The FIFA and CAF assessment of the NFF crisis in Nigeria has ended in Abuja, but there is still no final decision on how the country’s football administration should move forward. After two days of meetings with key stakeholders, FIFA Head of Member Association Governance Rolf Tanner said the delegation’s job was to listen, assess…
Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle is preparing to name two separate Nigeria squads this week as the national team begins its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign while also preparing for a friendly against Russia. The decision gives Chelle an opportunity to separate immediate competitive demands from his longer-term plans for Nigerian football. The…
RC Lens have sacked German manager Dino Toppmöller after only six official matches, making him the first manager dismissed in Europe’s top five leagues during the 2026/27 season. His league record was one win, one draw and two defeats. The decision is striking because Toppmöller’s spell began with one of the biggest wins in the…
Manchester United face Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday in a derby that could reveal how much progress Michael Carrick’s side has actually made. United have taken four points from their opening three Premier League matches, while Manchester City have won all three of theirs. That makes the Manchester United vs Manchester City 2026…
Barcelona extends Hamza Abdelkarim contract to 2030, moving quickly to secure the future of the Egyptian striker after just months of his breakthrough at the club. Abdelkarim originally joined Barcelona from Al Ahly on loan in February 2026. After impressing with the U19 side and during preseason, Barcelona made the move permanent in June and…
Barcelona sporting director Deco has thrown his weight behind Lamine Yamal as the 2026 Ballon d’Or favourite, saying the teenage winger’s performances for club and country make his case difficult to ignore. Deco made the comments during an interview with RAC1, adding to growing support for Yamal inside Barcelona. Coach Hansi Flick has also publicly…
Ronald Araujo is quickly becoming one of the biggest talking points of Liverpool’s new season after producing an impressive performance in the club’s 2-1 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid. The Barcelona loanee played a key role in Liverpool’s comeback at Anfield, producing a clever backheel that helped Dominik Szoboszlai score the equaliser. Alexis Mac…
Manchester United have eased concerns over Luke Shaw injury news after the left-back and Matthijs de Ligt were left out of Wednesday’s open training session at Carrington. The pair were given a planned rest day as part of workload management rather than because of new injuries. Their absence comes just a day before United begin…
The latest Moises Caicedo injury update has given Chelsea fans some encouragement, with the midfielder back in training after a calf problem. However, manager Xabi Alonso is taking no chances with his return. Caicedo will miss Chelsea’s Carabao Cup meeting with Leeds United on Wednesday despite returning to training. Alonso’s decision comes after the midfielder…
The FIFA and CAF suspend NFF elections 2026 decision has put Nigeria’s football leadership race on hold as the two governing bodies begin a deeper review of the crisis inside the Nigeria Football Federation. FIFA and the Confederation of African Football have ordered the NFF to take no further steps in its electoral process. The…
