CAF names two Nigerian referees for 2025 U-20 AFCON The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has named two Nigerian referees for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Aminu Shamtali Shuaibu and Muhammadu Yakubu are among the 14 referees selected for the competition. CAF also picked 15 assistant referees, 10 video assistant referees, VAR, and…
Unity Cup 2025: London to host Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago in May Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago will compete in the Unity Cup, a men’s football tournament set to take place in London this May. Announced by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the tournament aims to celebrate football and culture among…
FULL LIST: Nations that have qualified for 2026 World Cup Four countries have qualified and joined the three co-hosting nations, Canada, Mexico and the United States, as the early birds for the 2026 World Cup competition. The 2026 World Cup, scheduled for June 11 to July 19, 2026, will be the 23rd edition of the…
U-20 AFCON: CAF names Egypt as host after Cote d’Ivoire pulls out The Confederation of African Football CAF has named Egypt as the host of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. CAF revealed the new host in a statement on Thursday. Cote d’Ivoire was to host the age-grade competition from April 26 to May…
BREAKING: Super Eagles beat Rwanda 2-0, revive World Cup hopes The Super Eagles secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Rwanda on Friday to boost their FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring in the 11th minute and doubled the lead just before halftime, giving Nigeria a comfortable advantage at the Amahoro Stadium…
Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado has suffered a partial tear of the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee, an injury sustained during Barcelona’s dramatic 4-2 victory over Atletico Madrid last weekend. The 21-year-old was forced off in the 67th minute following a collision with Antoine Griezmann and was replaced by Eric García. Medical examinations conducted…
Lionel Messi, the iconic Inter Miami forward, will miss Argentina’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil after suffering a groin strain. The injury, sustained during Miami’s recent MLS victory over Atlanta United, has sidelined the 37-year-old star, who had only recently returned to action following a brief period of rest….
The Super Eagles camp is quickly coming to life as Nigeria ramps up preparations for their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. With the stakes higher than ever, players are arriving in droves, ready to turn the tide in what has been a challenging campaign so far. 21 Players in…
Rwanda begin preparations for Super Eagles clash The Amavubi of Rwanda have commenced preparations ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Head coach Adel Amrouche led the team’s first training session in Kigali on Sunday, with his assistants providing support. The Algerian tactician has named a 28-man provisional squad…
Ronaldo Withdraws From Brazilian Football Federation Presidency Race Former Brazilian international Ronaldo Nazario has has withdrawn from the race to become president of the Brazilian Football Federation, CBF. Ronaldo had previously declared a desire to run against the current president Ednaldo Rodrigues However, the 48-year-old has now announced that he is withdrawing from the race…
