By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Arne Slot has admitted that the injury to Victor Osimhen played a key role in Liverpool FC’s commanding 4–0 victory over Galatasaray, a result that sealed a 4–1 aggregate win and progression to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Speaking after the match at Anfield, Slot acknowledged the impact of Osimhen’s early
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Former Ballon d’Or winner George Weah has raised serious concerns over CAF’s decision to overturn the AFCON 2025 final result, warning that the ruling undermines the authority of match officials and threatens the integrity of football in Africa. Reacting to the verdict by the Confederation of African Football, Weah described the
LBy Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Former Morocco international Mustapha Hadji has expressed relief and pride at Morocco being crowned AFCON 2025 champions, while simultaneously criticizing the handling of the tournament by the Confederation of African Football. “The justice has been served. From the moment there are laws, they must be respected, and I think we only
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reiterated that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will proceed as scheduled, firmly rejecting calls to relocate matches from the United States amid rising geopolitical tensions. Responding to appeals linked to concerns from Iran, Infantino emphasized that football’s governing body cannot intervene in global political disputes, while
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Nigeria international Victor Osimhen is facing an uncertain spell on the sidelines after sustaining a suspected forearm fracture during Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool FC at Anfield. The striker was seen leaving the stadium with his right arm in a protective wrap, with initial medical scans reportedly confirming a
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo The Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) has welcomed the CAF Appeal Board’s decision on the AFCON 2025 final, stating that the ruling reinforces respect for competition regulations and ensures stability in African football. In an official statement, the Moroccan federation said the verdict aligns with its long-standing position calling for
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Bayern Munich delivered a ruthless display to defeat Atalanta BC 4–1 in the second leg, completing a staggering 10–2 aggregate victory to storm into the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Already in firm control after a dominant first-leg performance, Bayern showed no signs of easing off, overwhelming Atalanta with attacking precision and
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Liverpool FC delivered a dominant 4–0 victory over Galatasaray at Anfield, overturning a first-leg deficit to seal a 4–1 aggregate win and book their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. On a night of high intensity and attacking brilliance, Liverpool completely outclassed the Turkish side, producing one of their most
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo FC Barcelona delivered a ruthless attacking masterclass, dismantling Newcastle United 7–2 at Camp Nou to seal an emphatic 8–3 aggregate victory and book their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The Spanish giants turned the second leg into a goal festival, showcasing a devastating blend of experience and youthful brilliance
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Ajax forward Ahmed Hossam Mido has launched a scathing attack on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following its controversial decision to strip Senegal national football team of the Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco national football team. The ruling, announced on March 17, 2026,