Paul Pogba made an emotional return to professional football on Saturday, November 22, 2025, coming on as a late substitute for AS Monaco in their Ligue 1 match against Rennes. This appearance marked his first competitive game since September 2023, following an 18-month suspension for a doping violation. Pogba, 32, was initially handed a four-year
Napoli football club is engulfed in turmoil after its president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, was officially indicted on charges of false accounting connected to the high-profile transfers of Victor Osimhen and Kostas Manolas. Prosecutors allege that the club inflated player valuations, artificially boosting capital gains in financial reports covering 2019 to 2021. The case is set
Eric Chelle, Super Eagles’ head coach By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York The Super Eagles’ shocking loss in the World Cup play-off final has taken a dramatic turn after head coach Eric Chelle blamed the defeat on the use of *voodoo* by the Congolese team. The Malian tactician’s claim has stirred a heated backlash, with
FIFA has officially confirmed the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026™️ Play-Off Tournament, set to take place in Mexico from 26 to 31 March 2026. This high-stakes event will determine the final two teams to qualify for the historic 48-team World Cup, the largest in the tournament’s history. Six nations — Bolivia,
Former England striker Ian Wright has publicly defended Jude Bellingham, asserting that some critics are unsettled by the emergence of a confident Black football superstar in England. Wright’s remarks come amid scrutiny of Bellingham’s on-field demeanor and media portrayal. “Certain people are NOT ready for a Black superstar in England,” Wright stated, highlighting a perceived
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto, Canada As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, Canada has detailed its entry requirements for Canada Outlines Entry Requirements for 2026 FIFA World Cup Attendees fans, players, media personnel, and volunteers planning to attend matches within its borders. The tournament, co-hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico, is set to
Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been voted the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award winner for the third consecutive year, solidifying her position as one of Africa’s premier shot-stoppers. Nnadozie’s exceptional performances were pivotal in Nigeria’s triumphant campaign at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Her leadership and resilience were on full
In a landmark achievement for Moroccan football, Achraf Hakimi has been named the 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year, becoming the first defender in over five decades to claim Africa’s most prestigious individual football honor. The award was presented during a glittering ceremony in Rabat, Morocco, on November 19, 2025. Hakimi’s recognition follows a
Angélique Kidjo and Oualas to Host Star-Studded Ceremony Featuring Performances by Douaa Lahyaoui, Awilo Longomba, and Fuse ODG The 2025 CAF Awards are set to take place tonight, November 19, at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat, Morocco, commencing at 19:00 local time (18:00 GMT). This prestigious event will honor the outstanding achievements in
Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizes that while the new system expedites visa interviews for ticket holders, it does not guarantee U.S. entry. By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York In anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the U.S. government has introduced the “FIFA Prioritized Appointment Scheduling