July 6, 2025 | Morocco Nigeria’s Super Falcons launched their 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign in style, securing an emphatic 3–0 victory over Tunisia in their opening group match on Sunday. The encounter, played at one of the host stadiums in Morocco, showcased Nigeria’s attacking prowess and defensive discipline, as the nine-time
Former Barcelona sporting director Ramon Planes has issued a word of caution to rising talent Lamine Yamal, urging the young midfielder to remain humble despite his recent impressive performances and the growing buzz linking him to the prestigious Ballon d’Or award this year. Planes, who played a key role in shaping Barcelona’s squad, emphasized that
Swedish forward Viktor Gyökeres has reportedly agreed to waive €2 million from his salary in a bid to smooth negotiations between Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon. The Lisbon-based club is holding out for a higher transfer fee than what Arsenal has currently offered, complicating the ongoing discussions. According to Portuguese sports daily Record, Gyökeres is doing
July, 2025 — Chelsea Football Club have officially completed the signing of Jamie Bynoe-Gittens from Borussia Dortmund in a transfer deal worth £48.5 million. The highly-rated 20-year-old winger becomes the Blues’ latest acquisition under their ongoing youth-focused rebuilding project. Bynoe-Gittens, an England U21 international, impressed during his time at Dortmund with his explosive pace, creativity,
The 2025 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) officially kicked off in Morocco on Sunday, July 6, showcasing the very best of African women’s football talent and sparking excitement across the continent. This year’s tournament, hosted across multiple cities in Morocco, promises to deliver high-intensity matches, star-studded line-ups, and a renewed push
Paris Saint-Germain pulled off a dramatic victory against Bayern Munich despite being reduced to nine men, clinching a spot in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup. In a pulsating quarter-final clash, the French champions demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline to outlast the German giants, sealing a narrow but decisive win. PSG were forced
July, 2025 — Spain — Rising Spanish star Nico Williams has officially turned down a move to FC Barcelona, opting instead to extend his stay at Athletic Club until 2035. The 22-year-old winger, who has been a key figure for both club and country, signed a long-term contract extension with the Basque side, effectively putting
July, 2025 — Nigerian international and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, has reportedly rejected a lucrative offer from Turkish giants Galatasaray, signalling his strong preference for a move to the English Premier League. Despite Galatasaray’s readiness to meet Osimhen’s €75 million release clause and offer a highly attractive wage package, the 25-year-old striker turned down the
The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champion, Peter Rufai. The sad news was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in a heartfelt post on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday. Rufai, affectionately known as Dodo Mayana,
Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, 28, has died in a horrific car crash in Spain’s Zamora province. The accident, which occurred early Thursday on the A‑52 near Palacios de Sanabria, also claimed the life of his brother, André Silva, 26, a professional player for Penafiel. The pair were returning from Jota’s wedding just two
