Motsepe welcomes corruption probe as AFCON final crisis deepens
CAF president Patrice Motsepe says he would welcome any investigation into corruption allegations after the row over Senegal losing the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco....
Africa
El-Shenawy banned four matches after referee incident in Al Ahly draw
Al Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shenawy has been suspended for four matches after a referee incident following the club’s 1-1 draw with Ceramica Cleopatra....
NPFL Matchday 33 tightens continental race as Ikorodu slip and Abia push on
NPFL Matchday 33 sharpened the race for continental places as Plateau United crushed Ikorodu City 4-1 and Abia Warriors beat Bayelsa United 1-0. The results damaged Ikorodu’s title push, lifted Plateau further from danger, and kept Abia within striking distance with five rounds left in a tightening run-in that now carries title, continental and relegation pressure....
Inter Lagos promotion to NPFL could reshape the Lagos football map
Inter Lagos have secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League after a 1-1 draw with Smart City FC, but the bigger story is what that rise could mean for Lagos football. Founded in 2023, the club have moved quickly from a new project to a top-flight side, and their arrival could deepen the city’s presence, energy and local-club identity in the NPFL....
Kelechi Iheanacho delighted after late winner keeps Celtic in title race
Kelechi Iheanacho said he was pleased to help Celtic after scoring the late goal in a 2-1 win over Dundee that kept the club within touching distance of the Scottish Premiership summit....
NFF appoints Akeem Busari as new Flamingos coach
The NFF has appointed Akeem Busari as the new Flamingos head coach ahead of Nigeria’s push for a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. He replaces Bankole Olowookere, who led the team to bronze in 2022....
NFF Electoral Committee inauguration sets stage for September 26 vote in Lafia
The NFF has inaugurated its Electoral Committee and Electoral Appeals Committee ahead of the federation’s 2026-2030 Executive Committee elections, with officials promising a fair process and confirming September 26 in Lafia as voting day. The move shifts attention from routine administration to the power structure that will shape Nigerian football’s next leadership cycle for the sport....
Super Eagles stay 26th in latest FIFA ranking as March results bring mixed points return
The Super Eagles have remained 26th in the latest FIFA men’s ranking after a March window that brought both gains and losses. Nigeria beat Iran and drew with Jordan, but the mixed return was not enough to change their global position....
Super Eagles line up Poland and Portugal friendlies as Chelle’s next test takes shape
The Super Eagles will face Poland and Portugal in June friendlies after the NFF confirmed a two-match test window that follows Nigeria’s Unity Cup title defence in May. For Eric Chelle, the value is not just the fixtures themselves, but what they reveal about his team against stronger World Cup-bound opposition....
Osimhen resumes gym recovery as Galatasaray step up injury rehab
Victor Osimhen has resumed gym work in his recovery from a fractured right forearm, handing Galatasaray a timely fitness boost ahead of their return to league action....