Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen has called for calm and professionalism from Mohamed Salah following the Egyptian forward’s public outburst aimed at manager Arne Slot. The fallout comes after Salah was benched for three consecutive Premier League games, including the dramatic 3-3 draw against Leeds United. Salah, in a rare post-match interview, claimed he was
Cameroon international Vincent Aboubakar has stirred up fresh debate in African football circles after stating that Tammy Abraham would thrive more than Victor Osimhen in a team like Galatasaray. The veteran striker made the comments during an appearance on Turkish journalist Ertem Şener’s YouTube show, where he was asked to weigh in on strikers like
Several Nigerian players delivered standout performances across Europe and beyond this past weekend, making bold statements ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. From stunning goals to heroic saves, Super Eagles hopefuls showed impressive form that could influence final squad decisions. Top Performers Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey) The former African Player
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Inter Miami CF secured their first-ever MLS Cup title with a 3–1 triumph over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday at Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale. Lionel Messi played a pivotal role, assisting two crucial second-half goals that propelled Miami to victory. The match commenced with an early advantage for Miami, as
Victor Osimhen delivered a sensational performance on Friday night, scoring twice—including a stunning overhead kick in stoppage time—to lead Galatasaray to a thrilling 3–2 win over Samsunspor in the Turkish Super Lig. The match began with Galatasaray taking an early lead through Leroy Sané in the 8th minute. Osimhen extended the advantage in the 29th
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off with a high-stakes clash between host nation Mexico. and South Africa on June 11, 2026, at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. This opening fixture headlines Group A, which also includes South Korea and a European playoff winne to be determined in March 2026 (from Denmark,
In an emotional farewell, Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong has officially announced his retirement from international football, drawing the curtain on a remarkable journey that spanned a decade. “Playing for Nigeria has been the greatest privilege of my life,” Troost-Ekong said in his retirement message. “The journey may end here, but my support never will.
Nigerian striker Sadiq Umar made a triumphant return to form, playing a pivotal role in Real Sociedad’s 2–0 victory over Reus FC in the Copa del Rey on December 3, 2025. Coming off the bench at halftime, Umar provided an assist in the 49th minute and sealed the win with a penalty goal in stoppage
FIFA is set to unveil the updated match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026™️ during a live global broadcast from Washington, D.C., on Saturday, December 6, at 12:00 p.m. EST (18:00 CET). This announcement will confirm the venues and kick-off times for all 104 matches in the expanded 48-team tournament, which will be co-hosted
With just weeks remaining before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, the Cameroonian national team faces significant upheaval. On December 1, the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) announced the dismissal of head coach Marc Brys. The decision followed ongoing tensions between Brys and FECAFOOT President Samuel Eto’o, who had previously opposed Brys’s appointment