17.09.2026

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NFF Fines Clubs for 2026 President Federation Cup Failures and Imposes Sanctions

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has imposed fines on clubs that failed to honor fixtures in the 2026 President Federation Cup. The NFF Disciplinary Committee also sanctioned Gombe United, Wikki Tourist, and Kwara United for various incidents involving fan violence and security failures in NPFL and NNL matches. Fines and penalties were handed down accordingly....

Eric Chelle Addresses Contract Uncertainty Amid Opposition and Leaks

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has spoken out about the uncertainty surrounding his contract. Despite having one year left on his deal, Chelle claims certain individuals are working against his continued tenure. The leak of his contract details to the media has complicated negotiations, which were initially progressing after a strong AFCON showing....

Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas Convicted of Financial Crimes, Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

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Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, president of the Democratic Republic of Congo Football Federation, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for financial crimes including money laundering, embezzlement, and forgery. Two other federation officials, Badji Mombo Wantete and Raoul Kanda, were also sentenced to five years in prison. The ruling is a significant development in the investigation into corruption....

Southampton and Port Vale Pull off Shocks in FA Cup Fifth-Round

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Southampton and Port Vale caused major upsets in the FA Cup fifth round, with Southampton beating Fulham 1-0 and Port Vale defeating Sunderland 1-0. The two teams join Premier League sides Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Liverpool in the quarter-finals. Leeds United and West Ham United will complete the last-eight lineup....

Jesse Lingard Joins Corinthians for 2026 Season with Potential Extension

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Jesse Lingard has joined Brazilian club Corinthians for the remainder of 2026 after two years at FC Seoul. His contract may be extended until 2027 based on performance targets. Lingard previously played for Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, and he scored 16 goals during his time in South Korea....

Rivers United Extend NPFL Lead with 3-1 Win Over Bendel Insurance

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Rivers United secured a 3-1 win over Bendel Insurance, extending their NPFL lead with two matches in hand. Chijioke Mbaoma, Wisdom Samuel, and Samson Obi were on target. Rangers also dominated Remo Stars 4-1, while Enyimba fell 2-1 to Warri Wolves, leaving the nine-time champions in the relegation zone....

Ghana to Face Wales in Historic Friendly Match Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

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The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that Ghana’s senior national team will face Wales in an international friendly on June 2, 2026, as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match will be held at the Cardiff City Stadium and marks the first-ever senior men’s meeting between the two nations....

Real Madrid Fined for Nazi Salute Incident in Champions League Match

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Real Madrid was fined 15,000 euros by UEFA after a fan performed a Nazi salute during their Champions League match against Benfica. The fan was expelled, and the club faces a partial stadium closure. Despite the incident, Real Madrid secured a 2-1 win, advancing to the quarter-finals to face Manchester City....

CAF Champions League Quarterfinal Fixtures Confirmed: Espérance vs Al Ahly

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CAF has confirmed the quarterfinal matchups for the 2023 Champions League. Espérance SC will face defending champions Al Ahly SC in a highly anticipated clash. Other key fixtures include AS FAR vs Pyramids FC and Mamelodi Sundowns vs Stade Malien. The two-legged encounters promise high drama and excitement....

Morocco Appoints Mohamed Ouahbi as National Team Coach for 2026 World Cup

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Mohamed Ouahbi has replaced Walid Regragui as Morocco’s head coach, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ouahbi will lead the team in Group C, alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti. He brings extensive coaching experience, including guiding Morocco's U-20 team to a historic FIFA U-20 World Cup victory in 2025....

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