AC Milan are reportedly exploring a potential deal to bring Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund to San Siro, as the Danish international’s future at Old Trafford comes under renewed scrutiny. Despite publicly committing to staying at United just last week, fresh developments have cast doubts over his role in Ruben Amorim’s plans, especially with the impending arrival of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. United signed Hojlund for a staggering £72…

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, on Friday agreed that there were errors in the grading of some of the papers candidate wrote in this year’s Senior Secondary School Examination, SSCE, saying the failure rate was not as pronounced as earlier announced. The Council therefore said it had reviewed the results and that more candidates now passed five or more subjects including English Language and Mathematics. The new figure now…

Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a major blow ahead of the new season with confirmation that midfielder James Maddison has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and will miss the majority of the 2025/26 campaign. The 28-year-old sustained the injury during Spurs’ pre-season friendly against Newcastle United in South Korea last weekend. Manager Thomas Frank had initially confirmed Maddison had damaged the same knee that kept him out of…

Manchester United have struck a major blow in the summer transfer window by agreeing a £73.7 million deal with RB Leipzig to sign Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko. The 22-year-old has emerged as one of the hottest properties in European football, and United have moved decisively to beat Premier League rivals to his signature. The agreement with Leipzig includes an initial payment of £66.3 million, with the remaining £7.4 million tied…

Darwin Nunez time at Liverpool looks set to come to an end after Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal agreed a £46.3 million (€53m) deal to sign the Uruguay international striker. The 26-year-old is now expected to undergo a medical before finalising his move to the Middle East, where he will join a growing list of European stars lured by the Saudi project. Al-Hilal, coached by former Inter Milan boss Simone…

Barcelona have confirmed the temporary removal of Marc-André ter Stegen from his role as first-team captain following a disciplinary issue between the club and the Germany international. The decision comes in the wake of a reported disagreement surrounding Ter Stegen’s medical privacy, which has implications for Barcelona’s player registration strategy. The 33-year-old goalkeeper recently underwent back surgery and is currently sidelined. In a statement released on Wednesday, the club said,…

West Ham United have officially confirmed that veteran forward Michail Antonio will not be returning to the first team for the upcoming season, ending a decade-long playing career at the club. Discussions, however, are ongoing regarding a potential off-field role within the club’s academy setup. The 35-year-old Jamaican international, who joined the Hammers from Nottingham Forest in 2015 for £7 million, last played for the senior side in December before…

The Minister of Airspace and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reacted to Tuesday’s incident between the staff and crew of ValueJet and Fuji Icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal popularly known as Kwam 1.

Senegal’s head coach Souleymane Diallo has credited his team’s unity, discipline, and tactical intelligence for their hard-fought 1-0 win over Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles in their opening Group B fixture at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Zanzibar. The victory, secured by a late strike from Christian Gomis, marked a perfect start to Senegal’s title defence and extended their impressive run of form in the competition. The match, played…

In a major shift in tone and policy, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday formally declared Russia to be an “extraordinary threat” to the United States, citing Vladimir Putin’s refusal to halt the war in Ukraine. This designation came alongside the announcement of fresh economic sanctions aimed at pressuring Moscow into agreeing to a ceasefire. Central to Trump’s response is a new 25% tariff increase on Indian imports, specifically targeting…

By Clement Abayomi Valerie Fubara is the wife of Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State. She was born in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. Although her year of birth is not publicly known, local records reveal June 29 as her birthday. Her life before becoming First Lady has remained very private, and official biographies generally omit information about her education or early career. In 2024, Rivers State’s…

A potentially transformative legal battle is unfolding as over 100,000 current and former professional footballers challenge FIFA over long-standing transfer regulations they claim have unlawfully restricted their careers and earnings. Described as a “seismic confrontation” by former Fulham midfielder-turned-lawyer Udo Onwere, the class action lawsuit was launched this week by Dutch foundation Justice for Players (JFP), in what could become the most significant legal challenge to football’s global governing body…