Nigerian football has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of young forward and former Southampton and Royal Antwerp player, Victor Udoh, who reportedly passed away at the age of 21 in Abuja. Udoh, once regarded as one of Nigeria’s promising football exports in Europe, was said to have died under suspected poisoning after spending time with friends…
Accra Hearts of Oak have officially parted ways with head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani and his technical team following the conclusion of the 2025/26 football season. The club confirmed the decision in an official statement released on Tuesday after what it described as a “comprehensive technical review” conducted by the Board. Dramani, who was appointed at the beginning of…
Newly appointed Angola head coach Aliou Cisse has revealed his first squad for the June 2026 international break. The former Senegal coach, who had a brief stint with Libya, is making his ambitions clear from the outset by calling up a balanced squad featuring both established players and rising stars of Angolan soccer. This gathering marks the start of…
Former Senegal captain Cheikhou Kouyate is expected to return to the Lions of Teranga setup ahead of the 2026 World Cup. After representing Senegal on the field in 2018 and 2022, the experienced midfielder is set to join head coach Pape Thiaw’s technical staff, according to Dsports. This move to the other side of the sideline is a major…
The women’s category of the President Federation Cup Round of 32 produced a spectacle of dominant performances, surprise scorelines, and ruthless attacking displays as several top sides stamped their authority on the competition with emphatic victories. From Port Harcourt to Lafia, the goals flowed freely as teams booked their places in the next round, with one fixture standing out…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have concluded their final pre-match walk and light training session at The Valley, Charlton Athletic Stadium, as they step up preparations for Tuesday’s high-stakes 2026 Unity Cup semi-final against the Warriors of Zimbabwe. The session, which took place on Monday evening in London, saw Head Coach Éric Chelle lead a focused but relaxed outing…
Real Madrid has endured a disastrous season, and the consequences now extend to the World Cup 2026. Several players from the Spanish club hoped to represent their national teams this summer, but injuries, poor performances, and difficult relationships inside the dressing room have ruined many ambitions. Rodrygo, Éder Militão, and Ferland Mendy will all miss the tournament because of…
The camp of Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, received another boost on Monday morning with the arrival of midfielder Alhassan Yusuf and defender Igoh Ogbuh ahead of the Unity Cup invitational tournament in London. Their arrival takes the number of players in camp to 19 as preparations intensify for Nigeria’s opening fixture against Zimbabwe. The coaching crew…
Former Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has called for renewed belief and tactical discipline within the Black Stars, urging fans and stakeholders to rally behind the current technical setup despite mounting pressure. Speaking candidly on the team’s recent struggles, Gyan stressed the importance of backing the head coach, whose tenure he described as limited but crucial in the immediate quest…
Enugu Rangers added another glorious chapter to their history on Sunday as they secured a record ninth Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title with a crucial away victory over Ikorodu City. Heading into the decisive encounter, Rangers knew only a win would guarantee them the championship against an Ikorodu City side that had been formidable on home soil all…
Ray Kene Ogbodo, an Enugu frontline governorship…
A governorship candidate in Enugu State fir…
