Tag: Football

Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi has delivered a firm message to Nigeria international Ademola Lookman, stressing that the winger must demonstrate total commitment before being reintegrated into the squad. La Dea’s campaign has been clouded by Lookman’s transfer saga, after the 27-year-old reportedly attempted to force a move to Serie A rivals Inter Milan during the […]

France’s World Cup winner Bixente Lizarazu has openly criticized Kingsley Coman’s decision to leave Bayern Munich for the Saudi League. The former Bayern star insisted no one could convince him that such a move was based on sporting ambition, arguing that the Saudi league does little to develop players. He maintained that Coman, still in […]

Former Super Eagles striker Simy Nwankwo has completed a transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al Orobah after parting ways with Serie B outfit Salernitana. The 33-year-old forward departs Salernitana following a four-year spell in which he netted nine goals across 47 league appearances. His standout campaign came in 2019/20, when he scored 20 goals to […]

Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez has apologised after an incident in which he spat at a Seattle Sounders staff member following Miami’s 3-0 defeat in the Leagues Cup final on Sunday. The 38-year-old striker issued a statement on Instagram on Thursday, admitting his reaction was unacceptable. “It was a moment of great tension and frustration, […]

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has expressed confidence that Nigeria will overcome their current qualifying challenges and secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria currently sit fourth in Group C of the African qualifiers with seven points from six games. They trail leaders South Africa, who have 13 points, while Rwanda […]

Lionel Messi lit up Buenos Aires on Thursday night with two goals in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Venezuela, as Uruguay, Colombia, and Paraguay also confirmed their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With Argentina already assured of qualification, Messi struck in the 39th and 80th minutes at the packed Mas Monumental Stadium, where 80,000 […]

Saudi Women’s Premier League side Al Hilal have confirmed the signing of Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala on a two-year contract. The six-time Africa Women’s Player of the Year completed her move from National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) outfit Bay FC, where she spent one-and-a-half seasons. She was unveiled on Tuesday through the club’s social […]