NFF SACKS SUPER FALCONS TECHNICAL CREW AFTER WAFCON, WORLD CUP SETBACKS
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has directed the technical crew of the Super Falcons, led by head coach Justine Madugu, to step down from their positions with immediate effect following the team’s disappointing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)…
‘I still pay royalties to my brother for taking his name’ —Jay Jay Okocha
Nigerian football legend Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has revealed how he got the nickname that became synonymous with his illustrious football career. Okocha explained that the name originated from his childhood days playing football in the neighbourhood with his brothers.According to…
Cameroon crush Malawi to win first-ever WAFCON crown
Cameroon won their first ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title by dismantling Malawi 3-0 in Rabat on Sunday, with three goals coming during a one-sided first-half display. Three-time defeated finalists in previous editions of the tournament, Cameroon ousted last…
2026 Ballon d’Or rankings after PSG won UEFA Super Cup
Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup has added another layer to the race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The French champions continued their impressive run of success by claiming another European trophy on Wednesday…
Nigeria end Côte d’Ivoire’s fairytale run, set up final rematch with Mali
Nigeria end Côte d’Ivoire’s fairytale run, set up final rematch with Mali Nigeria won their third consecutive game to reach the final for the second consecutive time. The host nation’s smooth run came to a painful end last night when…
UEFA, others’ response to FIFA expose weakness in CAF
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) showed weakness in its endorsement of embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino, following scrutiny of the FIFA Forward Enterprise (“FFE”). The FIFA Forward Enterprise (“FFE”), proposed by FIFA, has been rejected by the Union of…
Infantino Denise Claims UEFA Paid Off Alleged ‘Lover’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly denied allegations that UEFA paid a six-figure sum to a woman who was allegedly romantically involved with him during his time as the organisation’s general secretary. The allegations, reported by The Telegraph, claim that…
WAFCON: Zambia coach fumes as controversial CAF rule sees Super Falcons, Malawi qualify
Head coach of Zambia’s women national team, Nora Häuptle, has hit out at the tie-break rule enforced by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.The rule saw the Copper Queens exit the competition,…
Moroccan women’s football star mourns younger sister killed in beach accident.
Moroccan women’s national team player Ibtissam Jraïdi is mourning the tragic loss of her younger sister, who reportedly died in a beach accident. According to reports, the incident occurred at a beach where strong waves swept several people into the…
FIFA releases statement on Infantino offering Morocco 2030 World Cup final
FIFA have released a statement claiming that president Gianni Infantino has not promised the 2026 World Cup Final to Morocco. There have been speculations that Infantino offered it to the North African country, as he fights for his job. But…