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…
The Super Falcons coaching team is taking shape ahead of Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic qualifying campaign, with former Nigeria international Ayisat Yusuf joining Christopher Danjuma as an assistant coach under interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen. The appointments bring two different forms of experience into the setup. Yusuf offers a former player’s perspective after representing Nigeria at…
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…
The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed Augustine Eguavoen as interim coach of the Super Falcons ahead of their 2028 Olympic qualifiers, giving the women’s national team a temporary solution while Nigerian football faces a much bigger leadership crisis. Eguavoen will take charge of Nigeria’s second-round Olympic qualifying ties against Comoros in October. He will be…
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…
