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High Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, the first indigenous coach to lead Nigeria to a FIFA World Cup, has died. His family confirmed his passing on Monday at the age of 88. A towering figure in African football, Onigbinde’s career spanned decades of tactical evolution and administrative service. He famously steered the Super Eagles during the 2002…
Iraq national team manager Graham Arnold has issued an urgent appeal to FIFA for the postponement of his country’s decisive World Cup inter-continental play-off match, warning that ongoing airspace closures triggered by the escalating US-Israeli conflict with Iran could force the Lions of Mesopotamia to field a severely weakened squad for the most significant fixture…
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen says Galatasaray S.K. will approach their upcoming UEFA Champions League round of 16 clash against Liverpool F.C. with renewed confidence following a decisive Istanbul derby victory over Beşiktaş J.K.. The Turkish champions secured a 1–0 win in the derby on Saturday after Osimhen headed home the only goal of the…
United States President Donald Trump extended a warm reception to Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates at the White House, marking their 2025 Major League Soccer Cup championship with reflections on the sport’s growth in America and a nod to past icons. The event unfolded on Thursday, March 5, 2026,…
FIFA has officially confirmed the six-team line-up for the inter-confederation play-off tournament that will determine the final two spots at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with DR Congo named as Africa’s representative and Nigeria’s last avenue to the tournament firmly closed. The world football governing body issued an accreditation notice to journalists on Wednesday,…
The Super Eagles head coach has made a decisive call on his goalkeeping department, favouring experience and availability as the team prepares for crucial competitive fixtures later this month. New Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has designated Francis Uzoho as Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper following the current inactivity of Stanley Nwabali, who remains without…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot offered no excuses after his side’s 2-1 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Tuesday night, describing the result as emblematic of a pattern that has defined his team’s Premier League campaign. The Dutchman did not hide behind misfortune following a stoppage-time deflected strike from Andre that sealed victory for the…
Fifa on Tuesday officially marked 100 days until the start of the 2026 World Cup, publishing a series of celebratory posts on its digital platforms. Yet amid the countdown to the expanded 48-team tournament, the world football governing body offered no update on a disciplinary matter that could still alter the lineup of nations heading…
Real Madrid’s title defence suffered a bruising setback on Monday as Getafe secured a shock 1-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabéu. A sublime first-half volley from Martin Satriano condemned the hosts to their second consecutive league defeat, leaving them four points adrift of leaders Barcelona. Without the injured Kylian Mbappé, Madrid’s attack lacked its usual…
FIFA Plans Tough New Rules On Mouth-Covering Ahead Of 2026 World Cup Football’s governing body is considering one of its most direct interventions yet in the fight against racism on the pitch, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino publicly advocating for the automatic sending off of any player who conceals their mouth while communicating with an…
