Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has been crowned Footballer of the Year at the 72nd Annual Milliyet Sports Awards, further cementing his status as one of Africa’s finest exports in European football. The prestigious awards, widely regarded as one of Turkey’s highest sporting honours, recognised Osimhen’s outstanding performances for Galatasaray, where he played a pivotal role in the club’s domestic…
A chapter in African football history has closed as Victor Wanyama officially announces his retirement, bringing an end to a career defined by resilience, leadership, and lasting impact. From humble beginnings on the streets of Nairobi to commanding midfields on some of football’s grandest stages, Wanyama’s journey stands as a powerful testament to determination and excellence. Renowned for his…
Real Madrid has finally responded to the controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappé’s knee injury during the international break. Reports had suggested that the club’s medical staff treated the wrong knee, sparking widespread debate. The French forward quickly denied the claims, stating: “No, the information about the wrong knee is not true… when you don’t communicate, it leaves room for interpretation.”…
Ivorian midfielder Patrick Zabi appears to have lost his place in Karel Geraerts rotation at Stade de Reims in France’s Ligue 2. After sitting on the bench against Rodez, the future Paris FC player was completely left out of the squad for the away match at Guingamp. When asked on Thursday, the Reims coach justified this absence as a…
Ernest Poku, a player of Ghanaian descent, spoke to VoetbalPrimeur about the end of the season at Leverkusen following the friendly match between the Dutch U-21 team and Belgium’s U-21 team. The 22-year-old winger has already scored a few goals for Leverkusen. Poku still has clear goals in mind. “For now, I just want to play as much as…
Reports emerging from multiple sources suggest that former Joachim Löw is on the verge of a sensational appointment as head coach of the Ghana national football team, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching. The 2014 World Cup-winning manager has been out of the dugout for several years following his departure from the German national team, but could…
The landscape of the U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Morocco in 2026, has just taken an unexpected turn. The Djibouti national team has officially announced its withdrawal from the competition, thereby forfeiting its participation in the qualifying rounds. This withdrawal is a game-changer for the African Zone bracket, leaving a gap in the initial…
According to data analysis from Opta Sports, Spain national football team emerges as the favorite to win the World Cup 2026. With all 48 qualified teams now confirmed, projections have intensified ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on June 11, where Mexico national football team will face South Africa national football team. Despite recently losing the top spot in the…
FC Metz have confirmed that Abdoulaye Nassoko (18) has signed his first professional contract, a three-year deal running until 2029. Powerful, strong in one-on-one situations, and blessed with undeniable athleticism, the Franco-Guinean becomes, after Adam Marchal (18) and Nathan Mbala (18), the third player from the FC Metz academy to sign his first professional contract in recent weeks. For…
Tunisia’s ex-national team coach, Sami Trabelsi, has been handed a two-year prison sentence in absentia by a court dealing with financial corruption cases. This court ruling follows charges of customs and banking violations that have been part of his case. In addition to the prison sentence, the Tunisian coach has been hit with a hefty financial penalty exceeding 500,000…
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