Naples, Italy – June 12, 2025 Belgian midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne has officially signed a two-year contract (with an option for a third) with Serie A champions Napoli, according to the club’s announcement. The 33‑year‑old joins on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Manchester City, where he spent a decade amassing an
Kano — June 12, 2025 In a surprising development, Usman Abdullah, the Technical Adviser of Kano Pillars Football Club, has officially resigned from his position, citing a “significant professional opportunity” as the primary reason for his departure. The resignation was confirmed in a brief statement issued by the club’s management on Wednesday, acknowledging Abdullah’s contribution
Manchester, UK – June 11, 2025 – In a strategic move ahead of the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, Manchester City have confirmed the signing of highly-rated French attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki from Olympique Lyonnais. The 21-year-old playmaker joins the Premier League giants on a long-term deal believed to be worth around €35 million, including
Nottingham, UK – June 11, 2025 – Senegal’s national football team pulled off a dramatic upset on Monday night, defeating England 2-1 in an international friendly held at the City Ground in Nottingham, effectively snapping the Three Lions’ impressive 22-match unbeaten streak. The high-tempo clash, which drew a packed stadium of local fans and African
There will be no Nigerian representation at the sixth leg of the 2025 Diamond League when the series heads to Oslo, Norway, on Thursday. The prestigious meet, set to take place at the historic Bislett Stadium, will feature some of the biggest names in global athletics as preparations intensify ahead of the World Athletics Championships
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
