News as it breaks
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has resigned from office. Gusau announced his resignation on Thursday at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja, bringing his tenure to an end amid growing concerns over the state of Nigerian football. He confirmed his decision during a press conference with journalists…
Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence in emphatic fashion as they beat promoted Coventry City 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard score as Mikel Arteta’s side dominate their opening league game of the season. Havertz puts Arsenal ahead after 15 minutes…
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since the death of his father, Jorge Messi, but Inter Miami were held to a 2-2 draw by Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer on Wednesday. Messi put Inter Miami ahead 2-1 in the 26th minute with a trademark curling left-footed strike into the…
Former Nigerian football star Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has picked Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo while discussing the two football legends on The Big One Podcast. Okocha acknowledged Ronaldo’s exceptional goalscoring ability but described the Portuguese star primarily as a goalscorer, comparing him with Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. “Ronaldo is…
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala is training individually after undergoing medical tests following his collapse during Saturday’s 3-1 friendly win over RB Leipzig. The 23-year-old Germany international fell to the pitch at the end of the match and required medical attention amid hot conditions in Munich, where temperatures rose above…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons miss the 2027 Women’s World Cup after losing 2-1 to South Africa in a dramatic play-off in Casablanca. The defeat means Nigeria will miss the Women’s World Cup for the first time since the tournament began. South Africa took the lead in the 56th minute…
Paris Saint-Germain have strengthened their status as Europe’s leading club after beating Aston Villa 2-1 to win the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué scored for the Champions League holders, while 17-year-old Brian Madjo netted his first goal for Villa on his senior debut. The victory…
US President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino as the football chief faces mounting criticism over a failed private investment plan and allegations of a workplace affair. Trump said FIFA would make a “terrible mistake” by replacing Infantino, who is due to seek re-election next…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the dates and host countries for several major competitions in the 2026-27 football calendar. CAF said the move would provide greater certainty for national football associations, commercial partners, broadcasters and supporters across the continent. In a statement published on its…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unanimously endorsed FIFA’s admission that mistakes were made in handling the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), while reaffirming its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino and its commitment to governance, transparency and due process. The decision was reached during a meeting of the…
