The Nigeria Premier Football League has announced a new date for the Matchday 36 fixture between Ikorodu City and Wikki Tourists, shifting the encounter from May 3 to May 5, 2026. League organisers confirmed that the adjustment was made because the Lagos State Federation Cup Final will take place on the original match date at the same venue, the…
Riyad Mahrez has been sanctioned by the Asian Football Confederation following the AFC Champions League final. The Algerian international was fined $10,000 for failing to appear in the mixed zone following the match against Vissel Kobe. Ivan Toney and Merih Demiral received the same penalty, while Al Ahli will have to pay $13,000 due to incidents involving fans and…
FIFA Congress 2027 will be hosted in Morocco, marking another major step in the country’s growing influence in global football. The event, confirmed by RMC Sport, will be highly strategic as it coincides with the presidential election of FIFA, where Gianni Infantino is expected to run for re-election. This decision aligns with Morocco’s increasing role on the international stage,…
A rock-solid pillar for Freiburg since their promotion to the Bundesliga, Noah Atubolu may be playing his final season with the club. The German goalkeeper of Nigerian descent has caught the eye of top European clubs. In Spain, Atlteico Madrid is closely monitoring his situation. In the Premier League, Brighton, Tottenham, West Ham, Aston Villa, Leeds, and Liverpool are…
The Congolese soccer scene is abuzz with the imminent arrival of former Indomitable Lions head coach Rigobert Song in Brazzaville. A crucial meeting is scheduled with Sports Minister Hugues Ngouelondele to discuss the terms of a collaboration. This face-to-face meeting is expected to seal the technical future of the national team, which is seeking a new lease on life…
The Algerian national team is holding its breath following Luca Zidane’s serious injury during the match between Granada and Almeria. Having suffered a concussion, the goalkeeper has a fractured jaw and chin news that comes as a real blow to the Fennecs. With just a few weeks to go before the World Cup kicks off, this prolonged absence has…
World Cup 2026 will introduce a significant change to its disciplinary rules as FIFA prepares a new system for managing yellow cards. The reform, revealed by The Athletic, is expected to be discussed at a FIFA Council meeting in Vancouver and could soon be approved, marking a turning point for the competition. The proposal includes a two-step reset of…
Senegalese forward Paul Mendy delivered a blistering start that set Cagliari on course for a dramatic 3–2 victory over Atalanta in Serie A matchday 34. Mendy struck inside the opening minute, finishing sharply to stun the visitors before doubling the lead in the 8th minute with another composed effort. The early brace handed Cagliari a commanding advantage against an…
Head Coach Carlos Queiroz has taken a decisive step in Ghana’s build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, embarking on a strategic European tour to engage, assess, and align key members of the Black Stars. The Portuguese tactician began his duties locally by monitoring players within the Black Galaxies setup, signaling an early commitment to strengthening the broader national…
Chadian forward Marius Mouandilmadji delivered a decisive all-round performance to inspire Samsunspor to a thrilling 3–2 victory over Alanyaspor in the Turkish Süper Lig. Mouandilmadji made his mark early, providing a well-weighted assist in the 39th minute to bring his side level after falling behind. His intelligent movement and composure in the final third caused persistent problems for the…
Ray Kene Ogbodo, an Enugu frontline governorship…
A governorship candidate in Enugu State fir…
