Gattuso apologises after Italy miss World Cup again
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has apologised after the Azzurri failed to qualify for a third straight World Cup, describing the playoff defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina as a painful blow....
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Tuchel asks for perspective after England lose to Japan at Wembley
Thomas Tuchel urged calm after England’s 1-0 home defeat to Japan, saying the loss should be treated as a lesson rather than a panic point before the World Cup....
Infantino says Iran will play World Cup matches in US as scheduled
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Iran will still play their 2026 World Cup group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite recent uncertainty around travel, safety, and calls for a venue shift....
Aweroro hails Shooting Stars mentality after 3-1 win over Rangers in Ibadan
Shooting Stars coach Nurudeen Aweroro praised his players’ mentality and resilience after their 3-1 NPFL win over Enugu Rangers in Ibadan, calling it one of the team’s best performances against a tough opponent....
Maduka Okoye out of Jordan friendly as Chelle faces goalkeeper call
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will miss Nigeria’s friendly against Jordan after suffering a thigh knock in training, leaving head coach Éric Chelle to decide between Francis Uzoho and Adebayo Adeleye for the starting role. Nigeria are also without Semi Ajayi, while Bruno Onyemaechi has left camp for personal reasons....
Kenya pay $30m CAF fee as AFCON 2027 hosting preparations intensify
Kenya say they have paid the required $30 million hosting fee to CAF for AFCON 2027 and restructured their local organising setup, a move that eases immediate pressure and shifts attention back to infrastructure and delivery....
NPFL suspend Kennedy Boboye for 17 matches, sanction Bendel Insurance after Plateau United draw
The NPFL have suspended Bendel Insurance head coach Kennedy Boboye for 17 matches and fined him ₦2 million after the club’s chaotic 2-2 draw with Plateau United. Bendel Insurance were also hit with multiple sanctions, including fines and three home games behind closed doors....
Ghana sack Otto Addo 72 days before 2026 World Cup after poor run
Ghana have parted ways with head coach Otto Addo just 72 days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a poor run of results, including defeats to Germany and Austria in recent friendlies. The Ghana Football Association said the decision takes immediate effect....
CAF unveils referee and judicial reforms after AFCON final controversy
CAF says it is changing its statutes and regulations to rebuild trust in referees, VAR operators and judicial bodies after the controversy that followed the 2025 AFCON final, with Patrice Motsepe also pushing for better training and stronger professional standards....
Calvin Bassey set for April 11 return after back issue forced Super Eagles withdrawal
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey is expected to return on April 11 after a minor back issue ruled him out of Nigeria’s March friendlies, handing the Super Eagles a timely fitness boost....