Francis Uzoho has spoken of his joy after earning a surprise recall to Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, admitting the feeling of returning to international duty was “relieving” and deeply emotional. The Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper, who…
Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo were on target as Real Madrid dug deep to secure a 2-1 away win over Deportivo Alaves, easing the pressure on head coach Xabi Alonso. Mbappe opened the scoring midway through the first half, cutting in…
Roger Federer will return to Rod Laver Arena in January as the headline act of a star-studded exhibition to launch the 2026 Australian Open, organisers have confirmed. The Swiss great, who retired in 2022, will be honoured during an inaugural…
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke praised Dominic Calvert-Lewin after the striker continued his fine run of form with a late equaliser in a 1-1 Premier League draw away at Brentford. Calvert-Lewin headed home Willy Gnonto’s cross eight minutes from time…
Flamengo booked their place in the Intercontinental Cup final after a composed 2-0 win over Egypt’s Pyramids in Doha, setting up a blockbuster showdown with European champions Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazilian side did the damage from set-pieces, with both goals…
Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Gusau has dismissed allegations that the NFF influenced the Super Eagles’ final 28-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, insisting head coach Eric Chelle had full autonomy over his selections. Chelle’s decision to cut…
Emerse Fae has brushed aside mounting criticism over his squad choices, insisting every decision was made with one objective in mind as Cote d’Ivoire attempt to achieve what no AFCON holders have managed in 15 years: defend the title. The…
Burnley’s Premier League troubles worsened on home soil after a damaging 3-2 defeat to Fulham, a result that stretched their losing run to seven matches and left Scott Parker under intense pressure. Set-piece frailty once again proved costly for the…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta launched a scathing assessment of his side despite their 2-1 Premier League win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, insisting his players made the game far harder than it needed to be. The Gunners went ahead late on through…
Nigeria has formally submitted a bid to the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) to host the 2031 African Games, underlining the country’s ambition to welcome the continent’s flagship multisport event nearly 25 years after staging a successful edition in 2003.…
Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations preparations have descended into chaos after a bitter power struggle between head coach Marc Brys and the Samuel Eto’o-led football federation resulted in two different AFCON squads being submitted, plunging the Indomitable Lions into uncertainty.…
Mohamed Salah has been included in Liverpool’s squad for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Brighton following positive talks with head coach Arne Slot on Friday. The decision was taken with the club’s wider interests in mind, particularly with Liverpool short…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has admitted confusion over Cole Palmer’s ongoing groin problem, conceding the injury “makes no sense” as the Blues carefully manage their talisman in a demanding season. The 23-year-old is expected to start Saturday’s Premier League clash…
Celtic’s European troubles deepened as Wilfried Nancy’s side fell 3-0 to Roma in the Europa League, leaving the new manager with two home defeats from two matches. Roma struck early when Liam Scales headed into his own net after six…
Lyon continued their strong home form with a 2-1 victory over Go Ahead Eagles, securing their eighth home win in 10 matches across all competitions and keeping their place at the top of the Europa League league-phase standings. The match…