By Esther Ososanya Ten clubs have sealed their places in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League play-off stage following Tuesday’s decisive third qualifying round second-leg matches. Pinnacle Daily reports that Turkish giants Fenerbahçe thrashed Feyenoord 5-2 at home to secure a 6-4 aggregate victory, while Pafos of Cyprus advanced with a 3-0 aggregate win after defeating …
By Esther Ososanya Former Nigeria international Dimeji Lawal has expressed deep disappointment over the home-based Super Eagles’ disastrous 4-0 defeat to Sudan, which confirmed their early exit from the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Zanzibar. The match, played on Tuesday night at the Amman Stadium, saw Sudan net twice in each half, leaving Nigeria …
By Esther Ososanya Chelsea have emerged as the biggest sellers in the ongoing summer transfer window, generating a record €232 million from player departures. The Premier League side sits comfortably at the top of the global sales list, ahead of Bayern Munich, who have brought in €209 million from outgoing transfers, and league champions Liverpool, …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has issued a firm warning to all participating clubs, players, and officials ahead of the new season, reiterating its zero-tolerance stance on involvement in betting activities. The league made this clear in an official memo signed by its Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, as preparations intensify …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s star goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has earned a historic nomination for the 2025 Women’s Yachine Trophy, following her outstanding performance at the recent Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and a standout year for both club and country. The award, presented by the organisers of the Ballon d’Or, recognises the best female …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s Super Falcons have remained in 36th place in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, despite clinching their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco last month. The update, released Thursday by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), reflects global movements in women’s football based on recent international …
By Esther Ososanya Former Arsenal and Ghana international midfielder Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail by a London court following formal charges of rape and sexual assault involving three women. Partey, 32, appeared before the Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, where Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring confirmed the bail terms. Under the conditions, Partey is barred …
By Esther Ososanya In a major squad overhaul ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, Bendel Insurance Football Club has officially confirmed the departure of 25 players, including some of its most prominent first-team names. Among the key exits are club captain Meyiwa Oritseweyinmi, veteran striker Austin Ogunye, and experienced forward Bernard …
By Esther Ososanya After a season in the lower division, Ekiti United Football Club has confirmed its return to the Nigeria National League (NNL) ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. The announcement was made by the club’s media officer, Blessing Akinyemi, who revealed that the team has successfully acquired a promotion slot to feature in Nigeria’s …
By Esther Ososanya FC Barcelona may begin the new LaLiga season with a depleted squad as six key players, including high-profile loan signing Marcus Rashford, are yet to be officially registered with the league due to ongoing financial constraints. According to the report, the Spanish champions are once again grappling with La Liga’s stringent financial …
