Galatasaray have named Victor Osimhen and new signing Rafael Leão in their squad for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League. Osimhen remains one of the club’s main attacking threats, while Leão joins the squad after completing his move from AC Milan to the Turkish champions. The Portuguese forward signed a four-year contract with Galatasaray in a…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected a team of Gabonese officials to handle the CAF Champions League preliminary-round first-leg meeting between FC San Pedro of Côte d’Ivoire and Rivers United of Nigeria. The match will take place on Saturday, September 5, at the Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro. Kick-off is scheduled for…
Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign on the wrong foot after losing 99–81 to South Korea in Berlin, Germany. The Nigerian side stayed competitive for long spells but struggled to deal with South Korea’s attacking play as the Asian team gradually pulled away to secure an 18-point win. The result…
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, stepped up their preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over Youngstar Football Academy. The Nigerian side made a bright start and took the lead in the 16th minute when Chisom Emmanuella Chukwuemeka found the back of the net. The Flamingos returned…
Côte d’Ivoire has received a major boost ahead of future international competitions after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) approved six of its major stadiums for international matches. The decision reflects the country’s continued investment in football and strengthens its position as one of Africa’s leading destinations for major sporting events. The approved stadiums are…
