Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations for a second time - but only after the final was overshadowed when they temporarily refused to play after the hosts were awarded a stoppage-time penalty with the match goalless. Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 after Extra time, to claim their second AFCON title, after lifting their first in 2021 Referee Jean Jacques Ndala gave the spot-kick in the 98th minute after being advised by the video assistant referee (VAR) to c

German side RB Leipzig have completed negotiations for the signing of Nigeria U20 winger Suleiman Sani from Slovakian side RB Leipzig. Suleiman Sani has been a subject of interest from top clubs around Europe and beyond The 19 year old has received offers from a hot of clubs with Trenčín willing to sanction a deal in January, rather than wait till the summer. Like we reported earlier he was on the radar of Dutch outfit NEC Nijmegen, the Spanish side Villarreal, English Premie

Eric Chelle will stay on as coach of the senior national team of Nigeria after the Africa Cup of Nations regardless of what happens in their semi final game against Morocco. Eric Chelle is expected to continue with the Super Eagles despite recent approaches Chelle has already agreed fresh terms in January, and it will automatically begin after reaching the semi final of the ongoing tournament in style with a 2-0 thrashing of Algeria, after securing a 4-0 win over Mozambique.

Eric Sekou Chelle has only lost one competitive game in charge of the Super Eagles(a shootout to DR Congo), since he took over, a year ago Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle is a target for the senior national team of Tunisia who are on the lookout for a coach ahead of their campaign at the world cup. Chelle has emerged as the most sought after coach on the African continent with the way Nigeria have performed at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, w

The Portuguese international's final game in charge was Sunday's 1-1 draw against Leeds that leaves them sixth in the Premier League this season. Ruben Amorim had a win ratio of just 38 percent during his time at Manchester United Darren Fletcher, United's Under-18s coach, is expected to take charge on an interim basis until the end of the season. Their next match is against Burnley on Wednesday night in the Premier League. Amorim hinted at discord between himself and the Man

The days of bosses strutting the technical area in their Sunday best have long gone, with such attire replaced by club tracksuits, puffer coats and polo shirts. Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson never shied away from a suit in the dugout Gone are the days of managers such as Arsene Wenger, Sir Alex Ferguson or Jose Mourinho barking orders in a tailored jacket, pressed trousers, a well-heeled brogue and a tie. Only Burnley boss Scott Parker turns out in similar finery - a th

The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw conducted Friday evening in Washington, D.C., delivered a wave of nostalgia as several historic fixtures were dramatically revived, setting the stage for a tournament steeped in déjà vu. One of the standout pairings is Mexico vs South Africa, a rematch of the opening fixture of the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in Johannesburg. That game, played on 11 June 2010, ended 1–1, remembered for Siphiwe Tshabalala’s thunderous opener before Rafael Márquez equa

Senny Mayulu scored Psg's fifth goal in their 5-0 Champions League Final win over Inter Homegrown players were a relatively rare sight on Paris St-Germain team sheets until a few years ago. With the notable exceptions of Mamadou Sakho, Presnel Kimpembe and Adrien Rabiot, the early years of the club's Qatari ownership were spearheaded by high-profile signings from elsewhere. Some of PSG's most notable academy products in that period, including Kingsley Coman and Mike Maignan,

Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup may not be the end of its global ambitions, as Russia is reportedly exploring the possibility of hosting an alternative tournament for nations that missed out on qualification. Super Eagles celebrate after extending their lead against Gabon Earlier this year, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on June 6 arranged an international friendly game with Russia which ended in 1-1 draw. The proposal still unofficial has quic

Scotland achieve World Cup dream: Steve Clarke ends 28 years of hurt with victory over Denmark at Hampden Park Sky Sports' Adam Binnie reacts to Scotland qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 after victory in their Group C decider over Denmark; Boss Steve Clarke writes himself into Scottish football folklore; World Cup draw will take place in Washington on Friday December 5 Scotland celebrate qualifying for World Cup after a Sensational 4-2 win over Denma

It may well be a first at St James' Park. Though Julen Izagirre will be decked out in the colours of his beloved Athletic Club on Wednesday night, the Basque will also have a Newcastle United scarf draped around his neck. "It's so confusing for me," the Athletic and Newcastle fan said before the sides' meeting in the Champions League. "I have sat in the home end in all of the previous occasions I have watched Newcastle at St James', but I will now be in the away end for the f

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has in its possession the list of players who will represent the team in the upcoming world cup qualifiers playoff in Morocco. Super Eagles of Nigeria Nigeria will begin the quest to pick one of the available tickets to represent Africa at the Intercontinental playoff on the 13th of November with a game against Gabon. The winner of that game will face the winner of the other semi final between Cameroon and Congo Dr in the final. The list

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has suspended 149 referees and assistant referees after an investigation found hundreds of professional match officials in the country had betting accounts. Bans ranging from eight to 12 months, based on the "severity of the act", have been imposed for involvement in betting activity, with investigations into three other officials still ongoing. The full list of the penalised officials was published on the TFF website. Article 27 of Fifa'

Patrick Vieira has left his role as Genoa head coach by mutual consent, with the team bottom of Serie A. Under the Arsenal legend, who took charge in November 2024, Genoa have not won a league game this season. A short club statement said Vieira "was no longer the coach of the first team". Patrick Vieira took charged of Genoa a year ago A source close to Vieira, 49 said he initiated discussions with the club on Friday night in which both parties agreed to part ways. Having ar

Lammens on Man Utd 'pressure' and Schmeichel comparison Manchester United new boy Senne Lammens says he is not scared of the weight placed on his shoulders in taking on one of the most scrutinised roles in the modern game. Manchester United completed a deal to sign Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp Only recently, head coach Ruben Amorim spoke about the 'massive' pressure exerted on any United goalkeeper in the modern, digital age. At 23, with just one full season of senior foo

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has already sent out provisional invitation to players who will be a part of the team for the upcoming world cup qualifiers playoff in Morocco. Nigeria will be up against Gabon on the 13th of November in the world cup qualifiers playoff mini tournament, the winner of the tie will play either Cameroon or Congo Dr who will play the second semi final. The Super Eagles of Nigeria celebrating goal Vs Benin Ahead of the

Micheal Kayode taking a long throw for brentford The International Football Association Board - football's lawmakers - has discussed placing a countdown on throw-ins and goal-kicks to stop timewasting. At a meeting of the Ifab's Football and Technical Advisory Panels (FAP-TAP) on Tuesday, it was also agreed to go forward with a proposal to allow a video assistant referee (VAR) review when a player has been sent off after receiving a second yellow card. However, it was decided

Europe's top clubs, including some Premier League sides, have held discussions about using six substitutes per game to ease the workload on players. Sides met at the European Football Clubs' (EFC) general assembly in Rome last week to discuss issues within the game. It was not officially on the agenda, but clubs had informal, private discussions about utilising 28-man squads - up from the current 25 - and six substitutes. Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes says he will not discuss his future with anyone until after next year's World Cup. The 31-year-old will make his 300th appearance for United on Saturday, as the club attempt to end a run of three successive home defeats by Brighton. It is an achievement made more remarkable by the fact that Fernandes has missed just 17 games since his £47m move from Sporting in January 2020 - and only three of those were because of injury or illness.

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has unveiled the nominees in the Men’s Categories for the CAF Awards 2025, celebrating the continent’s top performers among players, coaches, clubs and national teams. The impact of players and coaches on the African and global game has been immense for the period under consideration of 6 January to 15 October 2025, and these nominations reflect those who have made major contributions to football on the continent. A panel of exper