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U20 World Cup Qualifier: Falconets to face Senegal in Abeokuta, as CAF approves change
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved a request from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to change the venue of the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third-round, first-leg qualifying match between Nigeria and Senegal, originally scheduled for Saturday, 7 February 2026.
Benfica to Face Real Madrid Again as Champions League Play-off Fixtures Are Confirmed
Benfica will lock horns with Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League play-offs, just three weeks after their thrilling league-phase clash.
‘The best way I could reach everyone’- Anthony Joshua recounts tragedy in full
British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has provided a detailed account of the December 2025 road accident that killed his close friends Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele and Gami Sina and left him injured.
President Bola Tinubu condoled with Super Eagles’ Samuel Chukwueze over his mother’s passing
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condoled with Super Eagles forward, Samuel Chukwueze, on the passing of his mother, Mrs Sarah Chukwueze.
Probe Links Alleged Coup Funding to Accounts Associated With Ex-Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva
Fresh details have emerged from ongoing investigations into the alleged coup plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with security sources indicating that financial trails connected to the aborted plan were traced to accounts reportedly associated with former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva.
Five English Clubs Qualify for Champions League Last 16 as Real Madrid Head to Play-offs
Five English clubs have secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 after finishing in the top eight of the league phase on Wednesday.
CAF Sanctions Senegal, Morocco, Players and Officials Over AFCON 2025 Final Incidents
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has imposed a series of sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), as well as several players and officials, following incidents that occurred during and after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final.
UCL: Mbappe furious after Real Madrid’s loss to Benfica
Real Madrid striker, Kylian Mbappe faulted the team’s inconsistency after Wednesday’s 4-2 Champions League loss to Benfica in Lisbon.
CAF Suspends Thiaw, Hakimi, Fines Senegal, Morocco Over AFCON Final Chaos
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been banned for five Confederation of African Football (CAF) matches after a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco this month, it was announced on Wednesday.
CAF Considers Stricter Rules on Goalkeepers’ Towels After AFCON 2025 Controversy
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is considering stricter regulations and possible sanctions on the use of towels by goalkeepers following a series of controversies that overshadowed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.