England Under-17s’ 2-1 friendly victory over Venezuela in Duisburg was overshadowed by two stoppages caused by reports of racist abuse, prompting the Football Association (FA) to launch discussions with organisers and governing bodies over potential action. The match, staged in Germany as part of preparations for next month’s European Championship qualifiers in Lithuania, was halted twice in the second half after allegations that one or more Venezuelan players directed racist…

Djed Spence says he hopes to inspire the next generation as he prepares to become the first Muslim footballer to represent England’s senior men’s team. The Tottenham Hotspur full-back, who has six England Under-21 caps, has received his first senior call-up for World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia. His inclusion crowns a remarkable turnaround in fortunes after years of loan spells and limited playing time. Though the Football Association…

Manchester United are reportedly prepared to sanction the departure of goalkeeper André Onana to Saudi Arabia, with the Pro League’s transfer window still open. The 29-year-old Cameroon international, who joined United from Inter Milan in 2023, could become the latest Premier League player to be lured by lucrative Middle Eastern offers. According to Teamtalk, United are willing to let Onana leave if the right offer arrives. The club’s stance reflects…

West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paquetá is weighing up legal action against the Football Association (FA) after being cleared of spot-fixing charges in what has been described as the largest disciplinary case in English football history. The Brazilian, 28, was accused of deliberately collecting yellow cards to influence betting markets, an allegation first raised in August 2023. By May 2024, the FA had charged him on four counts of intentionally…

Abuja – A legal expert, Sunday Adebayo, Esq., has raised concerns over the increasing use of defamation laws to silence bloggers, content creators, and social media users in Nigeria, warning that freedom of expression must not be undermined under the guise of enforcing defamation laws. In a legal commentary titled “Freedom of Expression and the Law of Defamation in Nigeria: A Legal Appraisal of the Double-edged Sword,” Adebayo noted the rising…

For the first time in the history of English women’s football, minimum salaries will be introduced for players in the top two tiers of the professional game this season. The move, announced by WSL Football, represents a landmark step toward fully professionalising the Women’s Super League (WSL) and WSL 2. WSL Football, which oversees England’s professional women’s leagues, did not disclose the exact salary amounts, but confirmed the minimum will…

PGMOL chief Howard Webb has admitted officials made a “misjudgement” in disallowing Josh King’s goal for Fulham during their 2-0 defeat at Chelsea last weekend, reigniting debate around VAR’s role in the Premier League. The 18-year-old striker thought he had put the Cottagers ahead in the 22nd minute at Stamford Bridge, only for the effort to be ruled out after a lengthy review. VAR intervened to highlight a foul in…

Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala has taken the next step in her glittering career, sealing a permanent move to Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al-Hilal. The 30-year-old forward signed a two-year contract with the Riyadh-based club, bringing an end to her brief spell with Bay FC in the United States’ National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Oshoala only joined Bay FC in February 2024 after a record-breaking stint at Barcelona Femeni, but…

England forward Lauren James has opened up about the pain, pressure and prejudice she faced during Euro 2025, revealing that injury and criticism overshadowed what should have been one of the proudest moments of her career. The 23-year-old Chelsea star started all six matches in Switzerland as the Lionesses defended their European crown, but recurring fitness issues meant she was unable to deliver her best football in the latter stages.…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho has joined Scottish Premiership champions Celtic following the mutual termination of his contract with Sevilla. Sevilla confirmed his departure in an official statement, noting that both parties agreed to end the deal, which had been due to run until June 2026. READ ALSO: Chelle drops Musa, Iheanacho in Eagles 23-man squad for Rwanda, Zimbabwe The club thanked the 28-year-old forward for his contributions and…

Any examiner who detects malpractice in any examination conducted by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, is paid N400 for each case reported. This is just as the renumeration for marking papers ranges from N17 to N22.93 per script. A document detailing the packages for examiners who marked papers in the recent Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination seen by New Daily Prime, indicated that the lowest fee for marking a…

Setting up probe panels and even commissions of enquiry to look into public issues or the activities of government agencies is not new in the country. Even during the colonial era, a lot of such were set up and during military regimes too, such developments took place. In Nigeria, State House of Assemblies can set up panels to look into the activities of ministries, agencies and departments in each state.…