Leicester City defender Olabade Aluko played for the U20 team of England after he was poorly treated in the camp of the Nigeria U20 team ahead of their participation at the U20 World Cup, which was held in Chile. Olabade Aluko did not make any appearance for Nigeria, at any level 19 year old Aluko came to the camp of the Nigerian team in Abuja to push for a spot in the team for coach Aliyu Zubairu, but was dropped for reasons that no one in particular could explain. A source

Atletico Madrid rave of the moment Ademola Lookman could have ended at Barcelona in the summer if not for the team’s financial situation. Ademola Lookman joined Atletico Madrid despite talks with Fernerbahce for most of the January transfer window Lookman joined Atlético Madrid in the January transfer window and he has so far delivered four goals and three assists in his first seven games. Barcelona went into the summer transfer market looking for a left winger, and after a f

Their participation at the tournament is however subjected to the success of their appeal against DR Congo, for fielding ineligible players against them in the world cup qualifiers playoff in November. Stanley Nwabali is still without a club ever since leaving Chippa United, earlier this month If successful they will quit the four team tournament and instead head for the world cup qualifiers playoff. FIFA is yet to rule on the protest with just three weeks to the intercontine

Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) are not comfortable with the delay by FIFA in making a pronouncement on the protest lodged by Nigeria against their opponent in the intercontinental playoff DR Congo. Nigeria last faced Jamaica in the Unity Cup Jamaica will take on DR Congo for a ticket to the world cup later this year, but all of that could change if FIFA rules in favour of Nigeria who protested that DR Congo used ineligible players in the final of the African playoff in Nov

Saudi Arabia side Al Ahli have made the signing of Nigeria international forward Paul Onuachu one of their main priority in the summer transfer window, in the wake of reports linking Ivan Toney with a summer exit. Onuachu has scored 17 goals in 20 league game appearances Onuachu who is presently the top scorer in the Turkish League with 17 goals in 20 games for Trabzonspor is seen as a like for like replacement for the England international. Currently on a run of scoring in s

Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo who has been cleared to play for the senior national team of Nigeria by world football governing body FIFA is available for selection in the upcoming international round of games. Arthur Okonkwo has been cleared to play for Nigeria, in Next month's international break Nigeria will be up against world cup bound teams in Iran and Jordan respectively in a four team invitational tournament. Opening their campaign against Iran on the 27 March befo

Nigeria international midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has caused a stir in France after a post on social media suggesting that he is unhappy at his present environment in France. Nnadi make a January transfer move to Ligue 1 side Marseille from Belgium side Zulte Waregem, but has not made the match day squad for around six games since his move. Tochukwu Nnadi joined Marseille for 6 million euros in January On Sunday, he posted a story on Snapchat which sparked debate over his happ

Zinedine Zidane has reached a verbal agreement to become the next head coach of the French national team, according to reports by Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Zinedine Zidane did not take up any job offer despite interest, since he helped Real Madrid to a Champions League three peat The arrangement would see Zidane take charge of Les Bleus after the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, paving the way for a carefully structured transition at

Sean Dyche was sacked after 114 days in Charge of Nottingham Forest The phrase "losing the dressing room" now holds a regular place in modern football's lexicon, the game's ominous code for a manager sliding into trouble. Thomas Frank's sacking at Tottenham Hotspur and Sean Dyche's dismissal after only 114 days at Nottingham Forest were both accompanied by talk of internal discontent and revolt as players supposedly lost faith in their methods and approach. So what can lead t

After the 2019 COVID pandemic, owning many clubs at once grew fast. Not due to sudden passion for Football, but weaker small teams drew buyers. It all started a long time ago, in the 1990s when, Calisto Tanzi, an early pioneer, controlling Parma AC (Italy) and Italian company Parmalat, had significant influence over Palmeiras (Brazil) between 1992 and 2000. All but one(Tottenham Hotspur) of the traditional big 6 teams in England are Multi owned At first, leagues allowed one

The European Union has approved a proposal by FIFA to expand the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup to 48 teams, marking a significant shift in the structure of the global club competition. Four teams represented Africa in the maiden Edition of the Club World Cup Under the new arrangement, Europe will receive 16 slots in the expanded tournament, reinforcing the continent’s strong representation in global club football. The decision is expected to increase the tournament’s competitivene

On the 17th of February 2026, Kaduna Polytechnic hosted over 3,800 new students in its Convocation Square for the 2026/2027 matriculation ceremony. Driven by changes from Nigeria’s National Board for Technical Education, polytechnics have now aligned their academic calendars, and this event reflected that shift. While structural adjustments happened behind the scenes, the audience experienced only the energy of the moment—rhythm, applause, and the beginning of a shared journe

Tom Edozie (left), scored on his debut, reducing Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier league to only 5 points A teenager of Nigerian descent has unexpectedly inserted himself into the heart of England’s Premier League title drama, and in the process sent shockwaves through Arsenal’s championship ambitions. Tom Edozie, 19, born in England to a Nigerian father and English mother, scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser on his Premier League debut for Wolverhampton Wandere

A chieftain of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says agent of top European coaches have reached out to the football body on the possibility of taking over as coach of the Super Eagles in the event that Eric Chelle leaves. Speculation over Eric Chelle's future is still very much alive, despite Marseille's new Head coach appointment Chelle is having contract extension talks with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), but there has not been any major breakthrough with the

As many as five new players will be in the squad of the senior national team of Nigeria for their upcoming friendly games during the international break in March. The Super Eagles are intensifying preparations for March friendlies against 2 Asian Nations Nigeria who finished third at the AFCON will return to action in March, despite doubts on the future of the coach Eric Chelle, who is yet to reach terms on a new deal with one year left to go on his current deal. Despite the

By the time Bukayo Saka hangs up his boots, there is an outside chance that he may have cost Arsenal more than the Emirates Stadium itself. For context, that’s £390m. The forward, 24, has this week signed a new contract, reportedly making him the club’s best-paid player. An official announcement from Arsenal is expected this week. Fittingly for Arsenal’s homegrown star boy perhaps on the eve of the North London derby. Saka will now remain at the club until at least 2031 on

The 2026 summer transfer window is a defining one for the future of Adam Wharton, Carlos Baleba and Elliot Anderson, who are all expected to make big moves, especially if they have a good World Cup campaign. Elliot Anderson (left), Carlos Baleba (middle) and Adam Wharton(right) are all expected to leave their respective clubs this summer The trio are the most talked about defensive/deep laying midfielders in the Premier League, whether they do move or not, 2 or more cars cann

Head coach of Turkish side Galatasaray Okan Buruk says the team made a huge decision when they decided to spend €75m on the permanent signing of Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window. Victor Osimhen has 9 goals and 3 assists in the Turkish Super Lig After a productive loan spell two seasons ago from Napoli, Osimhen made a permanent switch to the Turkish side in the summer for a fee considered by many as outlandish by a Turkish side. Yester

The technical committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will in the coming days begin the screening of new assistant coaches for head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle. Eric Chelle's backroom staff is set to be revamp in the next coming weeks Chelle came with four of his assistants, while the NFF seconded the duo of Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogumodede as part of his backroom staff. They were a part of the team that won bronze at the recently

Leicester City defender Caleb Okoli made a big mistake turning down Nigeria when he was approached by former coach Jose Peseiro according to a source close to the Portuguese. Caleb Okoli was a regular Premier League starter for Leicester City last season Okoli was a target for Peseiro who was in charge of the Super Eagles, and the coach confirmed that he will try to convince the then U21 international of Italy, who was a teammate of Ademola Lookman back then at Atalanta to co