Super Falcons stars Rasheedat Ajibade and Esther Okoronkwo have been shortlisted for the 2025 CAF Women’s Player of the Year award, capping off a stellar year for Nigerian women’s football. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) released its list of nominees on Thursday, featuring Africa’s top performers over the past year. Both Ajibade and Okoronkwo earned recognition after leading Nigeria to success at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Nigeria’s Super Eagles have made significant progress in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, jumping four places from 45th to 41st globally. The rankings, released on Friday by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), reflect the national team’s improved form and recent successes on the pitch. ‎ ‎This rise also sees the Super Eagles secure a spot among Africa’s elite, moving into the top five football…

Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Tolu Arokodare is set to chase his first Premier League goal this weekend as Wolves travel to Sunderland for a crucial top-flight clash on Saturday. The Nigerian international, fresh from international duty with the Super Eagles, will hope to feature in the starting lineup and make a decisive impact for his club. Arokodare has struggled to find the net in the ongoing season, having made four appearances…

Apple has officially acquired the rights to broadcast Formula 1 in the United States from 2026, in a landmark five-year deal valued at approximately $750 million (£558 million). The agreement marks Apple’s boldest move yet into live sports broadcasting and is set to reshape how American fans experience Formula 1. Under the new deal, Apple will pay around $150 million (£111.6 million) per year for exclusive rights, surpassing the previous…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Chelsea’s hopes of climbing the Premier League table have taken a major hit, with manager Enzo Maresca confirming that Cole Palmer will be sidelined for at least another six weeks. ‎ ‎The 23-year-old midfielder, who has quickly become a standout performer since his move from Manchester City, hasn’t featured for the Blues since limping off early in the first half of their 2-1 loss to Manchester United…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎ ‎The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), via its Referee Development Committee, has suspended three officials for poor performance. ‎ ‎Referees Mohammed B. Tuta, Ben Japhet, and Ikechukwu Taiwo have been placed on indefinite suspension following controversial decisions in recent league matches. The decision, according to a statement signed by committee secretary Ameenu Mohammed, is part of a broader initiative to restore…

By Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎ ‎As preparations ramp up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, questions are being raised about the stability of the host city lineup following remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump. ‎ ‎ The President has floated the possibility of relocating matches over what he describes as security concerns in several Democratic-run cities. ‎ ‎Speaking on Tuesday,…

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has been handed a one-match touchline ban and fined £8,000 by the Football Association following his dramatic dismissal during the Premier League win over Liverpool earlier this month. The Italian was sent off by referee Anthony Taylor in stoppage time after leaving his technical area to celebrate Estevao Willian’s 95th-minute winner. The goal sealed a crucial 2-1 victory for Chelsea over the reigning champions at Stamford…

Mercedes have officially confirmed that George Russell and teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli will remain their Formula 1 drivers for the 2026 season, extending a partnership that team principal Toto Wolff described as “strong and full of potential.” The announcement was made ahead of the United States Grand Prix weekend and comes just over a week after Russell’s dominant victory in Singapore, his second win of the 2025 campaign. With the…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎In an era where loyalty is rare in football, Frenkie de Jong has once again put his heart where his boots are at FC Barcelona. The Dutch midfielder has extended his stay at the Catalan club until 2029, reinforcing his commitment to a project he believes in deeply, despite years of media speculation and financial pressure behind the scenes. ‎The 28-year-old joined Barca from Ajax in 2019 and…

As Nigeria gears up for the crucial playoffs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, former Super Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo has urged the national team to approach the decisive matches with utmost seriousness and precision. Ekpo, who represented Nigeria during the late 1980s and early 1990s, emphasised that only a top-level performance will guarantee qualification for the World Cup in North America. Nigeria sealed their playoff spot emphatically, thrashing…

Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal have booked their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after both nations recorded commanding victories in their final group games on Tuesday, sealing Africa’s last two automatic qualification spots. The wins see the reigning African champions and the Teranga Lions join seven other nations who had already confirmed their tickets to football’s biggest stage. Senegal, led by star forward Sadio Mané, produced a dominant display…