By Boluwatife Kehinde Galatasaray have confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has sustained moderate ankle ligament damage while on international duty with the Super Eagles. The 26-year-old forward was forced off in the first half of Nigeria’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday after a heavy challenge. He was replaced by Cyriel Dessers and has since been ruled out of the Super Eagles’ next crucial…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Nottingham Forest have named Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach following the dismissal of Nuno Espírito Santo. The Australian manager has signed a contract running until June 2027, with all legal formalities now complete. He has already reported to Forest’s training ground to begin work. Espírito Santo, who earned a contract extension earlier this summer after guiding Forest to Europa League qualification, admitted in August that…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Fulham winger Samuel Chukwueze has expressed confidence and focus as the Super Eagles prepare for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. Nigeria, currently third in Group C, are chasing qualification and knows that a victory over Bafana Bafana would significantly boost its chances of reaching the global tournament. South Africa top the group with 16 points from seven matches,…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Manchester City and the Premier League have reached a settlement over their dispute concerning the league’s Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules, ending arbitration proceedings that had been scheduled for later this year. The matter is separate from the ongoing case involving more than 100 charges against the City for alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations, which the club firmly denies. According to Sky Sports, City…

Former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew has backed new signing Kelechi Iheanacho to rediscover his best form and play a key role for the Scottish champions. The Nigerian forward completed a free transfer to Celtic Park last week after his contract with Sevilla was terminated following a disappointing single season in Spain. Despite concerns about his recent struggles, Mulgrew believes Iheanacho still has plenty to offer and could thrive under Brendan…

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has warned.

She said the government was ready to cut visas for workers, students and visitors if countries did not play by the rules and accept citizens who have no right to stay in Britain.

Onana arrived with the reputation of being among the world’s finest modern goalkeepers, admired for his confidence on the ball and ability to dictate play from the back.

Former Nigeria captain and ex-Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has warned that South Africa are unlikely to escape punishment from FIFA after fielding an ineligible player during a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho.

Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has filed a formal complaint with the Police Service Commission (PSC) against the Kaduna State Police Command. In his petition, he alleges that officers have engaged in unprofessional conduct and violated the Police Act. El-Rufai emphasised that the PSC must be aware of such actions to uphold accountability within the police force and maintain public trust. READ ALSO: Tinubu: Creation of state police…

By Eniola Amadu Parts of England could face flooding this autumn even as the country continues to suffer severe drought, forecasters have warned. The UK Met Office said heavy downpours capable of threatening lives and property are expected in the coming weeks. However, experts noted that the rainfall is unlikely to reverse months of unusually dry weather that has left rivers, reservoirs, and groundwater dangerously low. READ ALSO: UK Labour considers…

By Eniola Amadu Hundreds of actors, directors, and film industry professionals have signed a new pledge refusing to work with Israeli film institutions accused of being “implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people.” The pledge, which had attracted about 1,200 signatures by Sunday night, was published by the advocacy group Film Workers for Palestine and shared with The Guardian. It calls on international film workers to withdraw from…

By Eniola Amadu The European Union’s top sanctions envoy, David O’Sullivan, is in Washington for high-level talks with US officials after Donald Trump signalled readiness to move to a “second phase” of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine. O’Sullivan is meeting US counterparts this week as both sides consider stronger measures to weaken President Vladimir Putin’s war machine, following Moscow’s largest air assault on Ukraine over the weekend.…