NFF sacks Falcons technical crew after World Cup failure
The Nigeria Football Federation has directed the Super Falcons technical crew to step down immediately after the team failed to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Awoniyi joins Coventry, eager to start under Lampard
Taiwo Awoniyi completed a permanent move from Nottingham Forest to Coventry City, expressing excitement about the new season under Frank Lampard. He will wear the number 14 jersey, previously worn by Peter Ndlovu.
Awoniyi's Emotional Farewell to Forest Fans After Coventry Move
Taiwo Awoniyi has completed a permanent transfer from Nottingham Forest to Coventry City, sharing an emotional video message thanking fans and revealing a touching detail about his son.
NFF Sacks Super Falcons Crew After World Cup Miss
NFF sacks Super Falcons technical crew led by Justin Madugu after missing 2027 Women's World Cup, following WAFCON quarter-final exit and play-off loss.
Busquets Returns to Barcelona as B Team Assistant Coach
Sergio Busquets rejoins Barcelona as assistant coach of Barça Atlético, working under Juliano Belletti, bringing his experience to the youth setup.
NFF Sacks Super Falcons Coach Justin Madugu After WAFCON Failure
The Nigeria Football Federation has sacked Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu and his technical crew after the team's worst-ever WAFCON campaign, which ended with a quarterfinal exit and failure to qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Marinakis Farewells Awoniyi After £9M Coventry Move
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has publicly praised Taiwo Awoniyi after the Nigerian striker's £9 million move to Coventry City, wishing him well for the future.
JJ Okocha: 1994 Super Eagles Could Have Gone All the Way
Austin Jay-Jay Okocha says the 1994 Super Eagles lacked belief and could have won the World Cup, citing the 1996 Olympics as proof of their potential.
Arsenal Title Favourites After Community Shield Win Over Man City
Arsenal beat Man City 3-0 in the Community Shield, exposing City's midfield issues. With Rodri gone and Arteta stable, Arsenal are favourites to retain the Premier League title.
Cagliari's Trepy in intensive care after pool incident
Cagliari striker Yael Trepy, 20, is in intensive care after losing consciousness in a pool in Sardinia; he was airlifted to hospital.
PSG's Super Cup Loss Won't Change 2026 Ballon d'Or Race
RC Lens beat PSG 1-0 in the Trophées des Champions, but the result falls outside the Ballon d'Or eligibility window, so rankings remain unchanged.
Okocha Reveals Near Bayern Munich Move Before Frankfurt
Austin Jay-Jay Okocha revealed Bayern Munich nearly signed him during his first season in Germany, but a rule and Bayern's refusal to put the offer in writing ended the deal.
Chukwueze Tells Amorim: I Can Adapt to New Role
Samuel Chukwueze scored and assisted twice as AC Milan beat Man United 4-2, then told Amorim he can adapt to a new wing-back role.
Romano: No Concrete Talks for Osimhen to Arsenal
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says there are no concrete talks, bids, or negotiations between Arsenal and Galatasaray over Victor Osimhen, despite ongoing speculation.
Man United Join Arsenal in Race to Sign Osimhen
Manchester United have made a formal enquiry to Galatasaray over Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, joining Arsenal in a late race to sign the Nigerian before the transfer window closes.
Iheanacho Scores Again as Bursaspor Beat Iğdır FK 1-0
Kelechi Iheanacho scored his second goal in two games as Bursaspor beat Iğdır FK 1-0 in the Turkish 1. Lig, keeping a perfect record with six points from two matches.
Taiwo Awoniyi Joins Coventry City in £17m Move
Taiwo Awoniyi completed a permanent £17m transfer to Coventry City from Nottingham Forest, choosing the Premier League return and family stability over other offers.
Nigeria U-17 Women Draw 1-1 with Canada Despite Dominance
Nigeria U-17 women's team drew 1-1 with Canada in the Tofig Bahramov stadium, despite dominating and hitting the woodwork three times before half-time.
Lagos NSF LOC Gets Five Vehicles from Alliance Auto
The LOC for the 18th National Sports Festival received five vehicles from Alliance Auto Nigeria to aid hosting. The presentation took place at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
Flamingoes skipper eyes U-17 World Cup glory
Nigeria's Flamingoes captain Victoria Aidelomon says the team wants to win the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, ahead of their opening match against Canada in Azerbaijan.
MTN/Lagos Street Soccer Champions Get N5m, N1m Rewards
Koilo 1 and Go-for-Goal win 2012 MTN/Lagos Street Soccer, earning N5m and N1m prizes, plus trips to Spain, South Africa, and Gambia.
Arsenal Thrash Man City 3-0 in Community Shield
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield at Principality Stadium, winning the first silverware of the 2026/27 season with goals from Calafiori, Havertz, and Odegaard.
Super Eagles Stars Who Moved Clubs After Awoniyi's Coventry Move
Taiwo Awoniyi completed a £17m permanent move to Coventry City from Nottingham Forest. He joins a wave of Super Eagles stars, including Kelechi Iheanacho, Frank Onyeka, and others, who switched clubs this summer.
3 Reasons Arsenal May Struggle to Sign Osimhen
Arsenal face a steep financial mountain in their pursuit of Victor Osimhen. Galatasaray rejected €130m from Al-Hilal, and Osimhen's wages could break Arsenal's structure.
Forest Honour Awoniyi Ahead of Coventry City Move
Nottingham Forest players and fans gave Taiwo Awoniyi a guard of honour before his £17 million move to Coventry City, with club sources praising his professionalism.
Arteta Surprised by Arsenal's 3-0 Community Shield Win
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the 2026 Community Shield, with goals from Calafiori, Havertz, and Odegaard. Arteta praised his squad's early-season form, despite many players returning just days before.
Ronaldo Hints 2025-26 Season Is His Last Before Retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo told Vogue the 2025-26 season is likely his last, revealing post-retirement plans after marrying Georgina Rodriguez. He needs 24 goals to reach 1,000 career goals.
Osun 2026: 4 Big Winners After Adeleke's Historic Victory
Adeleke's re-election in Osun boosted Davido, Accord Party, campaign spokesman, and two monarchs, marking Accord's first governorship win in Nigeria.
Osimhen Keeps Arsenal Hopes Alive Despite Galatasaray Stance
Victor Osimhen refused to rule out a Galatasaray exit amid Arsenal links, but club president Dursun Ozbek insists the striker is not for sale at any price.
Bayern's Musiala Collapses in Pre-Season Friendly
Jamal Musiala collapsed during Bayern Munich's pre-season friendly against RB Leipzig on Saturday, August 15, in 33-degree heat, shortly after scoring.
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