September 1, 2025 — Liverpool Football Club has completed a sensational Deadline Day signing of Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in a deal worth £125 million, potentially rising to £130 million with add-ons. The transfer sets a new record as the most expensive in British football history, surpassing Chelsea’s £115 million move for
Kampala, Uganda – August 30, 2025 Senegal secured the bronze medal at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 after edging Sudan 4–2 on penalties in a third-place playoff at Mandela National Stadium, Kampala. The tightly contested match ended 1–1 in regulation time before going straight to a shootout. Sudan struck first in the 6th minute,
ABUJA – In preparation for next month’s high-stakes FIFA World Cup qualifying clashes against Rwanda and South Africa, head coach of the Nigerian national football team, Eric Chelle, has officially announced his final 23-man list. The roster, made public on Thursday through the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), features a blend of familiar faces and some
There are growing concerns in football circles over the future of Portuguese tactician, Rúben Amorim, at Manchester United, as respected football journalist Henry Winter has subtly hinted that the manager’s public commentary might be undermining his tenure at Old Trafford.Winter, writing in The Times, expressed that while Amorim may possess the technical brilliance to lead
The Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, has revealed that forward Bukayo Saka will be sidelined for “a few weeks” after suffering a hamstring injury during his side’s emphatic 5–0 victory over Leeds United. While the injury is a fresh setback on the opposite leg from his previous layoff, Arteta offered some relief by confirming surgery
In what has sparked keen interest among Spurs fans and football pundits alike, Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank has subtly teased the arrival of a potential new player during a recent training session at the club’s training ground. The development comes as Tottenham looks to bolster its squad ahead of the demanding Premier League
In a major boost for Nigerian football on the global stage, Super Falcons forward Rasheedat Ajibade has officially joined French giants Paris Saint-Germain Féminine, marking a significant step in her rapidly rising career. The high-profile transfer was confirmed on Monday, with Ajibade putting pen to paper on a multi-year deal that will see her don
German football powerhouse Borussia Dortmund has officially extended the contract of head coach Niko Kovač, a move that reflects the club’s satisfaction with the Croatian tactician’s performance since taking over the managerial reins. The new deal, confirmed by the Bundesliga side on Monday, will see Kovač remain at the helm beyond his initial terms, signaling
Italian Serie A side Atalanta BC has confirmed the absence of Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman, from their 23-man squad for the opening fixture of the 2025/2026 league campaign against newly-promoted Pisa. The squad announcement, made public yesterday evening, sparked fresh speculation surrounding the future of the Super Eagles star, who has reportedly been unsettled in
Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has sounded a strong warning to professional footballers, urging them to take financial literacy and long-term planning seriously while they are still active in the game. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner expressed disappointment over the increasing number of retired players facing financial hardship, stating that those
