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Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has officially released his final 23-man squad for South Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures against Lesotho and Nigeria. The Belgian tactician, who initially revealed a provisional squad last week, trimmed his selection on Thursday afternoon, confirming the players who will carry the nation’s hopes in September. The qualifiers mark the start of a decisive campaign for South Africa, as the team looks to return to the World Cup for the first time since hosting the tournament in 2010. Broos, who guided Bafana Bafana to the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations,…

Three clubs have confirmed their spots in this season’s UEFA Champions League league phase after successfully navigating the decisive play-off second-leg fixtures on Tuesday night. Pafos FC made history by qualifying for the league phase for the first time. The Cypriot side battled to a 1-1 draw against Serbian powerhouse Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade, completing a 3-2 aggregate triumph. Pafos had edged the first leg at home and needed only a composed display away to see the job through. Their away goal proved vital in securing a place among Europe’s elite. In Austria, Bodø/Glimt suffered a 2-1 defeat to Sturm…

The draw for the third round of this season’s Carabao Cup is set to take place on Wednesday and it will feature a format that is slightly different from what fans are used to. The change comes as a result of the participation of several English clubs in European competitions this season. With teams competing in the Champions League and the Europa League, the English Football League has decided to ensure that these clubs do not play against each other at this stage of the competition. In a statement released ahead of the draw, the EFL confirmed that eight Premier…

LKazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty carved out a historic achievement on Tuesday night, securing their first ever place in the UEFA Champions League group stage after defeating Celtic 3 to 2 on penalties in Almaty. The Kazakh side held the Scottish club to back to back goalless draws over both legs, forcing a dramatic shootout. Celtic crumbled under pressure, missing three penalties including a decisive miss by Daizen Maeda, confirming their drop into the Europa League. The standout figure of the night was 21 year old goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov. His crucial save in extra time against Luke McCowan kept Kairat in the…

Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool: Teenage Sensation Ngumoha Delivers Historic Late Winner Rio Ngumoha etched his name into Premier League history with a dramatic stoppage-time strike, earning Liverpool a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park. The 16-year-old, making his league debut just days before his 17th birthday, fired home in the 100th minute to cap off a remarkable night for the defending champions. His goal not only sealed all three points for Arne Slot’s men but also made him the youngest Liverpool player ever to score in the Premier League, and the fourth-youngest in the competition’s history.…

The 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season began in style on Sunday, delivering a mix of big wins, shock defeats, and tight battles as clubs jostled for early momentum in the campaign. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Match Day One fixtures were staged across multiple venues nationwide. El-Kanemi Warriors kicked off their season with a convincing 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance, while Bayelsa United stunned hosts Shooting Stars 1-0 in Ibadan. Newly promoted Barau FC held giants Enyimba to a goalless draw in a hard-fought contest. Wikki Tourist edged Plateau United 1-0, Abia Warriors secured a 1-0 win…

As the new European football season gained full speed over the weekend, Nigerian players continued to make headlines across top leagues, with standout performances and mixed fortunes for several Super Eagles stars. From England to Turkey, Scotland to Portugal, their displays ranged from match-winning contributions to frustrating absences due to injury. Alex Iwobi led the charge with an influential outing in the Premier League, while Victor Osimhen opened his goal account in Turkey. Here is a detailed look at how they fared across the continent. IWOBI, BASSEY (FULHAM) Alex Iwobi was a key figure for Fulham in their Premier League…

Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has called on footballers to take financial discipline seriously, saying players who end up broke after their careers should face legal consequences. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champion, who recently confirmed his retirement from international football, took to X to remind active players that their earnings are compressed into a short career span and must be managed as lifetime income. “Start saving from your first paycheck. No matter how little you earn, always set something aside for the future,” Ideye advised. He further urged players to pray for a strong support network, noting…

Besiktas boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has applauded Wilfred Ndidi’s influence following the Nigerian midfielder’s solid display in Thursday’s 1-1 UEFA Conference League play-off first leg clash with Lausanne-Sport. Ndidi, who made the switch to the Turkish giants this summer after an eight-year stint with Leicester City, played a key role as the visitors battled to a draw in Switzerland. Arriving in Istanbul with a reputation as one of the Premier League’s most reliable holding midfielders, the 27-year-old has quickly begun to justify the hype. Solskjaer, who previously came up against Ndidi during his time managing Manchester United, believes the midfielder…

Ronaldo’s wait for a major trophy with Al-Nassr continues after a dramatic Saudi Super Cup defeat to Al Ahli on Saturday night in Riyadh. The Portuguese forward looked set to finally lift silverware for the club when he opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 15th minute, a landmark goal that took his tally to 100 for Al-Nassr. The game started brightly for Al-Nassr as they dominated possession early and pressed high up the pitch. Ronaldo’s goal seemed to settle them, but Al Ahli grew into the contest. Franck Kessié struck an equalizer just before halftime, finishing off…