The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announces that Lionel Messi, captain and iconic forward of the national team, will be sidelined for the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil due to a muscle strain. Messi, 37, experienced discomfort following Inter Miami’s 2-1 victory over Atlanta United in Major League Soccer (MLS)….
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is pleased to announce the Super Eagles squad for the forthcoming international friendly matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, scheduled for March 21 and 25, respectively. Head Coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 25-man roster, blending experienced stalwarts with emerging talents, reflecting the team’s commitment to excellence on the global stage….
Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed as the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for a second four-year term during the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly held in Cairo, Egypt, today. Motsepe, a South African mining magnate and owner of Mamelodi Sundowns, first assumed the CAF presidency in 2021. His re-election reflects the…
FIFA has unveiled an unprecedented $1 billion prize money pool for the upcoming 2025 FIFA Club World Cup™, marking a significant milestone in club football history. This landmark decision underscores FIFA’s commitment to enhancing the global football landscape by ensuring that all generated revenues are allocated directly to participating clubs and global club solidarity initiatives,…
In a groundbreaking move, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has officially announced the introduction of a Super Bowl-style halftime show for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. This inaugural event is set to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026, marking a significant evolution in the tournament’s entertainment offerings. Traditionally, FIFA…
The day was special for football in Nigeria with the latest football news confirming that as much as 30 of Nigeria’s topmost referees received formal FIFA badges in a ceremony given by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that will finally allow them to referee in games sanctioned by FIFA in the year 2025. It measures…
In the latest Premier League news on player updates, Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy has officially turned down an offer to play for Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles, opting instead to further develop his career with his current team and with a potential future in the English national team. The 29-year-old, who qualifies to…
The Nigerian national football team’s Super Eagles are grappling with a range of injuries to star players like Victor Osimhen as they prepare to face the pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe next month. Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen was substituted in the 89th minute of a scoreless draw against Fenerbahce…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed readiness to host a friendly between Russia’s national team and Nigeria’s Super Eagles in June next year. The move has raised concern among stakeholders over a possible threat of FIFA sanctions in view of the geopolitical circumstances and Russia’s status of sanctions. The release is to take a…
The Premier League latest player update is, England’s head coach, Thomas Tuchel, and his coaching staff are closely monitoring the rapid development of Arsenal’s 18-year-old left-back, Myles Lewis-Skelly, under the guidance of Mikel Arteta. Internal discussions have commenced regarding the possibility of including Lewis-Skelly in the national squad for the upcoming international fixtures in March. …
