London | September 11, 2025 The Football Association (FA) has charged Chelsea Football Club with 74 breaches of regulations related to payments to agents, intermediaries, and third-party investments in players. The alleged violations span from 2009 to 2022, with the majority occurring during the 2010–2016 seasons under former owner Roman Abramovich. Chelsea’s current ownership, led
Abuja, Nigeria – September 11, 2025 The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied circulating claims that world football governing body FIFA has cleared South Africa of wrongdoing in the ongoing player eligibility controversy involving midfielder Teboho Mokoena.NFF Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, clarified on Wednesday that the federation has not received any official communication from
In a bold and symbolic act of defiance, a group of Italian football supporters staged a peaceful protest during the recent FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Italy and Israel. The incident, which occurred as the Israeli national anthem was being played before kickoff, saw several fans turn their backs to the pitch while holding
As the Super Eagles prepare for their make-or-break World Cup qualifier against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana today in Bloemfontein, Nigerians living in South Africa have thrown their weight behind the national team, mobilising massive support that could prove crucial to Nigeria’s chances of victory. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Dr.
Bloemfontein, South Africa | September 9, 2025 — South Africa’s national team coach, Hugo Broos, has called for calm and focus despite Bafana Bafana’s strong position in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign as they prepare to lock horns with Nigeria in a decisive clash at the Free State Stadium today. Broos, while addressing
London, United Kingdom | September 8, 2025 Manchester City and the Premier League have reached an agreement to end their long-running dispute over sponsorship rules, easing tensions that have cast a shadow over the English champions in recent years. The row centered on regulations governing related-party sponsorship deals, which critics argued gave City an unfair
London, United Kingdom | September 8, 2025 Renowned German football coach, Thomas Geist, has been appointed as a strategic advisor to a leading UK-based sports management agency, in a move aimed at strengthening its global outreach and talent development portfolio. Geist, widely respected for his tactical expertise and track record in nurturing young talents, will
As the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, Nigeria’s Super Eagles face a crucial qualifier on Tuesday against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, a clash that could make or break their campaign. So far, Nigeria’s journey in Group C has been far from convincing. With only 10 points from seven matches, the Eagles sit
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa after sustaining an injury in the 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday. Osimhen limped off midway through the first half following a challenge from Rwanda’s Claude Niyomugabo. Team officials later confirmed that the Galatasaray
Nigeria secured a vital 1–0 victory over Rwanda in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday. The win revives the Super Eagles’ hopes of reaching next year’s tournament. The only goal of the match came in the 51st minute when Tolu Arokodare capitalized on a
