Harry Kane Wins 2026 Men’s Ballon d’or as Alexia Putellas Claims Women’s Award
Harry Kane has won the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Englishman since Michael Owen in 2001 to receive football’s most prestigious individual honour. The Bayern Munich striker finished ahead of Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona youngster…
Maradona death trial verdict set for December 22
The verdict in the trial over the 2020 death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona will be delivered on December 22, the court announced Thursday, after six months of hearings. The trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in…
Nigeria secures hosting rights for 2028 ITTF Africa Championships
Nigeria has secured the hosting rights for the 2028 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Championships after defeating Tunisia in a vote at the continental body’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Tangier, Morocco. Nigeria polled 23 votes against Tunisia’s 15…
FIFA approves Normalisation Committee to run Nigerian football
FIFA also set a deadline for the committee’s tenure, stating that its mandate would end once it had completed its assigned tasks, but no later than 31 May 2027. FIFA has approved the appointment of a Normalisation Committee to manage…
Lagos To Host 2026 CAF Awards In December, Pledges Full Support
Lagos State has expressed its readiness to host the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards in December, promising full support to ensure a memorable experience for football leaders, stakeholders and visitors from across Africa and beyond. The state government…
Why I keep studying despite my football career – Taiwo Awoniyi
Nigeria and Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi has revealed that a promise he made to his father is the reason he has continued studying throughout his football career.Awoniyi made the revelation in an interview with BBC Sport after graduating from…
Portugal: ‘I won’t think of that, ever’ – Thierry Henry on whether Ronaldo’s career has ended
France and Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry has offered his perspective on Cristiano Ronaldo following his unexpected departure from the Portugal national team camp. Ronaldo shocked the football world when he departed from the Portugal national team’s training facility prior to…
Ghana part ways with coach Queiroz after poor start to AFCON qualifiers
Carlos Queiroz has parted ways with Ghana’s senior national football team, the Black Stars, after the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Portuguese coach mutually agreed to terminate his contract. The GFA announced the decision on Thursday, October 1, 2026,…
NFF appeals CAF ruling on Edo Queens’ WAFU-B title
The Nigeria Football Federation has appealed the Confederation of African Football’s decision to annul Edo Queens’ victory over Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the WAFU-B final and order the match to resume from extra time. The appeal, filed on…
Botswana Withdraws From 2028 AFCON Bid Over Financial Constraints
Botswana has officially withdrawn from the joint bid with South Africa and Zimbabwe to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), leaving the two remaining countries to continue the hosting process with the Confederation of African Football (CAF). According…