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Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Paul Pogba is set to finally step back onto the pitch this Saturday when Monaco visit Rennes, marking his first appearance in over two years. ‎ ‎The French midfielder has featured only 12 times across the past three campaigns due to a combination of injuries, a doping ban, and an extortion scandal in which he was the victim. ‎ ‎Pogba tested positive for a banned substance in…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer is set to miss the next two Premier League matches as well as the upcoming Champions League meeting with Barcelona next week. ‎ ‎Head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed that Palmer fractured a toe, ruling him out once again. The 23-year-old had only just resumed training after spending two months on the sidelines with a groin issue. ‎ ‎ The latest setback reportedly occurred…

‎Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Atalanta’s new head coach, Raffaele Palladino, has expressed strong confidence and support for forward Ademola Lookman. ‎ ‎Lookman has endured a slow start to the campaign, scoring only once in ten matches across all competitions after a difficult summer in which he failed to secure a transfer despite interest from several major European clubs. ‎ ‎Speaking to the media, Palladino highlighted Lookman’s importance to his project and…

Toto Wolff has sold 15% of his shareholding in the Mercedes Formula 1 team to American billionaire George Kurtz, in a landmark deal that values the eight-time constructors’ champions at a record $6bn (£4.6bn). The valuation sets a new high for an F1 team and reflects the sport’s soaring commercial growth. Kurtz, 55, is the founder of cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike, a long-time Mercedes sponsor. His investment comes from personal funds…

Referees’ chief Howard Webb has denied allegations that Women’s Super League official Lisa Benn lost her place on FIFA’s international referees list because she lodged complaints about being “manhandled” and intimidated by a coaching staff member. The dispute was outlined at an employment tribunal on Thursday, where Benn argued she was unfairly ranked below peers after reporting misconduct within Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL). Benn, 34, served as a…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cancellation of his planned trips to South Africa and Angola, describing the decision as an ineffective attempt to address Nigeria’s worsening security situation. In a statement issued on Thursday, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, labelled the cancellation “the latest and boldest example of tokenism,” arguing that symbolic gestures cannot substitute for concrete action. The criticism comes at…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎In the race for the final qualification places, FIFA has unveiled the matchups for both the inter-confederation and European playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ‎ ‎The announcement was made at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. ‎ ‎With 42 nations already through to the tournament via direct qualification, six more teams will secure their places through these playoffs—two from the inter-confederation path and four from…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎In the latest update of the FIFA men’s world rankings, Nigeria has climbed to 38th position. ‎ ‎FIFA explained that the changes in the rankings were influenced by results from inter-confederation fixtures as well as the conclusion of the final qualification round for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria’s 4–1 victory over Gabon and their 1–1 draw with DR Congo,who edged them 4–3 on penalties in the African…

Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi has been announced as the 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year, becoming the first Moroccan to receive the honour since Mustapha Hadji in 1998. The award was presented on Wednesday during a ceremony held in Rabat. The 27-year-old beat Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Egypt’s Mohammed Salah to claim the top men’s prize. Osimhen previously won in 2023, while Ademola Lookman took the award in 2024.…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Nigeria’s women in football continue to soar on the continental stage, making an impressive mark at the CAF Awards held in Rabat, Morocco. From individual brilliance to collective excellence, the recognition received even in categories not fully dominated, reflects the depth of talent within Nigerian women’s football. ‎ ‎For the third year running, Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been named CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎Premier League leaders Arsenal have officially announced their decision to terminate their partnership with the Rwanda Development Board, effective at the conclusion of the current season. ‎ ‎This announcement was made on Wednesday and marks the end of an eight-season collaboration under the “Visit Rwanda” initiative. ‎ ‎The partnership, which began seven years ago, has faced increasing scrutiny and criticism, particularly due to the escalating violence in…