Ivorian football legend Didier Drogba has expressed deep concern over the CAF Appeals Committee’s recent decision to potentially strip Senegal of its AFCON title, urging transparency and accountability in African football governance. In a recently published heartfelt message, Drogba said: “My brothers and sisters of African football… today I speak with a heavy heart. In January, we all witnessed Senegal …

Premier League and Bundesliga clubs are chasing Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, who will make his debut for the Super Eagles later this month.. Arsenal, Chelsea and West Ham are interested in London-born Fernandez. According Voetbal PrimeurBorussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen are the main contenders to sign Emmanuel Fernández for the Bundesliga. The 24-year-old has a three-year contract at Ibrox and …

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) confirmed that it has received the ruling from FIFA dismissing its protest against the Democratic Republic of the Congo for fielding ineligible players in the final of the World Cup qualifiers in November 2025. Nigeria protested that several players on the DRC team did not meet the constitutional requirements to be considered citizens of the …

Nigerian sprinter Eseroghene Awusa has had an explosive start to her outdoor season, recording a personal best of 23.70 seconds in the women’s 200m heats at the Black & Gold Invitational. READ ALSO: Iran expels two players from national team ahead of Friday’s clash against Super Eagles Awusa put in a composed and powerful performance on the track, edging out …

Senegalese defender Idrissa Gueye says it will be difficult for anyone to take the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title away from the team. Recall that CAF stripped Senegal of its AFCON 2025 title 58 days after the tournament ended, declaring host Morocco the winner. Read also:Guinea demands CAF return 1976 AFCON title after Moroccan strike The board ruled that …

George Weah has harshly criticized the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following its decision to strip Senegal of the AFCON 2025 trophy. Weah emphasized that football decisions must be made on the field of play, citing the Laws of the Game and CAF regulations: “In football, the referee on the field of play is the highest authority. Once the match …

Top Belgian team Club Brugge will now have to sell Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika this summer after holding onto him for several transfer windows. Former Brugge coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck predicted that Onyedika will leave the team at the end of the season. “He is extraordinary and great. They won’t be able to keep him after this season. He was …

The coach of the senior Nigerian national team, Eric Chelle, invited for the first time a relatively unknown winger who plays in the German Bundesliga for their upcoming friendly matches. Nigeria will participate in a four-team tournament in Türkiye, featuring Iran, Jordan and Costa Rica. It was originally scheduled to take place in Jordan, but was postponed due to escalating …

Victor Osimhen paid a heartfelt visit to the Lagos residence of fellow Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo on Friday, March 20, 2026. In a moment that highlighted deep cultural ties and personal connection. Read also: Viareggio Cup 2026: Abuja’s One Touch FC chases final spot against Fiorentina | Sports247 Nigeria During the visit, Ighalo’s mother offered emotional prayers for Osimhen, …

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus says he is optimistic the Gunners will win the Premier League title. Let us remember that the Gunners are at the top of the Premier League with 70 points, nine points ahead of second-placed Manchester City. in a talk with The AthleticJesus stated that the team is not afraid of losing trophies they have not yet …