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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suffered another major setback after his senior adviser, Carlos Cordeiro, resigned in protest over the governing body's controversial proposal to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors. Cordeiro's resignation came just hours after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) joined UEFA and Concacaf in opposing the investment proposal, deepening the growing resistance to a plan that has sparked intense debate across the global football community. […]

Eddie Howe has stepped down as manager of Newcastle United, bringing an end to a five-year tenure at St James' Park, according to reports by the BBC and Sky Sports. The 48-year-old took charge of the Magpies in November 2021, replacing Steve Bruce, and oversaw one of the club's most successful periods in recent history. Under Howe, Newcastle ended a decades-long wait for major silverware by winning the League Cup […]

Barcelona Sign Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund Spanish champions Barcelona have completed the signing of German forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract. The Catalan club announced on Thursday that the 24-year-old has signed a deal that will keep him at the club until June 30, 2031. The transfer is reportedly worth €29 million, with additional performance-related bonuses. Adeyemi becomes Barcelona's second major signing of the summer […]

Former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo has died at the age of 40. He reportedly collapsed while playing a football match in Kaduna State. The incident occurred at a local pitch in the Angwan Yelwa area of the city, where he had featured as a second-half substitute. Eyewitness accounts indicate that he suddenly slumped on the field without any physical contact. Immediate efforts were made to revive him before he […]

  Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has explained how the Federal Government used technology to uncover widespread payroll fraud, revealing that the integration of the Bank Verification Number (BVN) system led to the discovery of 45,000 ghost workers within the federal payroll. Adeosun made this known while speaking at a public policy dialogue in Lagos, where she reflected on her time in office and the reforms introduced to tackle […]

The Super Eagles will face Poland and Portugal in international friendly matches in June as part of preparations for upcoming major competitions, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced. The confirmation was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the NFF Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, who described the fixtures as important tests for the national team. According to the federation, the match against Poland will be played on […]