Author: Alonge Akinlolu
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the group stage draw for the 2025/26 CAF Champions League, setting up a mouthwatering series of continental clashes among Africa’s finest clubs. Group A promises fireworks as Nigerian champions Rivers United will have to navigate a tricky pool featuring Moroccan powerhouse RS Berkane, Egyptian big spenders […]
Wolves Protected by Contract Clause, No Payout Expected For Vítor Pereira Wolverhampton Wanderers have officially parted ways with head coach Vítor Pereira, ending his short and turbulent spell at Molineux. The Portuguese tactician, appointed earlier this year, departs after a string of disappointing results that left the club hovering in the relegation zone. While the […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be used during the upcoming African playoff for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a move widely seen as a step towards greater fairness in the continent’s most decisive qualification stage. The introduction of VAR will mark a significant milestone […]
Wolverhampton Wanderers have parted ways with head coach Vítor Pereira following a dismal start to the Premier League season that has seen the club fail to win any of their opening ten games. The decision was confirmed after a heavy 3-0 defeat to Fulham, a result that sealed Pereira’s fate and left Wolves bottom of […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the seeding pots for the 2025/26 CAF Champions League group stage draw, with continental heavyweights Al Ahly, Mamelodi Sundowns, Espérance de Tunis, and Morocco’s RS Berkane occupying Pot 1. The draw is set for Monday, November 3, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa. It will determine the […]
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubair, has secured a new role abroad after being unveiled as the new head coach of Telecom Egypt SC, a club competing in the Egyptian second tier league. The unveiling ceremony took place at the club’s headquarters in Cairo, where Zubair signed a two year deal that will see […]
Former Bournemouth forward Efan Ekoku has praised Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare for his bright cameo in Wolverhampton Wanderers’ 3-0 loss to Fulham at Craven Cottage. Wolves struggled to find any rhythm for much of the game. Arokodare came off the bench in the 64th minute and, although he’s still waiting for his first Premier League […]
Hull City boss Sergej Jakirović couldn’t hide his admiration for Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi, whose introduction changed the tide in their 2–0 win over Norwich City on Saturday. The Tigers looked second best in the first half, unable to match Norwich’s pace and intensity. Jakirović was honest in his post match reflection, admitting his side […]
Six-time finalists Nigeria will be at their very best to grab Africa’s slot in the Intercontinental Play-offs for next year’s FIFA World Cup finals to be jointly-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico, says President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau. Gusau exuded confidence on Wednesday that aside the forever-unyielding Nigerian spirit which saw […]
Nigeria’s basketball sensation, Rena Wakama, continues to raise the bar as she’s been officially appointed head coach of Hive BC ahead of the 2026 Unrivaled basketball season. The 32 year old, who made history as the first female coach to win the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket with Nigeria’s D’Tigress, will now take charge of the new […]
