WAFCON 2025: Zambia’s Hauptle delivers bold message to Nigeria
Zambia women’s head coach Nora Hauptle has revealed that her players are confident and ready to take on Nigeria in their quarterfinal clash on Friday. The Copper Queens and the Super Falcons renew their rivalry in the last eight of the 2025 Women’s African Cup of Nations, a rematch of the 2022 bronze medal match. […]
Nathan Tella tips Xabi Alonso for success at Real Madrid
Bayer Leverkusen forward Nathan Tella is confident Xabi Alonso will thrive at Spanish side Real Madrid if given the chance to settle. Alonso joined Real Madrid ahead of the recently-concluded FIFA Club World Cup tournament in the United States, following Carlo Ancelotti’s exit at the end of last season. Read this: Real Madrid confirm Xabi […]
Euro 2025: Switzerland’s Sundhage relishing tough Spain challenge
Pia Sundhage believes the quarterfinal clash against Spain in the quarterfinals of the Women’s 2025 European Championships, represents her biggest test as manager of Switzerland. The Swiss women finished second in Group A behind Norway, setting up a tough quarterfinal test against the world champions, who topped Group B with a flawless record. Ahead of […]
Ola Aina eager to represent Nigeria at the FIFA World Cup
Nigeria defender Ola Aina has expressed readiness to feature at the FIFA World Cup next year, after missing out on the last two editions. The Super Eagles have failed to qualify for the last two tournaments, and are in danger of missing the competition for a third consecutive time. Check this: Nigeria World Cup bid […]
Crystal Palace’s Parish confirms plans to challenge Europa League demotion
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has confirmed that the club will lodge an appeal after being demoted from the Europa League by UEFA. European football governing body UEFA, had ruled last week that the London side should be demoted from the Europa League to the UEFA Conference League next season after breaching multi-club ownership regulations. […]
Calvin Bassey believes Fulham’s Marco Silva can succeed at a top EPL club
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey believes manager Marco Silva has the credentials and experience to succeed at a top club in the English Premier League. Silva, 48, has had previous stints with Watford and Everton in the English top flight before moving to Craven Cottage in 2021. The Portuguese guided the Cottagers to promotion by winning […]
Jordan Henderson excited at EPL return with Brentford
England international Jordan Henderson has expressed delight after his return to the English Premier League with Brentford. Henderson, 34, secured a return to England just two years after first leaving, when he joined Brentford on Tuesday after he was released by Dutch side Ajax Amsterdam. The midfielder who spent 12 successful years at Premier League […]
Chelsea’s Colwill hungry for more success after Club World Cup win
Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has revealed that his side are ready to compete and win more titles after their FIFA Club World Cup triumph last Sunday. The Blues produced an incredible performance to outclass European champions Paris Saint Germain in the final of the new-look competition, to cap off a hugely successful season where they […]
Gael Clichy backs Dembele for ballon d’Or award
Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Gael Clichy has backed Paris Saint Germain forward Ousmane Dembele to win the prestigious ballon d’Or award. Dembele enjoyed a hugely successful campaign with the French side, contributing 35 goals and 16 assists as they claimed a historic treble which included a first-ever UEFA Champions League title. The French […]
Cole Palmer shines as Chelsea clinch Club World Cup title with win over PSG
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer was the star of the show as produced a stellar display to lead his side to a 3-0 rout of PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday. The 23-year-old produced a scintillating first half display, scoring twice and setting up a third as the Blues pulled off an […]
