Spain forward Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to play at a men’s European Championship He now holds the record having featured in Spain’s opening group game against Croatia The Barcelona teenager was making his eighth appearance for Spain, despite only being 16 years and 338 days old L Yamal became Spain’s youngest player and…
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has taking a swipe at Finidi George, who has resigned as the head coach of the team It is claimed that Finidi accused Osimhen of pulling out of games for the national team with minor injuries. Osimhen, who netted 15 goals for Napoli in Serie A this season, claims he…
Head of Nigeria football governing body Ibrahim Gusau, says Nigeria football Federation is not aware of Finidi George resignation. This comes amid reports that the coach resigned after the NFF announced Thursday that it would hire an “expatriate technical adviser” for the Eagles, following their dismal performances in the 2026 World Cup qualifying series. The…
Switzerland made a winning start to their Euro 2024 campaign at Cologne Stadium with a comfortable 3-1 win over Hungary Kwadwo Duah justified his surprise inclusion by Murat Yakin as he slotted home his first international goal, before Michel Aebischer doubled Switzerland’s lead on the stroke of half-time. Barnabas Varga gave Hungary hope with 30…
Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George, has resigned after a poor run of games in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The former Nigerian international confirmed his resignation to Channels Television on Saturday. “Yes, it is true. I have resigned,” he wrote in response to enquiries. However, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is yet to react…
Nigeria’s U17 female football team the Flamingos, on Friday qualified for the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals after defeating their Liberian counterparts 2-0 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja The Nigeria girls had earlier defeated Liberia 4-1 in Monrovia in the first leg encounter, bringing the aggregate to 6-1. Chidi Harmony opened…
Premier league clubs Chelsea and Newcastle United have joined German side Bayern Munich in indicating interest and even contacting Crystal Palace over the availability of Michael Olise. Palace say they will only entertain offers of £60m or more for the 22-year-old winger. Olise has a release clause worth in the region of £60m and any…
Host Germany began their quest for a record fourth continental title with a comprehensive 5-1 win over 10-man Scotland on Friday. Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala scored inside the opening 20 minutes in Munich and Kai Havertz added a third from the spot before half-time after Ryan Porteous was sent off for a two-footed challenge…
English Premier League side Everton say they will not collect anything below £80m from Manchester United for young defender Jarrad Branthwaite. It is understood United have already agreed personal terms with the player’s representatives. They intend to speak to Everton about Branthwaite once the transfer window opens on Friday. Everton do not want to sell…
The attention of world football will be on German as Euro 2024 is finally here with the opening match in Munich on Friday as hosts Germany take on Scotland. Scotland have been drawn in a tough group with hosts Germany, Switzerland and Hungary. They are the lowest-ranked side in the group and will come up…
