The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it will advise all international sports federations not to hold events in Indonesia following the country’s decision to bar Israeli athletes from participating in the ongoing World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta. Indonesia refused to grant visas to the Israeli team due to the country’s military operations in Gaza, a move that has sparked widespread criticism. The Israeli Gymnastics Federation (IGF) described…

Former Nigeria international Victor Moses is on the verge of joining Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls, according to reports emerging from Footy Africa and Complete Sports The 34-year-old winger, who was released by Luton Town at the end of last season, is currently in advanced talks with the MLS outfit as he looks to continue his professional career in the United States. Sources close to the negotiations…

Benfica manager José Mourinho has insisted his side remain firmly in contention for a place in the Champions League knockout stage despite their 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Tuesday night. The result left the Portuguese champions struggling in Group F, but Mourinho believes that qualification is still within reach. Speaking to the club’s official website after the match, the veteran coach outlined a clear path…

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has confirmed he has resolved his differences with former team-mate Wilfried Zaha after reports of a fallout between the pair during the international break. The French forward, who recently earned his first senior call-up to the France national team, found himself at the centre of an unexpected controversy when comments he made about his international ambitions were interpreted as a slight toward Zaha. Mateta, 28,…

With just eight months to go until the FIFA 2026 World Cup, excitement is building for the largest football tournament in history, but so too is concern over its environmental impact. Set to take place across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the expanded 48-team World Cup will feature 104 matches, 40 more than previous editions. While FIFA has touted the event as a “global celebration of…

Villarreal have accused La Liga of showing “a complete and utter lack of respect” following the last-minute cancellation of their planned league fixture against Barcelona in Miami. The Spanish club expressed frustration over poor communication and timing, saying they were informed of the decision just minutes before their Champions League clash with Manchester City. In August, Spain’s Football Federation (RFEF) approved La Liga’s proposal to stage the Villarreal–Barcelona match at…

Boluwatife Kehinde Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the CAF Player of the Year award for the second time. The one time CAF player of the year scored 35 goals for both club and country in the 2024/25 football calendar, placing him at the top contenders for the CAF Player of the Year award. Other notable contenders for the award include Egyptian and Liverpool star…

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has signed a contract extension during his 10-month betting ban, potentially keeping him at St James’ Park until 2030. The move underscores both the club’s faith in the Italian and Tonali’s commitment to repaying that trust through his performances on the pitch. Tonali joined Newcastle in July 2023 from AC Milan on a five-year deal worth £55m. Shortly after his arrival, he was handed a…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ Flamingos captain Shakirat Moshood has said the players are mentally fit as they seek redemption when they face France in their second Group D match at the FIFA U-17 Women’s in World Cup in Morocco today. The West Africans had a tough start in Salé, suffering a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Canada in their opening fixture, where defensive lapses cost them dearly. Speaking to NFF media ahead of…

Boluwatife Kehinde Midfielder Jennifer Echegini has been ruled out due to injury before the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Benin Republic. The 24-year-old sustained a hamstring injury during Paris Saint-Germain’s 1–0 league victory over RC Strasbourg Alsace on Monday night. Scans later confirmed that she would not be fit in time for the upcoming two-legged qualifier. The Super Falcons camp in Lomé welcomed additional players on…

Viktor Gyokeres finally ended a nine-game goal drought for club and country by scoring twice in Arsenal’s 4-0 Champions League triumph against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Yet manager Mikel Arteta was quick to stress that the Swedish striker offers far more than just goals. Since joining the Gunners this summer, Gyokeres has provided Arsenal with a central attacking focal point they often lacked last season. Arteta explained that his signing…

‎By Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Bayern Munich has announced that head coach Vincent Kompany has renewed his contract for an additional two years, extending it until 2029. ‎ ‎Initially not the first choice for the position when appointed in the summer of 2024, the Belgian Kompany successfully led the Bavarians to reclaim the Bundesliga title from Bayer Leverkusen in his debut season. ‎ ‎The former Manchester City captain has maintained an…