AB v Brondby: Super Eagles forward in contention for first competitive appearance since May
Emmanuel Dennis is in line to make his first competitive appearance since May when Brøndby take on Akademisk Boldklub in the round of 16 of the...
Mourinho recreates iconic Camp Nou celebration nearly 20 years on
Jose Mourinho once again dropped to his knees at Camp Nou to celebrate against Barcelona, reviving one of the most recognisable moments of his...
“I’m Alone Now” — Ola Aina Opens Up on Awoniyi’s Forest Exit, Backs Super Eagles Teammate to Shine at Coventry
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has admitted that Taiwo Awoniyi’s departure from Nottingham Forest has left him without his Nigerian teammate at...
Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or as Real Madrid TV cuts ceremony coverage
Real Madrid’s television channel stopped broadcasting the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony shortly after Harry Kane was announced as the winner, ending...
Frosinone v Lecce: How to watch 2026-27 Serie A match on TV and online
Frosinone host Lecce at the Benito Stirpe on Thursday, 29 October 2026, in a key Serie A fixture from the ninth round of the 2026-27 season....
Ballon d’Or 2026: Bellingham and Vitinha among surprise rankings
Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, but the final standings prompted widespread debate after several leading players finished well below...
Did Mbappe and Yamal’s Ballon d’Or claims help Kane win the vote?
Harry Kane’s 2026 Ballon d’Or victory was built on outstanding numbers and a successful season with Bayern Munich and England, but the comments of...
Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or after finishing behind Yamal and Mbappe in reader predictions
Before the Ballon d’Or winner was announced, Kooora readers were divided between Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane. When the result was...
Kylian Mbappe faces China backlash as CCTV reportedly halts La Liga broadcasts
Kylian Mbappe’s dispute in China has escalated, with public broadcaster CCTV reportedly suspending broadcasts of La Liga matches involving the Real...
Fiorentina v Atalanta: How to watch the 2026-27 Serie A match online
Fiorentina host Atalanta at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Thursday, 29 October 2026, in a Serie A meeting from the ninth round of the 2026-27...
Liverpool v Chelsea: How to watch 2026-27 English League Cup tie
Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, in the fourth round of the 2026-27 English League Cup. Kick-off is scheduled for...
Barcelona president Joan Laporta backs Lamine Yamal to win Ballon d’Or
Barcelona president Joan Laporta says he is convinced Lamine Yamal will eventually win the Ballon d’Or, despite the teenager missing out on the...
Manchester City v Brighton: TV channel, streaming details and kick-off time for English League Cup tie
Manchester City host Brighton at the Etihad Stadium in the fourth round of the English League Cup 2026-2027 on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. The...
Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d’Or as world media hail England’s ‘new king’
Harry Kane has been praised by newspapers around the world after winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or, completing a remarkable season with Bayern Munich...
Zamalek v Arab Contractors: Kick-off time, TV channel and online viewing details
Zamalek will face Arab Contractors at Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, in the eighth round of the Egyptian Premier League...
Mbappe faces Vinicius comparison after narrow 2026 Ballon d’Or defeat
Kylian Mbappe’s defeat by Harry Kane in the 2026 Ballon d’Or has revived comparisons with Vinicius Junior’s loss to Rodri two years earlier, and...
Man City vs Brighton: Preview, h2h as Azeez and Yohanna are out
Brighton's Nigerian forwards Femi Azeez and Zadok Yohanna are both listed out for Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie at Manchester City.
Marseille Consider January Exit For Nnadi
Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille are open to parting ways with Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi when the transfer window reopens in January....
Kane beats Mbappe in Ballon d’Or’s closest-ever vote, says France Football editor
Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or by the narrowest margin in the award’s history, despite Kylian Mbappe leading the voting for several weeks,...
NPFL: Shooting Stars coach Kandil rues missed chances in Ikorodu City's draw
Shooting Stars assistant coach, Ali Kandil says his side should have secured victory after being held to a draw by Ikorodu City. The Oluyole...
Nigeria miss out on $2.5m FIFA payment after World Cup failure
Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup means the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will not receive the $2.5m preparation...
Semi Ajayi strengthens Super Eagles case after double award in Hull draw
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi was named both the Premier League’s Player of the Match and Hull City’s official fans’ choice after the club’s 1-1...
Bursaspor talks with Henry Onyekuru: Nigerian winger cannot play until January
Bursaspor are in talks with former Everton and Galatasaray winger Henry Onyekuru, but Turkish registration rules mean the Nigerian cannot make an...
NPFL Sanctions Abia Warriors, Katsina United, Warri Wolves
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has fined Abia Warriors, Katsina United and Warri Wolves for security breaches and other disciplinary...
2026 Best of Africa Awards: Taiwo Awoniyi wins Beyond the Pitch Award
Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been honoured at the 2026 Best of Africa Awards, winning the Beyond the Pitch Award in partnership with the...
Future Eagles to compete in Tier C at 2026 FIFA U-16 World Cup knockout stage
Nigeria’s Future Eagles will compete in Tier C when the second phase of the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival gets underway in Baku,...
NPFL sanction Warri Wolves for violating league’s framework and rules
Warri Wolves have been sanctioned by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for breaching the league’s Framework and Rules during their match...
Abia Warriors get NPFL sanction for security breach
Abia Warriors have been sanctioned by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for breaching the league’s Framework and Rules during their...
Turkey: Zenke surprised at Arsenal, Man United decision on Osimhen
Former Flying Eagles star, Simon Zenke has voiced surprise over Arsenal and Manchester United's decision not to sign Super Eagles striker, Victor...
Nigerians abroad: Osimhen at the double as Iheanacho keeps scoring
It was business as usual for several Nigerian forwards across Europe at the weekend, with Super Eagles stars and hopefuls making their presence...
NPFL hammer Warri Wolves, Katsina United and Abia Warriors
The NPFL, in a series of judgments, has dropped its disciplinary hammer on Warri Wolves, Katsina United and Abia Warriors for the behaviour of fans...
'Tolu is on loan' - Janssen convinced money is the reason Arokodare doesn't always start at Ajax
Former Dutch footballer Theo Janssen has revealed that financial considerations could explain why Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare does not always...
The Premier League players sent off three times in one season
Three red cards in one Premier League season is a rare mark of indiscipline, and a reminder of how quickly a sending-off can change a match and...
FIFA U17 Women's World Cup: Ikpeme motivates Flamingos ahead of Mexico clash
The Acting General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, has commended Nigeria's U17 girls, Flamingos for their...
FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival: Future Eagles edge Cyprus 2-1, finish group stage unbeaten
Nigeria's U15 boys, Future Eagles defeated Cyprus 2-1 on Monday morning, before a 1-1 draw with Pakistan on Monday afternoon meant they remained...
Semi Ajayi: ‘A point at home is always positive,’ says Hull defender
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi won both man-of-the-match awards in Hull City's 1-1 draw with Brentford and said a point at home is always positive.
NPFL fines Abia Warriors, Katsina United for unruly conduct
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has sanctioned Abia Warriors and Katsina United for various breaches of its rules during their...
Arsenal and Manchester United may regret missing out on Osimhen, says Zenke
Former Flying Eagles star Simon Zenke says Arsenal and Manchester United could now regret failing to sign Victor Osimhen before the Nigeria...
Janssen claims Arokodare’s loan status may be limiting Ajax starts
Former Netherlands footballer Theo Janssen believes financial considerations may be behind Tolu Arokodare not always being selected in the Ajax...
‘Gives Us Confidence to Keep Pushing’: Akwa United Hail Ibom Air
Akwa United have expressed confidence in their partnership with award-winning airline Ibom Air as the club intensifies preparations for the...
“There are things I can't say” – Agent on January move to Leeds United, Whites' transfer bet
Nigerian agent Abiola Dauda has hailed Leeds United for their decision to bet on Leonard Ngenge. In January, Leeds United completed his signing and...
Super Falcons news: Missing Brazil 2027 costs Nigeria $2.5m
FIFA's $2.5m preparation payment for each 2027 Women's World Cup team will not go to the NFF because the Super Falcons did not qualify.
NPFL sanctions Warri Wolves over security breach against Kano Pillars
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has sanctioned Warri Wolves following the unruly conduct of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10...
Nasri says Kane’s Ballon d’Or win was driven by statistics
Samir Nasri has questioned Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or triumph, saying the Bayern Munich striker does not make the decisive difference in the biggest...
Mourinho’s ‘victim’ strategy fuels Real Madrid’s El Clasico triumph
Real Madrid supporters woke up in Madrid celebrating their side’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou, with some even receiving congratulations...
Roma defender Wesley Franca accused of repeated infidelity by wife
Amanda Martins, the wife of Brazilian footballer Wesley Franca, has accused the 23-year-old Roma defender of repeatedly cheating on her, including...
Barcelona prepare emergency right-back plan as Farinas emerges from the shadows
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is considering a surprise solution to Xavi Espart’s injury, with midfielder Brian Farinas being prepared for an...
Harry Kane beats Mbappe and Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or after record-breaking Bayern season
Harry Kane has won the Ballon d’Or, becoming the first English player to receive football’s most prestigious individual award since Michael Owen in...
Harry Kane credits Tottenham after ending England’s 25-year Ballon d’Or wait
Harry Kane has thanked Tottenham Hotspur for helping him fulfil his ambitions after becoming the first English player in 25 years to win the Ballon...
Kylian Mbappe loses Chinese sponsorships after video sparks Mao Zedong controversy
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has lost partnerships with two major Chinese companies after a video in which he appeared to joke about former...
AS editor questions Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or win: ‘My ranking was right, but reversed’
Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or 2026 victory has been questioned by Jose Felix Diaz, the editor of Spanish newspaper AS and Spain’s only representative on...
AC Milan monitor Bruno Fernandes as Ruben Amorim targets Manchester United reunion
AC Milan are monitoring Bruno Fernandes’ situation at Manchester United as Ruben Amorim considers a move to reunite with the Portugal midfielder....
Al-Ittihad takeover moves forward as two consortiums submit bids
The proposed sale of Al-Ittihad has entered an advanced stage, with two consortiums submitting bids to acquire a majority stake in the Saudi Pro...
Lionel Messi finishes fifth in 2026 Ballon d’Or voting as historic era nears its end
Lionel Messi finished fifth in the 2026 Ballon d’Or standings, remaining among the world’s leading players despite being 39 and approaching the...
Eric Chelle faces Nigeria selection dilemma as Super Eagles and Olympic Eagles clash
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle must decide how to manage two national teams scheduled to play in different countries on the same dates, with the Super...
Awaziem double headlines Nigerian goals abroad as Iheanacho extends scoring run
Chidozie Awaziem scored twice for Konyaspor in their 2-0 victory over Genclerbirligi as six Nigerian players produced goalscoring performances...
Kano Pillars’ Revival Hinges On Stable Management, Competence – Ahlan
Kano State FA chairman, Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa Ahlan, says frequent management shake-ups and appointment of football administrators without...
Bursaspor boss expects Iheanacho to recover quickly after injury scare
Bursaspor head coach Mustafa Er says Kelechi Iheanacho’s early withdrawal in Sunday’s 4-2 victory over Keciorengucu was a precautionary measure...
Victor Osimhen pledges all-out commitment to Galatasaray after Fenerbahce derby win
Victor Osimhen has reaffirmed his commitment to Galatasaray after his two-goal display helped the Turkish champions beat Fenerbahce in a fiercely...
'They regret it now' - Former Flying Eagles star surprised Arsenal, Man Utd missed out on Osimhen
Former Flying Eagles star Simon Zenke has expressed surprise that Arsenal and Manchester United failed to sign Victor Osimhen before his move to...
Super Lig: Osimhen lifts Galatasaray to top spot with two goals against Fenerbahce
The Nigeria international struck in both halves of the first period to put Galatasaray in control before the break, helping the reigning title...
Nigerians abroad: Awaziem’s brace leads a weekend of goals
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem scored twice for Konyaspor while Iheanacho, Orban, Olusegun, Okereke and Etim also scored for their clubs...
Burna Boy presents Socrates Award to Arsenal star Bukayo Saka
Nigerian singer Burna Boy presented Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka with the 2026 Socrates Award at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London on Monday,...
Super Eagles news: Why Chelle’s double duty is a Nigeria problem
Eric Chelle is head coach of both the Super Eagles and the Olympic Eagles, who play on the same two days in November, and the NFF has not said who...
Nigerian Orlando Pirates fan to attend Soweto Derby after R40,000 fundraiser
An Orlando Pirates supporter from Nigeria will watch the Soweto Derby in Johannesburg after South African football fans raised more than R40,000 to...
Osimhen shines in Istanbul derby with stunning strikes
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen scored twice for Galatasaray against Fenerbahçe on Monday, 26 October 2026, producing a memorable display that...
Warri Wolves sanctioned after supporter assaults match official
Warri Wolves have been punished by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after a supporter assaulted match officials following their league...
Burna Boy Hands Saka Prestigious Sócrates Award At 2026 Ballon d’Or
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy presented Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka with the 2026 Sócrates Award at the 70th annual Ballon...
Katsina United and Abia Warriors fined by NPFL for misconduct
Katsina United and Abia Warriors have been sanctioned by the organisers of the EUROMATCH Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) over separate...
Victor Osimhen double earns Galatasaray victory over Fenerbahce
Victor Osimhen scored twice in the first half as Galatasaray defeated rivals Fenerbahce 2-1 on Monday. The Nigeria Super Eagles striker opened the...
Samson Tijani Stars as Podbrezova Beat Michalovce 4-1 Away
Nigerian midfielder Samson Tijani helped FK Zeleziarne Podbrezova to an emphatic 4-1 victory away to Michalovce in the Slovak top flight....
Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d’Or after record-breaking Bayern Munich season
Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, claiming the prestigious award for the first time after an outstanding campaign with Bayern Munich and...
Barcelona dominate women’s Ballon d’Or awards as Alexia Putellas wins in 2026
Barcelona claimed a clean sweep of the main women’s honours at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony at the London Palladium on Monday evening, with former...
Harry Kane dedicates 2026 Ballon dOr to England team-mates and Thomas Tuchel
Harry Kane shared his 2026 Ballon d’Or triumph with England, thanking his international team-mates and Thomas Tuchel’s coaching staff for helping...
Thomas Tuchel hails Harry Kane after England captain wins 2026 Ballon d’Or
Thomas Tuchel has congratulated Harry Kane after the England captain was named the winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or, saying the striker’s...
Ballon d’Or: Spain’s only voter expected Mbappe or Yamal to beat Harry Kane
Harry Kane was not the preferred choice of Jose Felix Diaz, the only Spanish journalist to vote in the Ballon d’Or, despite the England striker...
Al-Fayha’s Daniel Al-Habib named Jowy Elite League Under-21 player of round eight
Daniel Al-Habib has been named player of the eighth round in the Jowy Elite League Under-21 after scoring all three goals in Al-Fayha’s emphatic...
Paris Saint-Germain win Ballon d’Or 2026 award for world’s best men’s club
Paris Saint-Germain have been named the world’s best men’s club at the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony, presented by France Football at the London...
Harry Kane wins Gerd Muller Award after goal-laden Bayern Munich season
Harry Kane has been named the world’s best striker after winning the Gerd Muller Award at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London. The Bayern...
JAWY Elite League Under-21: Five young players who stood out in October
Musa Adam, Abdulmajeed Sharif, Daniel Al-Habib, Loay Al-Obaidi and Jefferson Ramos were among the leading performers in the JAWY Elite League...
Musa Adam’s October surge puts Al Ahli striker among Jowy Elite League’s leading stars
Musa Adam has emerged as one of the standout young players in the Jowy Elite League Under-21 after a prolific October for Al Ahli, scoring decisive...
Bursaspor Coach Plays Down Iheanacho Injury Fears
Bursaspor head coach Mustafa Er has played down fears over Kelechi Iheanacho’s fitness after the Nigerian striker was forced off in Sunday’s 4-2...
Paris Saint-Germain move top of Ligue 1 after late win over Lyon
Paris Saint-Germain climbed to the top of Ligue 1 by beating Lyon 2-0 at the Parc des Princes, with both goals arriving in the final 18 minutes....
Bukayo Saka wins 2026 Socrates Award for humanitarian work
Bukayo Saka has been awarded the 2026 Socrates Award at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in recognition of his humanitarian work and charitable initiatives...
Bukayo Saka receives 2026 Socrates Award for humanitarian work
Bukayo Saka has been awarded the 2026 Socrates Award at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in recognition of his humanitarian work and charitable initiatives...
Bukayo Saka recognised for children's charity work at 2026 Ballon d'Or
Bukayo Saka has been awarded the 2026 Socrates Award at the Ballon d'Or ceremony, recognising his humanitarian work and charitable initiatives away...
Ballon d’Or: Kane, Putellas crowned world’s best footballers in London
Harry Kane has become the first Englishman in 25 years to win the men’s Ballon d’Or, while Spain’s Alexia Putellas claimed the women’s prize for a...
Osimhen Pledges Unwavering Commitment To Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen has vowed to continue giving his best for Galatasaray after inspiring the Turkish champions to a 2-0 victory over Fenerbahçe in a...
Daniel Al-Habib hat-trick leads five standout performers in Jowy Elite League Under-21 round eight
Daniel Al-Habib produced the standout individual performance of round eight in the Jowy Elite League Under-21, scoring a hat-trick as Al-Fayha...
Ballon d’Or organisers say erroneous articles did not reveal winners
The Ballon d’Or organising committee has issued a statement after the award’s official website published articles appearing to announce Harry Kane,...