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Nigeria National League (NNL) club Crown FC have appointed Fatai Akande as their new technical adviser as preparations continue for the 2026/27 season. The appointment was confirmed by Oyo State Commissioner for Sports, Wasilat Adegoke, who announced the decision on Tuesday. Akande takes over with the responsibility of leading the club into a new campaign after Crown FC narrowly missed out on promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) last season. Club officials are expected to rely on the experienced coach to strengthen the squad, improve performances, and build a competitive team capable of challenging for promotion. Known for…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the officiating team for the decisive 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match between Benin Republic and Nigeria’s Flamingos. Ugandan referee Shamirah Nabadda has been selected to oversee the encounter as the centre referee. She will be assisted by Mali’s Fanta Idrissa Kone as the first assistant referee and Burundi’s Fides Bangurambona as the second assistant referee. Another Ugandan official, Josephine Nantongo, has been appointed as the reserve referee for the fixture. CAF has also assigned Togolese official Aissata Ameyo as the match commissioner, while Senegal’s Fatou Gaye will serve as…

Former Super Eagles skipper William Troost-Ekong believes England have what it takes to defeat Norway when both sides meet in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The highly anticipated encounter is scheduled for Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. England booked their place in the last eight after edging co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in the Round of 16. The Three Lions managed to secure the win despite finishing the match with 10 men following Jarell Quansah’s dismissal. Norway, meanwhile, impressed with a 2-0 victory over one of the tournament favourites. Star striker Erling Haaland stole the spotlight by…

Nigerian winger Samuel Kalu has extended his stay at Bulgarian side Botev Plovdiv after signing a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2029. The agreement puts an end to recent speculation linking the former Super Eagles star with a move away from the club. Bulgarian rivals Levski Sofia, along with several clubs in Switzerland, had reportedly expressed interest in securing his signature. Despite the transfer interest, Botev Plovdiv opted to reward the 28-year-old with a fresh long-term contract, reaffirming their confidence in his abilities. Kalu joined the Yellow and Blacks last summer following his departure from…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the officiating team for the decisive 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match between Benin Republic and Nigeria’s Flamingos. Ugandan referee Shamirah Nabadda has been selected to oversee the encounter as the centre referee. She will be assisted by Mali’s Fanta Idrissa Kone as the first assistant referee and Burundi’s Fides Bangurambona as the second assistant referee. Another Ugandan official, Josephine Nantongo, has been appointed as the reserve referee for the fixture. CAF has also assigned Togolese official Aissata Ameyo as the match commissioner, while Senegal’s Fatou Gaye will serve as…

Former Watford captain Troy Deeney believes Cristiano Ronaldo’s failure to win the FIFA World Cup makes it difficult to rank the Portugal star among football’s greatest ever players. Deeney shared his opinion after Portugal’s 2026 World Cup campaign came to an end with a Round of 16 defeat to Spain, ending Ronaldo’s latest attempt to lift the sport’s most prestigious trophy. While acknowledging Ronaldo’s remarkable achievements throughout his career, the former striker argued that the absence of a World Cup title remains a significant gap in his résumé when discussing the greatest players in football history. He also suggested that…

France forward Kylian Mbappe has climbed to the top of the 2026 Ballon d’Or race following his standout display in his country’s World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco. The latest rankings, published by Polymarket and shared by football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, place the Real Madrid star ahead of England captain Harry Kane by a three-percentage-point margin. Mbappe strengthened his claim for football’s biggest individual prize after playing a decisive role in France’s 2-0 win. Although he failed to convert an early penalty, the 27-year-old bounced back after the break, opening the scoring in the 60th minute before setting up…

France head into Thursday’s FIFA World Cup quarter final against Morocco as clear favourites, but the Atlas Lions have already shown they are capable of upsetting the odds on the biggest stage. According to the Opta supercomputer, France have a 62.2% chance of winning in normal time, while Morocco’s chances of causing an upset stand at 15.7%. The remaining 22.1% of simulations ended level after 90 minutes, meaning extra time and possibly penalties would be needed. Victory for France would secure a third consecutive World Cup semi final appearance following their triumph in 2018 and runners up finish in 2022.…

Certainly. Spain left it late to book their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring a dramatic stoppage-time winner to secure a 1-0 victory over Portugal at Dallas Stadium. The Arsenal midfielder needed just six minutes after coming off the bench to make the decisive contribution. Receiving a perfectly weighted pass from fellow substitute Ferran Torres, Merino composed himself before slotting beyond Diogo Costa in the 91st minute, sending Spain into the last eight and ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup campaign. The result sends Luis de la Fuente’s side into a…

There was an unmistakable sense of finality when the full-time whistle sounded in Dallas. Portugal’s 1-0 defeat to Spain did more than end their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. It almost certainly marked the final World Cup appearance of Cristiano Ronaldo, bringing to a close one of the greatest international careers football has ever witnessed. For nearly two decades, Ronaldo has defined Portugal’s ambitions on the biggest stages. Every tournament carried the same expectation. If Portugal were to achieve something extraordinary, their captain would almost certainly be at the heart of it. This time, however, the script ended differently. Spain…