Nigeria’s senior national team head coach, Eric Chelle, has expressed strong confidence in newly invited winger, Yira Sor, predicting that the youngster will quickly become a fan favourite among supporters of the Super Eagles. The 25-year-old wide player, who features for Belgian side KRC Genk, has received his maiden invitation to the national team ahead of the ongoing four-nation…
Al-Ittihad has reignited its pursuit of Mohamed Salah following his upcoming departure from Liverpool FC this summer. The Saudi side had previously seen a £150 million offer for the 33-year-old forward rejected in 2023, but with Salah set to become a free agent, Al-Ittihad is reportedly preparing a renewed approach to secure his services. Salah’s prolific tenure at Liverpool,…
Kofi Adams has offered his perspective on the speculation surrounding the possible return of André Ayew to the Ghana national football team, emphasizing the distinction between political oversight and coaching decisions. “Fortunately, I’m the minister. Unfortunately, I’m not the coach. The coach has a final say on this; if they include him, why not? I won’t be surprised,” Adams…
A recent study by Stanford University reveals a striking correlation between the presence of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool FC and a reduction in hate-related incidents in the local area. According to the research, hate crimes in Liverpool have fallen by 19% since Salah joined the club, while anti-Muslim comments on social media platforms decreased by 50%. Researchers suggest that…
South Sudan produced a commanding performance to defeat Djibouti 4-0 in the first leg of their Africa Cup of Nations preliminary round clash at the Juba National Stadium. The hosts wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Teng Kuol opening the scoring to set the tone for a one-sided encounter. South Sudan continued to press forward with intent, and…
In their opening match of the 2026 FIFA Series in Rwanda, Tanzania’s Taifa Stars will face Liechtenstein in a first-ever matchup. The Taifa Stars head coach has announced his starting lineup for the match, scheduled to kick off at 2:30 p.m. at Kigali Pelé Stadium in Rwanda. Tanzania’s Starting Lineup Aishi Manula (18) Haji Mnoga (2) Mohamed Hussein (3)…
After having to withdraw from the last Africa Cup of Nations, Amine Gouiri is finally expressing his relief at returning to the Algerian national team. When asked about that painful absence, the forward made no secret of his motivation: “It’s true that this is a tournament I wanted to play in at all costs, but that’s part of soccer….
FIFA has officially set the deadlines for national team coaches, with federations given until May 11, 2026, to submit an expanded list of 55 players. This initial pool will allow for a broad search before entering the final phase of preparation. The final decision will be made on May 30, 2026, the deadline for confirming the official list of…
With just a few days to go before the matches against South Korea and Scotland, the Elephants training camp in London is proving to be a headache for Émerse Faé. Several key players, including Odilon Kossounou, Ghislain Konan, and Inao Oulaï, are still missing, slowing down the team’s tactical preparations. Following the incidents in 2022 and the Amad Diallo…
The Executive Committee of Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to hold an emergency meeting on March 29 to address pressing issues affecting the administration of the game across the continent. The session will be led by CAF President Patrice Motsepe, with discussions expected to focus on recent rulings by the CAF Appeal Committee that have drawn widespread…
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