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On the eve of their playoff against Gabon, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are threatening to boycott the match to protest the non-payment of their bonuses. Tensions are rising within the Nigerian squad on the eve of the 2026 World Cup playoff…

Lionel Messi revealed that his greatest memories at FC Barcelona remain the historic sextuple of 2009 under Pep Guardiola and the Champions League won in 2015 with Luis Enrique. An icon of FC Barcelona for more than fifteen years, Lionel…

The Super Eagles have halted their preparations in Morocco, refusing to train to protest the non-payment of their bonuses for two years, as Nigeria face Gabon next Thursday in the 2026 World Cup play-offs. Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ preparation for the…

A few days away from a crucial meeting with the Cameroon national team, Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu is going through a turbulent patch. The Dynamo Moscow winger finds himself in the spotlight for off-field reasons, after an altercation involving his partner,…

At an event in Riyadh this Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo said that the 2026 World Cup will be the last one he will play in his career. Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo sees the end of his incredible journey approaching. At 40,…

Nigeria’s Falconets won the UFOA B U20 Women’s Cup after their crushing victory over Ghana (3-0) on Tuesday in Benin. Nigeria’s Falconets were crowned champions of the UFOA B U20 women’s tournament after their comprehensive 3-0 win over Ghana on…

On the eve of the playoff for the 2026 World Cup, Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha sounded the alarm. The former captain of the Super Eagles laments the loss of the “fear factor” that once made Nigeria strong, now seen as…

Blending tradition and modernity, the CAF unveiled “ITRI”, the official ball of AFCON 2025, inspired by Moroccan craftsmanship and a symbol of African unity. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) presented on Monday the official ball of the 2025 Africa…

Nigerian football legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. A few days before the decisive playoff against Gabon, the former captain of the Super Eagles believes that nothing is lost…

Ahead of the clash with Liverpool, Pep Guardiola called for calm, saying that despite Manchester City’s deficit to Arsenal, « nobody wins the title in November ». Pep Guardiola refuses to panic. On the eve of the clash between Manchester…

With just days to go until the Nigeria vs Gabon showdown, part of the African playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, Benin’s coach, Gernot Rohr, voiced his support for the Super Eagles, convinced they have what it takes to clinch…

Al-Nassr’s Portuguese star, Cristiano Ronaldo, praised the level of the Saudi league, which he considers superior to Ligue 1 and the Portuguese league, while defending his performances against critics. Cristiano Ronaldo believes that the Saudi league has now overtaken French…

By scoring against his former club, Erling Haaland became the first player in history to score in five consecutive Champions League matches with three different clubs. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland once again blew the stats through the roof on…

CAF has formalized the expansion of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to 16 teams starting with the 2026 edition in Morocco, marking a new milestone in the growth of women’s football across the continent. The Executive Committee of the…

The Serbian championship was struck by tragedy this weekend: Radnicki 1923 coach Mladen Zizovic died during a match after suffering a medical emergency on the sideline. Serbian football is in mourning. Mladen Zizovic, coach of FK Radnicki 1923, collapsed on…

Former Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale strongly criticized the performances he considered disappointing from the attacking duo, who were unable to make an impact in the defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League. Former Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale did…

Carlo Ancelotti admitted he had reprimanded Vinicius after his outburst during the Clasico against FC Barcelona, saying the Madrid forward had « understood his mistake ». Brazil’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, commented on the incident between Vinicius and Xabi Alonso…

Short on playing time at Real Madrid, the young Brazilian prodigy Endrick could join Olympique Lyonnais as early as the winter transfer window. Real Madrid’s young Brazilian forward Endrick is reportedly considering leaving the club as early as the winter…

Real Madrid will have to do without young Argentine Franco Mastantuono, sidelined by pubalgia, ahead of their trip to Anfield to face Liverpool in the Champions League. On the eve of their trip to Anfield to face Liverpool in the…

The coach of Benin’s Cheetahs, Gernot Rohr, will publish, on 6 November, his list of players called up for the match against Burkina Faso, part of the November international break. Like other African countries, Benin will return to the pitches…

Thanks to his goal against Aston Villa, Mohamed Salah has joined Frank Lampard in third place among the most decisive players in Premier League history, with 279 goal contributions. Mohamed Salah continues to write his legend in England. Liverpool’s Egyptian…

After the 6th matchday of the Beninese championship, SOBEMAP FC and Buffles FC have taken the lead in the standings, while several top teams have slipped. The Ligue 1 weekend delivered on all fronts across Benin’s pitches. On Saturday, Coton…

Fulham attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi says he is convinced that Nigeria’s Super Eagles will clinch their ticket to the 2026 World Cup, despite a qualifying campaign littered with obstacles. After a difficult start to the campaign, Nigeria managed to secure…

For Michael Owen, age and the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold would be the main causes of Mohamed Salah’s current decline at Liverpool. Having scored only three goals and provided two assists in nine Premier League matches, Mohamed Salah is experiencing…

For Wayne Rooney, his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo won’t hang up his boots before reaching the mythical milestone of 1,000 career goals. A Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney is convinced that his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo won’t consider retirement before…

Angola’s new head coach, Patrice Beaumelle, commented on the Palancas Negras’ participation in AFCON 2025. And the French coach has big ambitions for his team. As Angola’s new head coach, Patrice Beaumelle wants to restore the Palancas Negras’ luster. The…

Disappointed by Nigeria’s performances in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, former international Sunday Mba sharply criticized the Super Eagles’ level, saying the team is no longer up to its continental prestige. Former Nigerian international Sunday Mba did not mince his…

The young Swedish-Beninese forward Adam Akimey, developed at Hammarby and coming off a fine season in Sweden, has chosen to represent Benin, convinced by coach Gernot Rohr. Benin has added a new attacking recruit. According to Africatopsports, the 21-year-old Swedish-Beninese…

In search of a successor to Robert Lewandowski, Barça is reportedly considering making a big splash in the transfer market, with Victor Osimhen and Erling Haaland among the names mentioned to bolster its attack. Barça is already planning the future…

A few months before the World Cup 2026, former Black Stars official Ernest Thompson shows unchanged confidence. According to him, Ghana has the tools to compete with the world’s top football nations, provided they show discipline and tactical rigor. Former…