The South Africa Football Association (SAFA), is not leaving any stone unturned as they prepare for two crucial World Cup Qualifiers next month, first against the Crocodiles of Lesotho and then against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. They have made public a strong provisional squad made up of 40 players from the domestic league and…
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, PIF, has put up Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr and three other clubs up for sale, amid plans to slow down spending. The country’s four biggest clubs Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal were placed under the ownership of the Saudi PIF back in 2023. The PIF announced it would own 75 per…
Nigeria’s D’Tigers were left to rue missed chances at the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket after bowing out of the tournament, with head coach Mohammed Abdulrahman and team captain Ike Nwamu expressing disappointment over their quarter-final exit, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Both lamented the team’s inability to capitalise on key moments, admitting that the result fell short of…
A former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West, on Friday, berated the Nigeria Football Federation and Lagos State Government for allegedly abandoning the family of late goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. Speaking at Rufai’s burial in a video posted by News Central on Friday, the ex-Inter Milan star expressed disappointment over what he described as the neglect of…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, said Ballon d’Or winner Rodri is fit to return against Tottenham on Saturday and remains for him “the best player in the world.” The Spanish midfielder missed the majority of last season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Arsenal in September. Rodri made his return towards the end…
Manchester United are closing in on a deal to sign Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens this summer transfer window. According to Fabrizio Romano, terms have almost been agreed with Lammens while the clubs continue to work towards a deal. Man United are keen to sign a new goalkeeper after their first-choice goalkeeper, Andre Onana recently…
Spanish club, Getafe is considering selling Nigerian midfielder, Christantus Uche due to financial difficulties. The Azuolones have not been able to register new signings for the new season due to financial challenges. Uche enjoyed a breakout campaign last with Getafe last season. The 22-year-old was signed from Segunda Division club Ceuta last summer. The attacking…
Bendel Insurance defender, Dennis Chigozie says that the target of the club is to win the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL title. The Benin Arsenals failed to secure a place on the continent last season. Chigozie says that their shortfall in the last campaign will reignite their desire in the new season. “Last season,…
Manchester United are looking at Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller, as they explore the market for a midfielder in this transfer window. Stiller is a player United admire and are considering signing to bolster Ruben Amorim’s squad. However, it has not gone further than initial interest, as there has been no club-to-club contact. Stiller is a Germany…
Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire, has claimed the Premier League club blocked his exit this summer. According to Maguire, several clubs were interested in signing him, but United refused to entertain any offers. “I am almost certain that Man United made it clear this summer that I could not leave under any circumstances,” he said….
