Riyadh, June 10, 2025 – In a fiercely contested AFC World Cup qualification match held at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Australia edged out Saudi Arabia 2–1, securing their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. The match was a do-or-die encounter for both sides, but it was the Socceroos who displayed
Roman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire and former owner of English Premier League giants Chelsea Football Club, has firmly declared that he has no intention of returning to football club ownership or assuming any professional role within the sport again. Abramovich, who famously purchased Chelsea in 2003 and transformed the club into a dominant force in
In a decisive shift in their summer transfer strategy, Chelsea Football Club have reportedly withdrawn from talks to sign French goalkeeper Mike Maignan from Serie A giants AC Milan. According to multiple sources, including highly regarded transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the deal collapsed after Chelsea refused to meet Milan’s valuation of the player, which allegedly
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has directed all participating clubs to upgrade key stadium facilities ahead of the 2025/26 season, warning that non-compliance may result in losing the right to host home matches. The directive comes just weeks after the conclusion of the 2024/25 season, which ended with Remo Stars clinching their maiden league
Global music fans are in for a treat as Nigerian singer Tems joins American rapper Doja Cat and Colombian superstar J Balvin to headline the inaugural halftime performance at the FIFA Club World Cup final. The event, set for July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, marks a historic moment, the first full-scale halftime show in
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially approved the establishment of the Sam Okwaraji Secondary Schools Soccer Championship, honouring the late national team midfielder 36 years after his death. Okwaraji, remembered for collapsing during a 1990 World Cup qualifier against Angola at Lagos’ National Stadium on 12 August 1989, passed away at age 25 due
It was a weekend to remember for Nigeria international and Rangers FC forward, Cyriel Dessers, as he officially tied the knot with his longtime partner, Rosalie De Ruysscher, in a picturesque ceremony held in Montalbano, southern Italy. The wedding, which took place on Saturday, was reported by Belgian outlet Het Nieuwsblad as a “beautiful and
Felix Agu’s stock has risen sharply following his recent debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, with the Werder Bremen defender now valued at a career-high €8 million, according to the latest figures released by Transfermarkt. The 25-year-old full-back featured prominently during Nigeria’s Unity Cup triumph in London, a performance that appears to have solidified
Portugal have been crowned UEFA Nations League champions for the second time after edging past Spain 5-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in a pulsating final in Munich on Sunday. Ruben Neves scored the decisive penalty after Alvaro Morata’s miss proved costly for La Roja. The dramatic victory adds another chapter to Portugal’s football
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have paid a heartfelt tribute to their legendary former captain and coach, Stephen Keshi, on the ninth anniversary of his death, celebrating his lasting influence on Nigerian football. Keshi, popularly known as “The Big Boss”, died on June 7, 2016, at the age of 54. He remains a towering figure
