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The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony on December 16 brought football’s biggest names together to celebrate the top performers from around the world. Fans tuned in from every corner of the globe to see their favourite stars take the spotlight. FIFA honoured players for their performances between August 2024 and August 2025, highlighting the season’s most consistent and impactful stars. While individual awards featured prominently, the Best FIFA 11—for both men and women—served as the ultimate showcase of elite talent. Men’s Best FIFA 11 2025 (4-4-2) Donnarumma Hakimi, Pacho, van Dijk, Mendes Palmer, Bellingham, Vitinha, Pedri Lamine Yamal, Dembele UEFA…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Inter Milan capitalized on stunning slips from their rivals to climb to the top of Serie A on a chaotic Sunday, turning what was already a thrilling title race into an absolute nail-biter heading into the festive break. In a day packed with surprises, the Nerazzurri secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory away at Genoa, with goals from Yann Bisseck and captain Lautaro Martínez proving decisive despite a late consolation from the host. The win propelled Simone Inzaghi’s side to 33 points after 15 matches, leapfrogging the chasing pack. Earlier in the day, prior leaders AC Milan were…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare announced his Premier League arrival in style, scoring his maiden goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers with a 90th-minute header against Arsenal – only for the Gunners to snatch a 2-1 victory in stoppage time. The 25-year-old, who joined Wolves from Genk for £24 million in September 2025, glanced a cross from substitute Mateus Mané beyond David Raya to cancel out an earlier own goal by Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. His strike made him the first Nigerian to score in the Premier League for Wolves and sparked jubilant scenes among the away fans. But heartbreak…

Nigeria will take on Egypt in an international friendly at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday evening as both sides round off preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Although the match does not carry full international status, it remains an important test between two of Africa’s most successful football nations. For the Super Eagles, it is a rushed dress rehearsal shaped by FIFA rules that allowed European clubs to delay the release of key players. Nigeria had planned two warm-up games before the tournament, but disruptions mean this clash could be their only outing before AFCON kicks off…

Shooting Stars and Abia Warriors recorded important away victories on Matchday 17 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, boosting their ambitions as the title race and the battle for top-half positions continued to intensify. In Kano, Shooting Stars claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Barau FC, with Sodiq Ibrahim’s early strike in the ninth minute proving decisive. The Ibadan-based side struck early and then showed composure and tactical discipline to protect their advantage for the remainder of the contest, frustrating their hosts and securing all three points on the road. That result moved Shooting Stars to 26 points from 17…

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has issued a stern warning to Arsenal, insisting their current level of performance will not be enough to secure the Premier League title, despite Sunday’s narrow 2-1 win over Wolves. Neville believes Mikel Arteta’s side must quickly raise their standards or risk being overtaken in the title race before they fully realise the danger. The former England international made his comments while analysing the match, which Arsenal won in dramatic fashion at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners took the lead in the 70th minute when Bukayo Saka delivered a corner that ultimately found its…

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has found himself at the centre of controversy in Turkey, following claims that he may have deliberately picked up a suspension ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigerian striker, who is expected to link up with the Super Eagles squad for the AFCON in the coming days, has been criticised in sections of the Turkish media after receiving a late yellow card in his club’s Super Lig fixture against Antalyaspor on Saturday. Osimhen went into the match already under disciplinary pressure, having previously been booked in league games against Beşiktaş, Kocaelispor and…

Preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations gathered further momentum on Monday as more players arrived at the Super Eagles’ training camp in Cairo, Egypt, pushing the number of players currently in camp to ten. Among the latest players to report for duty are defender Semi Ajayi, winger Ademola Lookman and versatile full-back Bright Osayi-Samuel, all of whom are expected to play key roles in Nigeria’s AFCON campaign. They were also joined by defender Igho Ogbu, goalkeeper Amas Obasogie and midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi, further boosting the options available to the coaching crew. The new arrivals have linked up with…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has cautioned referees and other match officials nationwide, warning that sanctions will follow any continued lapses in officiating standards. The federation disclosed that decisive steps are being prepared to address the growing number of disputed calls and questionable judgments recorded in local competitions. This position was made known after a meeting of the NFF Executive Committee in Abuja. According to the Nigeria Football Federation, there is widespread dissatisfaction with the conduct of referees across the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Nigeria National League (NNL), Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), and Nationwide League One (NLO). The…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have officially commenced their training camp in Cairo as preparations intensify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Team officials confirmed that the squad is lodged at the Renaissance Hotel in Cairo, where head coach Eric Sékou Chelle, his assistants, and members of the technical crew are already settled. Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho is the first player to arrive in camp. The Omonia Nicosia shot-stopper landed in the Egyptian capital in the early hours of Sunday. The camp opening sets the stage for an international friendly against the Egyptian national team, the Pharaohs, scheduled for Tuesday at the…