The Kingdom of Morocco has been chosen to host the headquarters of the Africa Clubs Association (ACA), following a competitive bidding process. Morocco beat out South Africa and Algeria to secure the right to house the continental body. The ACA board unanimously voted for Morocco after reviewing the bids and inspecting facilities in both Morocco…
Fulham have re-signed winger Willian on a deal until the end of the season, six months after he left the club. The Brazilian, who played for the Cottagers from 2022-24, has rejoined as a free agent after leaving Olympiakos at the end of December. Willian’s move did not need to be confirmed before Monday’s transfer…
Nigeria’s U18 girls’ beach volleyball team remain unbeaten at the ongoing 2025 African Beach Volleyball U18 Development Cup in Banjul, The Gambia on Thursday. The duo of Pamela Bawa and Ifechukwu Odoh started their campaign in dominant fashion, overpowering Tunisia 2-0 (21-10, 21-3) in their opening match. They followed it with an explosive performance against…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has described tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic as the most important match of his entire coaching career. The Malian tactician knows what’s at stake — only a win will keep Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive. The Super Eagles will lock horns with their West African…
David Moyes has been appointed Everton manager for a second time. The 61-year-old Scot has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract at Goodison Park following the sacking of Sean Dyche on Thursday. Everton are 16th in the Premier League – one point clear of the relegation zone – with only three wins from 19 games this season. Moyes managed…
Expectedly, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, dominated the nominees for the League Bloggers Award (LBA) for the month of December. Organisers of the monthly award released the list of nominated players and coaches for the month, with 3SC having three players in contention for the player of the month award, while coach Gbenga…
Nigeria will clash with Mozambique for only the sixth time at senior level, as both teams go for each other’s jugular in one of the Round of 16 games of the ongoing 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. The 35,000-capacity Complexe Sportif de Fès, which has been home to three-time African champions Nigeria…
Kaduna, Nigeria — The Bees are back in the big time, and they aren’t wasting a single second rebuilding their empire. Fresh off sealing a historic promotion back to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Kaduna-based heavyweights Ranchers Bees have sent a clear message of intent to their top-flight rivals. On Tuesday evening, club owner…
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has signed a new long-term contract with the club, keeping him at the Etihad until 2034. The Norwegian international joined City from Dortmund in 2022 and has since scored an impressive 111 goals in 126 games. Haaland’s previous deal was set to expire in 2027, but this new agreement extends…
After the President Federation Cup finals in all 36 states and Federal Capital Territory FCT Abuja, the competition is set to hit national playoffs stage for men and women on 5 March 2025. 20 men’s teams out of 74 that qualified from the States and FCT will pair up to produce 10 clubs for the…