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With just over a week to go until the 2026 World Cup gets under way in Mexico City, it’s time to ask: who are we excited to see play? The tournament has been expanded to 48 teams for the first time ever, and with 26 names in every squad, a total of 1,248 players will be heading to the USA, Mexico and Canada. That’s too many for anyone to track, so Opta’s analysts and football experts have selected 26 players to watch. This is not a list of the 26 best players, nor a list of unknown prospects. The only…

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has unveiled a strong 23-player squad for Nigeria’s upcoming pre-WAFCON 2026 international friendlies against Senegal, with several big names making the cut as preparations intensify for the continental showpiece. The two-match friendly series will take place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, with the first encounter scheduled for Friday, 5 June, followed by the second clash on Monday, 8 June. Big Stars Included as Nigeria Build Up to WAFCON As expected, Madugu named a full-strength squad packed with experience, quality, and international pedigree. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade headlines the list alongside veteran forward Asisat…

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has moved to calm growing speculation over his future after comments made by Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle sparked fresh reports linking him with a summer transfer away from the Turkish champions. The Super Eagles forward has become one of the most sought-after players in European football following another outstanding season, with several top clubs reportedly monitoring his situation ahead of the transfer window. Rumours intensified in recent days after Chelle appeared to suggest that Osimhen could be on the verge of completing a move, while explaining the striker’s absence from Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies against…

Nigerian international Paul Onuachu has added another major accolade to an outstanding campaign after being named the winner of the Turkish Süper Lig Goal of the Season award. The experienced striker earned the prestigious honour for his breathtaking scissor-kick goal in Trabzonspor’s thrilling 4-2 victory over Fatih Karagümrük, a strike that captured the imagination of football fans across Turkey and ultimately received the highest number of votes in the league’s season-ending poll. The award represents another significant milestone in what has been a memorable season for the towering forward, who has enjoyed one of the most productive campaigns of his…

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has revealed why Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman will not be available for Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal. The announcement comes as a surprise to many fans, especially after both players were initially included in the squad for the highly anticipated fixtures. Nigeria will face Poland in Warsaw before taking on Portugal in a high profile encounter later in June, but the Super Eagles will have to navigate both matches without two of their biggest stars. Speaking on the decision, Chelle explained that Osimhen’s ongoing club situation made it necessary for…

FIFA has officially approved two new situations in which the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) can intervene during matches at the upcoming World Cup. Under the updated regulations, VAR officials will now be allowed to review and correct corner kick decisions that are deemed to have been awarded incorrectly by the on field referee. In addition, yellow cards can also be reviewed if officials believe the caution was issued in error following a video review. The changes mark a significant expansion of VAR’s role, although FIFA has clarified that the technology’s powers remain limited to specific incidents. Apart from these two…

Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League triumph over Arsenal was not just another European title win. It was a statistical statement that underlined their growing dominance on the biggest stage, with Luis Enrique joining football royalty and Arsenal left stunned by numbers they will not want to revisit. PSG secured back to back Champions League titles after a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes. Arsenal struck first through Kai Havertz, but Ousmane Dembélé levelled from the spot after a foul on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, sending the final into a tense and exhausting finish. The decisive moment came in the…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that defender Gabriel Magalhães personally wanted the responsibility of taking the club’s decisive penalty during their heartbreaking UEFA Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint Germain. The Gunners saw their dreams of European glory shattered after losing a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes in Budapest. Kai Havertz handed Arsenal an early advantage before Ousmane Dembele restored parity for PSG, forcing the final into extra time and eventually penalties. The shootout ended in disappointment for the Premier League champions as Eberechi Eze and Gabriel both failed to convert their spot…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hailed Paris Saint Germain as the best team in world football after his side suffered a painful defeat in the UEFA Champions League final. The Gunners fell short in Budapest despite producing a spirited performance against the French champions, who retained their European crown following a dramatic penalty shootout victory. Arsenal took the lead through Kai Havertz before Ousmane Dembele restored parity for PSG, with the match ending 1-1 after 120 minutes of intense action. However, missed penalties from Eberechi Eze and Gabriel ultimately proved costly as Luis Enrique’s men held their nerve to secure…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Jurrien Timber and Noni Madueke are both available for Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint Germain in Budapest. Arteta delivered the positive update while speaking to reporters on Friday evening ahead of the highly anticipated showdown. “Timber is fit. Fit enough to start? Yeah. Madueke? Yeah, he is fit. The only one is Ben,” Arteta said. Timber has not featured since March after suffering an injury during Arsenal’s victory over Everton, raising doubts over whether he would recover in time for the final. Madueke also faced fitness concerns after picking up…