Nigeria will face Russia in an international friendly on October 6, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed. The match was announced by the NFF on its social media platforms. Following suit, the Russian Football Federation also confirmed the fixture on its official website. The encounter is set to take place in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia,…
Napoli say Scott McTominay’s heart procedure was successful, with the midfielder expected to resume training later this month. Scott McTominay has undergone a successful heart procedure and is expected to return to training within weeks, Napoli have confirmed. The 29-year-old underwent an ablation procedure at Spire Manchester Hospital on Tuesday morning. The minimally invasive treatment…
Carlos Tevez has revealed that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have both agreed to play on the same team at his farewell match, scheduled for December 2026 at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires. The agreement sets up what would be the first time in history that the two greatest footballers of their generation share a…
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has recalled goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo for Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Charlton Athletic confirmed on Monday that the 24-year-old goalkeeper has been called up for Nigeria’s September fixtures. Okonkwo has made only two senior appearances for the Super Eagles, however, he kept clean…
Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been urged to keep Feyenoord compact when they face Barcelona in their Champions League clash at Camp Nou. The Feyenoord manager is preparing his team for a landmark trip to Barcelona, with the fixture set to be only the third official meeting between the clubs. Van Bronckhorst is looking forward to…
Telstar goalkeeper Ronald Koeman Jr scored twice from the penalty spot to rescue a dramatic 2-2 draw against Cambuur in the Eredivisie. The 31-year-old converted his second penalty in the 11th minute of stoppage time to secure a point for Telstar. Koeman had already scored from the spot in the match after Telstar were reduced…
Three weeks in, the picture is already getting interesting as the road to the Premier League title is well and fully underway. Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea — Gunners Draw First Blood in London Derby The most anticipated game of the weekend failed to disappoint. Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1, maintaining their strong start to the campaign. The…
Paris Saint-Germain have endured a difficult start to their Ligue 1 title defence after losing 2-1 to AS Monaco. Paris Saint-Germain are now four games without a victory after falling 2-1 to AS Monaco on Saturday. The defeat leaves PSG without a win in their opening three Ligue 1 matches. It is their worst start…
Fenerbahce midfielder Matteo Guendouzi and striker Mason Greenwood have been punished by UEFA following a brawl after their Champions League play-off win over Lyon. Guendouzi received a four-match European ban, although two matches have been suspended. He was also fined €50,000 (£43,000). Greenwood was handed a one-match suspended ban and fined €30,000 (£26,000). Both suspended…
Carlos Queiroz has been reappointed as head coach of Ghana’s men’s national team, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed. The 73-year-old Portuguese coach will return to lead the Black Stars after briefly appearing to announce his departure following their World Cup exit. Queiroz took charge of Ghana in April and guided the team to…
