Morocco. Both sides were without their
In response to widespread criticism over high ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA has announced a new affordable ticket category—the “Supporter Entry Tier”—priced at $60 for each of the tournament’s 104 matches, including the final. This initiative aims to make attending matches more accessible for loyal fans of qualified national teams. Each
In a significant legal development, a Paris labor court has ruled in favor of Kylian Mbappé, ordering his former club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), to pay over €60 million in unpaid wages and bonuses. The decision addresses financial disputes that arose following Mbappé’s departure from PSG to Real Madrid in the summer of 2024. Background of
Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned The Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2025, capping off a remarkable year in which he led PSG to their first-ever UEFA Champions League title and a domestic treble. The 28-year-old’s stellar performances included scoring 35 goals across all competitions, with 21 in Ligue 1, making
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, a 21-year-old midfielder currently on loan at Pisa from Inter Milan, has received his first call-up to the Nigerian national team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. In an interview with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Akinsanmiro expressed his surprise and emotion upon receiving the invitation, stating, “I wasn’t
Germany will play Ghana in an international friendly on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Stuttgart. The friendly match forms part of preparations for both countries in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada, and the United States of America. Ghana is coached by Hamburg-born Otto Addo, a former Bundesliga professional and 15-time
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo It was a weekend to remember for Nigerian stars across Europe as several Super Eagles players delivered standout performances just days before the Africa Cup of Nations. Victor Osimhen, Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke, and others found the back of the net, sending strong signals of readiness ahead of the continental showpiece.
In a match filled with late drama, Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Tolu Arokodare scored his first Premier League goal, becoming the first Nigerian to do so for the club. However, his 90th-minute equalizer was overshadowed by a stoppage-time own goal, leading to a 2–1 defeat against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on December 13, 2025. Arsenal initially
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey scored his first Premier League goal of the season as Fulham secured a historic 3–2 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor, marking their first win at the ground since 1951. Bassey’s goal came in the 31st minute, restoring Fulham’s lead after Burnley had equalized. Harry Wilson’s corner was initially cleared,