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…
African football legends will return to the pitch in Lagos on November 8, 2026, as Afreximbank and TopTier Sports Management unveil a major Legends Football Match at Onikan Stadium. The event will form part of CANEX WKND 2026 and will bring together former stars from Nigeria and across Africa. But beyond the nostalgia, organisers are…
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…
The CAF Champions League 2026/27 fixtures move into the decisive return legs this week, with Rivers United and several other African clubs looking to secure places in the Second Preliminary Round. Pyramids FC, TP Mazembe, Simba SC, Al Hilal and Atlético Petróleos are among the established clubs carrying away victories into their second legs, while…
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 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…
The Ballon d’Or 2026 Coach of the Year nominees have been announced, and one country has dominated the shortlist. Four of the five candidates are Spanish. Mikel Arteta, Luis de la Fuente, Unai Emery and Luis Enrique will compete with Bayern Munich’s Vincent Kompany for the award, which will be presented in London on October…
Barcelona 5-0 Valencia win was another statement victory, but the biggest story may not have been the goals. The Rodri Barcelona debut gave Hansi Flick an early look at how his new midfielder can change the balance of the team. Rodri started for the first time since joining Barcelona from Manchester City, and his calm…
The latest Victor Osimhen injury has created concern for both Galatasaray and Nigeria after the striker was forced off during Friday’s 3-2 win over Istanbul Başakşehir. The timing makes the injury particularly important. Osimhen had just scored his sixth goal of the season before leaving the pitch in the first half, with his fitness now…
