Football

8Aug

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football news Nigeria : Super Falcons coach, goalkeeper listed for Ballon d’Or Award

Chiamaka Nnadozie 16 And Asisat Oshoala 8 Super Falcons coach Justine Madugu and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie have been nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or Johan Cruyff Trophy and Yachine Trophy, respectively. The Johan Cruyff award honours the most outstanding coach in women’s football globally, while the Yachine Trophy is to recognise the world’s best women’s goalkeeper. Madugu earned this prestigious nomination following his historic triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where he led the Super Falcons to their 10th continental title in sensational fashion. In the final held in July in Rabat, Morocco, the Super Falcons mounted a dramatic comeback from two goals down to defeat the host nation 3-2, sealing a memorable and emotional victory for Nigeria. Under Madugu’s...

5Aug

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football player profiles Nigeria

As one of the powerhouses of African football, Nigeria has produced some incredible talent over the years. From the legendary Jay-Jay Okocha to the current superstar Victor Osimhen, the country has a rich history of producing top footballing talent. In this blog post, we will be taking a closer look at some of Nigeria's current football stars and profiling their rise to success. 1. Victor Osimhen Victor Osimhen At just 22 years old, Victor Osimhen has taken the football world by storm. The young striker burst onto the scene with his impressive performances for Nigeria's youth teams and has since gone on to make a name for himself in top European leagues. Osimhen's pace, power, and clinical finishing make him a nightmare for defenders and a joy to watch for fans. Keep an eye on th...

football news Nigeria: Guinea target Eric Chelle

5Aug

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football news Nigeria: Guinea target Eric Chelle

Eric Chelle Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup may be under further threat following reports that West African rivals Guinea are actively pursuing Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle. Chelle, who also doubles as the manager of Nigeria’s home-based national team (Super Eagles B), was appointed earlier this year after leaving his post at Algerian club, MC Oran. Since taking charge, the 47-year-old Malian tactician has yet to taste defeat, with his early achievements including lifting the Unity Cup with the Super Eagles in London this past May. Highly regarded for his tactical acumen and calm leadership, Eric Chelle previously led Mali to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. His short tenure in Nigeria has injected fresh belief into the na...

Montemurro named new Australia women’s football coach

2Jun

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Montemurro named new Australia women’s football coach

Headcoach of Lyon Joe MONTEMURRO during the Arkema Premiere Ligue Feminine, Final match between Lyon and Paris on May 16, 2025 at Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France. (Photo by Daniel Derajinski/Icon Sport via Getty Images) Joe Montemurro has been appointed as head coach of the Australia women's team, returning home after a successful decade in Europe with Arsenal, Juventus and Lyon. The 55-year-old, who steered French powerhouses Lyon to their fourth consecutive women's league title last month, said it was "the honour of a lifetime". "This team means so much to so many Australians, and I'm humbled by the opportunity to help shape its next chapter," he said. "I've followed their incredible journey closely and am energised by the passion, resilience, and identity they've built." ...

FIFA lifts suspension on Pakistan football, clearing path for international return

3Mar

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FIFA lifts suspension on Pakistan football, clearing path for international return

13 December 2024, Switzerland, Zürich: Soccer: World Cup qualifying Europe, the FIFA logo on the façade of FIFA headquarters before the draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. FIFA, the world governing body of football, has lifted the suspension on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after the necessary constitutional changes were made to ensure smooth governance of the sport in the country. FIFA had imposed the suspension on the PFF on February 5 due to the failure of Congress members to amend the constitution as required by the global body. However, last Thursday, PFF Congress members reached a consensus to implement the necessary amendments. A PFF official confirmed that FIFA informed them on Sunday that the suspension had been lifted. Since June 2019, Pakistan footb...

Conte:Italian football has ‘grown significantly’

29Nov

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Conte:Italian football has ‘grown significantly’

SSC Napoli coach Antonio Conte in action during the Serie A match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at San Siro Stadium on October 29, 2024 in Milan, Italy. Antonio Conte hailed his rivals’ performances in the Champions League and Europa League over the last few days, as he feels that Italian football has ‘grown significantly’ over the last few years, and he hopes that the Partenopei will return to the party next season. The Partenopei tactician sat down for his customary pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon ahead of Napoli’s upcoming Serie A match away against Torino on Sunday. Conte: ‘Italian football has grown significantly’ Conte feels that it is important not to ‘underestimate’ victories, regardless of who they come up against, as he feels that Serie A is one of the most ...

Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala says “Things can always change quickly in the world of football”

22Oct

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Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala says “Things can always change quickly in the world of football”

Jamal Musiala attacking midfield of Bayern Munich and Germany during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Aston Villa FC and FC Bayern München at Villa Park on October 2, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal FC, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid...there are some true heavyweight clubs just waiting to pounce on Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala should he opt to leave Bayern Munich. However, recent reports indicate that Musiala is not talking to any clubs aside of the Bavarians at the moment. That should give Bayern Munich, the upperhand in retaining the Germany international. Musiala recently touched on the topic with Welt Am Sonntag (as captured by Goal). “I’m very happy at FC Bayern and fully focused on our goals. Playing...

National football team of Kyrgyzstan rises to 5th place after victory over DPRK

16Oct

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National football team of Kyrgyzstan rises to 5th place after victory over DPRK

Boualem Khoukhi (16) of Qatar and Kayrat Zhyrgalbek uulu (18) of Kyrgyzstan compete for the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier between Qatar and Kyrgyzstan at Al Thumama Stadium on October 10, 2024 in Doha, Qatar. The national football team of Kyrgyzstan has improved its position in the tournament table of the 2026 World Cup qualifying round. In the fourth round of Group A, the Kyrgyz team played against the North Korean team in Bishkek and won with a score of 1:0. The only goal scored by the defender Christian Brauzman. After this victory, the Kyrgyz team scored 3 points and rose to 5 place, beating DPRK in the tournament table as a result of 4 rounds. Matches of the 5th round will be held on November 1. The Kyrgyz team in Abu Dhabi will play against the UAE. As a result...