Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi has been officially named the 2025 African Footballer of the Year by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), celebrating a landmark season for both club and country. This marks the first time the Paris Saint-Germain defender has won the continent’s highest individual football honor, chosen by a panel of experts…
Nigerian international footballer Alexander Chuka Iwobi MON, who plays as a midfielder for Fulham FC and the Super Eagles of Nigeria, has opened up about his admiration for Afrobeats superstar Wizkid. In a recent statement, Iwobi shared that if given the choice to attend any concert among Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido, he would choose…
Liverpool legend and football pundit Jamie Carragher has once again criticised Arne Slot’s Liverpool, insisting the team’s current style of play resembles “basketball” rather than football. Carragher’s comments come after Liverpool suffered their third consecutive defeat in a week, with a 2-1 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday adding to the mounting pressure…
Nottingham Forest manager Ange Postecoglou has brushed off reports suggesting his tenure at the club is already a “lost cause,” insisting that he remains fully committed to turning things around despite a poor run of results. Speaking after Forest’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United at St James’ Park — their fifth loss in seven matches…
Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has spoken candidly about the emotional challenges she has faced since joining English Women’s Super League side Brighton & Hove Albion. In a heartfelt revelation during Nike and VERSUS’ “Nothing Off the Table” film series, Nnadozie admitted that adapting to life in England has been far from easy, despite her…
Arsenal defender William Saliba has committed his future to the club by signing a new five-year contract that will keep him at the Emirates Stadium until the summer of 2030. The 24-year-old, who has established himself as a key figure in Mikel Arteta’s defense, expressed his delight at extending his stay in North London. “I’m…
Former Spain and Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets has confirmed that he will retire from professional football at the conclusion of the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. The Inter Miami midfielder brings an end to one of the most illustrious careers in modern football history. Busquets, who joined Inter Miami in 2023 to reunite with…
England Women’s national team coach, Sarina Wiegman, added a lighthearted moment to the Ballon d’Or ceremony after being named Manager of the Year. While receiving her award, Wiegman acknowledged the presence of Nigerian superstar Burna Boy at the event and joked about celebrating with music and dance. “If Burna Boy is here, we might as…
Portuguese football icon Jose Mourinho has officially been appointed as the new head coach of Benfica, signing a two-year contract with the club. The 62-year-old makes a dramatic return to the team where his managerial career began back in 2000. Mourinho, who was dismissed by Fenerbahce last month after just over a year in charge,…
Manchester City returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion on Sunday, dismantling rivals Manchester United 3-0 in a one-sided Premier League derby. City, who had suffered back-to-back league defeats prior to the clash, produced a dominant performance at the Etihad Stadium. Phil Foden set the tone early with the opening goal before Erling Haaland delivered…
