Football
Premier League Limits Referee Talks to Captains Next Season
Starting next season, only team captains will be permitted to approach referees during Premier League matches, under new guidelines approved by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in March. The rule, set to be formalized at the Premier League’s annual general meeting next month, aims to streamline communication and reduce confrontations with match officials. According […]
NNL Mandates Closed-Door Match for Mighty Jets vs. Barau FC
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has ordered that the final Conference C match between Mighty Jets of Jos and Barau FC of Kano be played behind closed doors at New Jos Stadium on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., due to heightened security concerns and the risk of hooliganism. The directive underscores the NNL’s […]
Cameroon Mourns Loss of Football Legend Emmanuel Kundé
The football world in Cameroon is in mourning following the sudden death of Emmanuel Kundé, a revered defender for the Indomitable Lions and a key figure in Cameroon’s historic 1990 World Cup campaign. Kundé, aged 69, passed away in the early hours of Friday at his home in Emombo, Yaoundé. Known affectionately as “Benetti,” Kundé […]
Rio Court Ousts Brazil FA President Ednaldo Rodrigues
In a dramatic turn of events, a Rio de Janeiro court has removed Ednaldo Rodrigues from his position as president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), declaring one of the key documents supporting his presidency null and void. The ruling follows a significant loss of support, with 19 of the 27 regional presidents withdrawing their […]
Kwara United Fans Rally for Federation Cup Semi-Final
The Kwara United Supporters Club has vowed to bring a wave of support to Lagos for the highly anticipated President Federation Cup semi-final clash against Rangers International, set for next Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Mallam Abdulwaheed Saliu, popularly known as Mallam Obe, announced in Ilorin that the supporters’ club is […]
Liverpool Trio Headlines EPL Player of the Season Nomination
Three stars from Liverpool’s championship-winning squad—Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Ryan Gravenberch—have been named to the eight-player shortlist for the Premier League’s Player of the Season award, following their pivotal roles in securing the Reds’ 20th league title. Team captain Van Dijk, a defensive cornerstone, has played every match this season, anchoring Liverpool to […]
Vardy to Bid Emotional Farewell in Final Leicester Appearance
Leicester City’s legendary striker Jamie Vardy will play his 500th and final game for the club this Sunday at the King Power Stadium, facing already-relegated Ipswich Town. The club confirmed the 38-year-old, whose contract ends this season, will not feature in Leicester’s last match away at Bournemouth on May 25, ensuring his farewell takes place […]
Amorim Vows to Stay and Tackle Challenges
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has firmly dismissed speculation about his departure, reaffirming his commitment to resolving the club’s ongoing struggles. Speaking at a Uefa briefing at Old Trafford ahead of the Europa League final against Tottenham on May 21, Amorim addressed concerns sparked by his comments following United’s recent Premier League loss to West […]
Osimhen Breaks Record, Leads Galatasaray to Cup Glory
Victor Osimhen etched his name into Turkish football history on Wednesday night, scoring twice to break the single-season goal record for a foreign player and guide Galatasaray to a 3-0 victory over Trabzonspor in the Turkish Cup final. The Nigerian striker, entering the match with 33 goals, needed two to surpass Mario Jardel’s 34-goal mark […]
NNL Sets Final Match Dates for Conferences C and D
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has confirmed the schedule for the final round of matches—Matchday 14—for the 2024/2025 season in Conferences C and D, with all games set to occur simultaneously across their respective venues. In a statement issued by the NNL, the League’s Chairman, Board Members, Management, and Staff greeted stakeholders and outlined the […]