FIFA has named Nigerian referee Abiola Kasimu Abdulsalam among the 81 officials selected for this year’s U-17 World Cup in Qatar. The 34-year-old Zamfara-born referee is the only Nigerian centre referee on the list and one of four referees selected from Africa. His appointment marks the first time in 25 years that a Nigerian centre referee will officiate at the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Abdulsalam became a FIFA-listed referee in […]
Chelsea midfielder Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli has become the club’s youngest-ever Premier League player after making his debut against Brentford at the age of 16 years and 255 days. He is the latest of several teenagers to break into Chelsea’s first team, with the club’s youngest competitive debutants including: Ian Hamilton — 16 years, 138 days Kingsley Whiffen — 16 years, 157 days Reggie Walsh — 16 years, 193 days Reggie Watson […]
Twenty Super Eagles players have arrived at the team’s camp in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom, ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches. Among those in camp are Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Semi Ajayi, Tolu Arokodare, Raphael Onyedika and Frank Onyeka. Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali were expected to join the squad later on Tuesday. […]
Senegalese football star Sadio Mané has launched a $20.4 million agro-industrial project in his hometown of Bambali, southern Senegal. The project, known as SM10 Agro, was launched on September 19 and is aimed at expanding mango processing and creating jobs in the region. The facility will have the capacity to process about 8,500 tonnes of mangoes annually into products including mango pulp, dried fruit and mango butter. It will also […]
Manchester United crashed out of the Carabao Cup after surrendering a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton at Old Trafford on Wednesday. United took control early in the match but Brighton fought back through Pascal Gross and other second-half goals to complete the comeback and advance to the next round. The defeat marked the first time in 145 attempts that Manchester United had lost at Old Trafford after taking […]
Todd Boehly has stepped down as Chelsea chairman after selling his stake in the club to majority owner Clearlake Capital, which has now taken full control of the club. Boehly and director Mark Walter sold their shares in a deal worth almost £1 billion, representing about a quarter of Chelsea. The club said Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss will remain an important stakeholder in the ownership group. Boehly became Chelsea chairman […]
Real Madrid have defended Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior after the forwards obscured a solidarity message for the people of Ceuta before Tuesday’s LaLiga match against Elche. A Real Madrid official told Reuters that the club accepted Elche’s request for both teams to wear shirts carrying the message, “Todos somos caballas” — meaning “We are all mackerels” — but allowed players to decide individually whether to wear the shirts. Mbappe […]
The opening weeks of the 2026/27 season have produced strong attacking performances across Europe’s major leagues, with several players already recording impressive goal and assist numbers. The ranking, based on figures published by Planet Football, combines goals and assists in the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1. Raphinha — 9 contributions 6 goals, 3 assists Kylian Mbappé — 9 contributions 7 goals, 2 assists Sergio Camello […]
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has graduated from the PFA Business School with a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship, earning a Merit. The Coventry City forward announced the achievement on social media, describing it as another proud moment away from football. Awoniyi said the qualification reflects his belief in continuing education alongside his professional football career. He also thanked the school, lecturers, fellow students, family and friends for […]
