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Paris was the stage for a glittering night of football on Monday night celebration as Ousmane Dembele claimed his first Ballon d’Or and Aitana Bonmatí made history with a record third consecutive women’s award at the 2025 ceremony. At 28, Dembele delivered on the promise that once made him one of the world’s most expensive … Continue reading “DEMBELE WINS FIRST BALLON D’OR AS BONMATÍ MAKES HISTORY WITH THIRD WOMEN’S TITLE”

Melbourne City FC have confirmed the signing of Nigeria’s Chinaza Uchendu ahead of the 2025/26 A-League Women’s season, strengthening their attacking options with a proven international star. The 27-year-old forward arrives from French side Nantes, bringing top-flight experience from Europe and Asia. Uchendu has previously enjoyed spells in Portugal, Sweden, South Korea, Turkey, and Nigeria, … Continue reading “Super Falcons’ Chinaza Uchendu Joins Melbourne City FC”

Super Falcons and Brighton Women goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has been ranked fourth in the prestigious 2025 Women’s Yashin Trophy, at the 2025 Ballon d’Or. The award ceremony took place at the Thétre du Chtelet in Paris, where the world’s best players and coaches were celebrated. Nnadozie became the first Super Falcons player to break into … Continue reading “Chiamaka Nnadozie Ranked 4th World Best Goalkeeper at the 2025 Ballon d’Or”

Benjamin Fredrick came off the bench in FCV Dender EH’s 3-0 loss to KAA Gent in their recent Belgian league clash. Goals from Wilfried Kanga and Abdelkahar Kadri secured a comfortable win for Gent, who were clearly the better side throughout the match. Statistically, Gent’s dominance was evident they held 63% possession, took 15 shots … Continue reading “Fredrick Impresses Despite Dender’s Defeat to Gent”

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that it is closely monitoring FIFA’s ongoing investigation into South Africa for allegedly fielding an ineligible player in their 2–0 World Cup qualifying win over Lesotho. The proceedings focus on South African midfielder Teboho Mokoena, who appeared in the match against Lesotho on March 21 this year, despite … Continue reading “NFF Closely Monitors FIFA Disciplinary Case Against South Africa”

Nigerian striker Gift Orban played a starring role for Hellas Verona in their 1-1 Serie A draw against Juventus at the Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi on Saturday. Orban scored the equalizer in the 44th minute from the penalty spot, awarded following a VAR review that confirmed a handball by Juventus midfielder Joao Mario. His composed finish … Continue reading “Gift Orban Leads Hellas Verona in Shock Result Against Juventus”

In an inspiring showcase of synergy between sports, education, and empowerment, the Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) and BROWNS NIGERIA through their Gridiron Gems Initiative partnered with the BEMORE Empowered Foundation to bring flag football to the 2025 BEMORE Summer Bootcamp. This collaboration aimed to provide young Nigerian girls with the tools, training, and confidence … Continue reading “NAFA/BROWNS NIGERIA’s Gridiron Gems and BEMORE Empowered Foundation Score Big for Girls’ Empowerment with Flag Football at 2025 BEMORE Summer Bootcamp”

A League Cup tie against Championship strugglers Southampton means a chance for Arne Slot to rest and rotate, and the Liverpool manager has already confirmed that stars including Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Ryan Gravenberch, and Dominik Szoboszlai are almost certain not to be involved. A further hint at Tuesday’s personnel was dropped … Continue reading “Liverpool’s Danns and Nyoni In Contention to Face Southampton”

It’s been a difficult start to the 2025-26 season for Southampton, who currently sit 19th in the Championship with six points from their opening six matches and have come in for particular criticism for a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Hull City over the weekend. Despite that, or perhaps because of it, Saints manager … Continue reading “Struggling Southampton Prepare for Tough Liverpool Test”