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Ghana Sack Coach Otto Addo Weeks Before 2026 World Cup
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has dismissed head coach Otto Addo just over 10 weeks before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision comes hours after Ghana’s 2–1 friendly defeat to Germany in Stuttgart, where a late goal sealed victory for the hosts. The loss marked the Black Stars’ fourth consecutive defeat,…
Simon, Akor Adams fire Nigeria to 2–1 win over Iran in friendly
The Nigeria national football team secured a 2–1 victory against Iran national football team in an international friendly, with goals from Moses Simon and Akor Adams. Simon opened the scoring in the 7th minute, finishing off an assist from Samuel Chukwueze, while Adams doubled Nigeria’s lead early in the second half with a strike set up by Ademola Lookman. Mehdi Taremi pulled one back for…
Turkey edge Romania 1–0, advance to World Cup playoff final
Turkey kept their FIFA World Cup hopes alive with a narrow 1–0 victory over Romania in their playoff semi-final clash in Istanbul. Defender Ferdi Kadioglu scored the decisive goal early in the second half, finishing calmly after a well-timed pass from Arda Guler. Despite late pressure, Romania were unable to find an equaliser. Led by coach Vincenzo Montella, Turkey will now face…
‘Thank You For Everything’ – Mohamed Salah to Leave Liverpool at Season’s End
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025-26 season, ending a remarkable nine-year stint at Anfield. In a farewell video on social media, Salah thanked the club, teammates, and fans, calling Liverpool “not just a football club” but “a passion, a history, a spirit.” Salah joined Liverpool from Roma in 2017, making 435 appearances and…
Alex Iwobi Robbed at Knifepoint, £500,000 Stolen from His Home
Nigeria international and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi was reportedly held at knifepoint during a violent burglary at his residence in England, with attackers stealing items worth an estimated £500,000. The burglars reportedly entered the property unnoticed, confronted Iwobi, and ransacked the home, taking designer watches, jewellery, two iPhones, a MacBook, and around £200,000 in cash. Authorities have launched an investigation, but early…
Senegal Appeals AFCON 2025 Title Decision at CAS
Senegal has officially lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to challenge the withdrawal of their AFCON 2025 title. A member of the Senegalese Football Federation’s Executive Committee stated that the country would approach the process with composure and clarity, emphasizing a strategic and measured effort to defend its interests.
Vinícius brace seals Real Madrid’s 3–2 derby win over Atletico
Real Madrid edged past Atletico Madrid 3–2 in a thrilling La Liga derby, thanks to a brilliant double from Vinícius Júnior. Ademola Lookman gave Atletico the lead in the first half, finishing off a slick team move to put the visitors ahead at the Santiago Bernabéu. However, Madrid responded quickly after the break. Vinícius equalised from the penalty spot before Federico…
Man City defeat Arsenal 2–0 to clinch league cup title
Manchester City secured a 2–0 victory over Arsenal to win the League Cup final at Wembley, with Nico O’Reilly scoring twice to seal the triumph. The breakthrough came after a costly error by Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who allowed a cross from Rayan Cherki to slip through his hands, gifting O’Reilly an easy opener in the second half. The young midfielder…
Chelsea’s Champions League Hopes Hit After 3-0 Loss to Everton
Everton delivered a dominant performance on Saturday, defeating Chelsea 3-0, with Beto netting twice to deepen the Blues’ struggles. Chelsea’s push for a Champions League spot took another hit following the heavy loss, capping off a difficult week for manager Liam Rosenior’s side. After their 8-2 aggregate exit to Paris Saint-Germain earlier in the week,…
Ronaldo ruled out of Portugal friendlies due to injury
Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Portugal’s upcoming international friendlies as he continues to recover from injury. The decision follows discussions between his club, Al Nassr, and the Portugal national team’s technical staff, with both sides agreeing to prioritize his full recovery. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the veteran forward is still undergoing rehabilitation, and medical teams have chosen not…
