Canada kicked off their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 campaign in style, thrashing Nigeria’s Flamingos 4–1 on Sunday at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Salé. The North Americans struck early through Gabriela Istocki in the 2nd minute, but Nigeria fought back as Queen Joseph leveled in the 30th after the Canadian keeper…
It was a night to forget for Remo Stars FC, as the Nigerian side suffered a crushing 5–1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in the first leg of the CAF Champions League second round on Sunday. The match, played at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta, saw the visitors dominate from start…
In a stunning football upset, Morocco triumphed over Argentina in the early hours of Monday morning to claim this year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup title at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos. Rising star Yassir Zabiri was the hero of the night, firing Morocco ahead in the 12th minute before doubling the lead just moments…
Nigeria rekindled their interest in a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals after Tolu Arokodare’s 51st minute goal creamed three points off Rwanda at Uyo’s Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday, and took the Super Eagles’ haul to 10 in the campaign. They are still in third place and six points off leaders South…
The Olubadan Stadium in Ibadan came alive on Thursday, August 7, 2025, as Nigeria’s football royalty gathered to celebrate the 80th birthday of defensive icon Idowu ‘Slow Poison’ Otubusen in a nostalgic novelty match. The Soccer Ambassadors clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Ibadan Football Legends, with Barrister Rotimi Alli scoring the decisive goal…
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…
Las Palmas captain Kirian Rodriguez has been diagnosed with a relapse of cancer, forcing him to miss the remainder of the season. The 28-year-old midfielder had previously battled Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, in 2022. Rodriguez was initially diagnosed with cancer at the age of 26 and underwent six…
Brazil striker Neymar made an emotional return to Santos, the club where he began his career, after a 12-year absence. The 33-year-old rejoined Santos on January 31 from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, marking a significant moment in his career. Neymar’s return to the pitch was also a successful one, as he impressed in the second…
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has suffered a serious knee injury that will rule him out for the rest of the season. The 27-year-old centre-back was taken off on a stretcher during Sunday’s home defeat to Crystal Palace. Martinez’s injury has been diagnosed as an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) issue, which will require a lengthy…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has taken responsibility for the club’s decision not to sign more players in the January transfer window. Despite allowing Marcus Rashford and Antony to leave on loan, United only brought in two young players, Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven. Amorim acknowledged that the decision was a “risk” but stated that…
