Nigeria’s U20 national team, Flying Eagles, have booked their place in the semi-finals of the ongoing WAFU B U20 Tournament. They defeated Togo 3-0 in their second Group B game in Yamoussoukro on Thursday, carrying on the momentum from their 4-2 win over Ghana’s Black Satellites on the opening day. Togo’s Sparrow Hawks came out…
UEFA and all 55 of its member associations have agreed to boycott FIFA competitions if FIFA proceeds with plans to allow private investors to acquire stakes in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other major tournaments. The decision was reached during an emergency meeting on Thursday, July 30, escalating an increasingly serious dispute…
Real Madrid are exploring the possibility of bringing in a traditional No. 9 after Gonzalo García’s departure, with the club looking for a different attacking profile to complement Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Endrick. Gonzalo has now completed a permanent move to Fulham for €40 million, with Madrid retaining a significant portion of his rights…
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a major move for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães, with negotiations over a deal worth more than £70 million gathering pace. The Brazil international has been Arsenal’s priority midfield target this summer, and the latest reports suggest optimism that an agreement could be reached soon. Figures between £75 million…
Marcus Rashford has officially said goodbye to Barcelona after completing his season-long loan spell at the Spanish club, with the England forward now set to return to Manchester United. Rashford joined Barcelona on loan for the 2025/26 season from United, with the agreement including an option for the Catalan club to make the transfer permanent….
Manchester City have omitted Jack Grealish and Kalvin Phillips from their 28-man squad for the club’s pre-season tour of Asia, where they will face Inter Milan, the K League All-Stars and Atlético Madrid. The decision has intensified speculation over both players’ futures at the Etihad ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Grealish, who spent last season…
ull City have reportedly made an €18 million bid for Rayo Vallecano defender Nobel Mendy as the newly promoted Premier League side continue strengthening ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 21-year-old Senegalese defender only joined Rayo permanently this summer after impressing during a loan spell from Real Betis, but his performances have already attracted significant…
Reports in Spain have linked Tottenham Hotspur with a potential move for Barcelona defender Jules Koundé, claiming the Premier League club are considering a €65 million bid for the French international. Koundé is viewed as a key target as Spurs look to strengthen their defence amid uncertainty surrounding the futures of some of their defenders….
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is reportedly focusing on improving the current squad through tactical refinement rather than overseeing a major overhaul, as preparations continue for the 2026/27 season. Carrick believes many of United’s solutions already exist within the squad and wants to build a clearer playing identity centred on control, consistency and youth development….
By Izuchukwu Okosi Ten-time African champions Nigeria began their chase for an unprecedented 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in a disappointing fashion with a 3-2 defeat against Malawi. The first half failed to produce much in terms of goal-scoring chances but the game came alive in the second half with the unheralded Maalawi…
