Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo remains confident that Nigerian defender Ola Aina will commit to a new contract at the City Ground, despite strong interest from Manchester City, who have identified the 27-year-old as a top target this January. Aina joined Forest as a free agent in the summer of 2023, with the club …
Nigerian striker, Gift Orban joins Hoffenheim from Lyon
Bundesliga club, TSG Hoffenheim have completed the signing of Nigerian forward Gift Orban from Olympic Lyon. Hoffenheim paid €9 million plus €3 million add-ons for the forward to seal the transfer. The 22-year-old had fallen out of favour at Lyon after joining them a year ago from Belgian club Gent. Orban scored five times in …
Former Manchester United Goalkeeper Jack Butland Hospitalized with Internal Bleeding
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Jack Butland, now playing for Rangers, was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday after suffering from a serious internal bleed. The 31-year-old England international, who was set to feature in the highly anticipated Old Firm derby against Celtic on Thursday, has been ruled out of the match. Reports from the Rangers …
Wayne Rooney Sacked as Plymouth Manager Amid Poor Performance and Personal Controversies
Wayne Rooney has been dismissed as manager of Plymouth Argyle after just 25 matches at the helm, leaving the team anchored to the bottom of the Championship table. The former England and Manchester United star, 39, departs following a turbulent seven-month tenure that saw both professional struggles and personal controversies. In a statement released on …
CAF fine Libya $50,000 over misconduct against Benin during AFCON Qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football has announced that it has fined the Libyan Football Federation $50,000 for misconduct during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that Benin played a goalless draw with Libya in Benghazi on the final day of the qualifiers to book a ticket to the continental showpiece. The outcome …
The 2024 Globe Soccer Awards celebrates the stars and legends shaping the beautiful game.
The 2024 Globe Soccer Awards illuminated Dubai on Friday night as football’s elite gathered to honor excellence across all areas of the sport. Established in 2010, the awards have grown into one of football’s most prestigious annual events, recognizing players, coaches, clubs, and agents for their outstanding contributions. Hosted in the United Arab Emirates’ capital, …
Ghana arrive Uyo ahead of their 2024 African Nations Championship qualifier
The Black Galaxies of Ghana have arrived Uyo ahead of their 2024 African Nations Championship qualifier against Nigeria. The second leg encounter is slated for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Saturday. The first leg in Accra ended in a goalless draw. Twenty-six players and technical crew members made the trip to Nigeria. The …
Real Madrid set to give stadium, Santiago Bernabeu new name
The Spanish and European giants are planning to change from ‘Santiago Bernabeu’ to ‘The Bernabeu. The change is a result of commercial and marketing reasons as the rebranding is likely aimed at increasing the stadium’s appeal and commercial value. Real Madrid, who are currently holding the La Liga and Champions League titles, plans to make …
CHAN 2024Q: CAF appoints Moroccan official for Home Eagles vs Ghana
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Moroccan official, Hamza El Fariq as centre referee for the second leg of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier between Nigeria and Ghana. El Fariq will be assisted by his compatriots Abdessamad Abertoune (first assistant) Zakaria Bouchtaoui (second assistant)and Hicham Temsamani (fourth official). Prince Kai Saquee …
Guardiola’s City Sleep Over at Training Ground Amidst Dismal Run”
Manchester City’s players spent Christmas night at the club’s training ground as Pep Guardiola implemented a drastic measure to reset his struggling squad. The unusual arrangement came ahead of their crucial Boxing Day clash against Everton, kicking off at 12:30 pm. Guardiola, grappling with the worst form of his managerial career after losing nine …