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Manchester City Overcomes Newcastle to Advance to the League Cup Final

Manchester City will face Arsenal in the League Cup final after ending Newcastle’s reign as holders with a first-half blitz in their 3-1 victory on Wednesday.

Pep Guardiola’s side were already in pole position after winning the semi-final first leg on Tyneside in January and they finished the job in ruthless fashion at the Etihad Stadium.

Ademola Lookman Transfers to Atletico Madrid from Atalanta

Ademola Lookman Transfers to Atletico Madrid from Atalanta

Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, has completed a transfer from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid after the two clubs reached an agreement.

The versatile, dynamic, right-footed 28-year-old has signed with the former Spanish champions on a contract running until 30 June 2030.

South Africa Is Poised To Take Over As The Host Of WAFCON From Morocco

South Africa have moved to step in as hosts of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following Morocco’s reported withdrawal from staging the tournament with just 60 days to the scheduled kick-off.

The 2026 WAFCON is billed to run from March 17 to April 3, 2026, under a compressed timetable that follows the delayed 2024 edition, which was impacted by global scheduling challenges, including the Paris Olympics.

Atletico Madrid Has Reached An Agreement For €40 Million To Sign Lookman From Atalanta.


Atletico Madrid said they have agreed a deal with Atalanta to sign Ademola Lookman on Sunday.

“(The clubs) have agreed to the transfer of 28-year-old Nigerian international Ademola Lookman, who is already in Madrid,” said Atletico in a statement.

UCL: Real Madrid To Face Benfica, PSG Drawn Against Monaco In Champions League Play-Offs

Real Madrid will take on Benfica while Paris Saint-Germain have been drawn against Monaco in the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs following Friday’s draw in Nyon, Switzerland.

The draw produced several high-profile fixtures as teams battle for places in the round of 16 under the competition’s new format.

EPL: Guardiola Achieves Record for Most Recent 400 Wins in England

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has set a new benchmark in English football after becoming the quickest manager to reach 400 wins in the English top flight.

As reported by BBC Sports on Friday, the Manchester City boss achieved the milestone following City’s Champions League victory over Galatasaray.

Joao Pedro Scores Twice, Propelling Chelsea Into Champions League Round Of 16, Eliminating Napoli

Joao Pedro fired Chelsea into the last 16 of the Champions League with the winning brace in Wednesday’s 3-2 win at Napoli, which secured a top-eight finish and eliminated his team’s Italian hosts.

Brazil forward Pedro lashed home two brilliant goals in the second half in Naples as Chelsea came back from a goal behind at half-time and finished the league phase in style.

Arsenal Achieves Champions League Clean Sweep to Secure Top Position

Arsenal became the first side to win all eight matches in the Champions League league phase as the Gunners secured top spot with a 3-2 win over Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty on Wednesday.

Mikel Arteta’s men were already assured of a place in the last 16 and have also guaranteed they will have home advantage in the second leg of the knockout stages as long as they progress.

AFCON 2025 Final: CAF Suspends Hakimi and Thiaw, Imposes Fines on Senegal and Morocco

The Confederation of African Football Disciplinary Board has imposed a series of sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football, the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, as well as several players and officials, following incidents during the 2025 African Cup of Nations final.

In a statement posted on its website on Wednesday night, CAF said the sanctions were handed down for violations of the CAF Disciplinary Code, including breaches of the principles of fair play, loyalty and integrity, during and after the final match.

Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi Lost His Father.

Nigeria captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has lost his father, Sunday Ndidi. Sunday Ndidi died in a road accident around the Umunede area of Delta State on Tuesday.

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of our footballer Wilfred Ndidi’s esteemed father, Sunday Ndidi, in a fatal traffic accident,” Besiktas, the Turkish club where the Nigerian international plays, wrote on their X handle.

Bundesliga: Bayern Is Currently Engaged In Discussions To Prolong Harry Kane's Contract

Bayern Munich are in talks with Harry Kane over a potential contract extension, the club’s sporting director Max Eberl has confirmed.

The England captain joined the German champions from Tottenham Hotspur in August 2023 on a four-year deal worth an initial €100m (£86.4m).

Gunmen Take the Lives Of 11 During Assault At a Mexican Football Game

Gunmen opened fire on football fans after a match in central Mexico, killing 11 people and injuring a dozen more in a region plagued by violence blamed on organised crime, local authorities said.

Armed men stormed into a community football ground after Sunday’s match in Salamanca, a small city of 160,000 people in Guanajuato state.

JUST IN: New Head Coach For Enyimba FC Has Been Appointed By The Governor Of Abia.


The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has approved the appointment of a new head coach for Enyimba International Football Club, Aba.

According to the state Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, in a statement issued on Monday, the new head coach is Coach Deutsch Detchoua Gustave Emmanuel.

Arsenal Shocked by Manchester United, Aston Villa Revives Premier League Title Challenge


Manchester United inflicted Arsenal’s first home defeat of the season in a 3-2 thriller to blow the Premier League title race open on Sunday as Aston Villa beat Newcastle to close within four points of the Gunners.

Villa’s impressive 2-0 victory at Newcastle took Unai Emery’s men level on points with Manchester City, whose own title chances were boosted by events at the Emirates Stadium.

Bournemouth Ends Liverpool's Unbeaten Streak, Increasing Pressure on Slot


Bournemouth concluded Liverpool's 13-match unbeaten streak as Amine Adli's strike in the 95th minute clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory for the Cherries on Saturday.

Goals from Evanilson and Alex Jimenez placed the home team in a dominant position, yet Liverpool responded with goals from Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai to equalize.

Aston Villa Seal Place In Europa League Last 16 As Celtic Draw In Italy


Aston Villa secured their place in the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday with a 1-0 win at Fenerbahce, while Celtic blew a two-goal lead against Bologna to jeopardise their qualification hopes.

Jadon Sancho’s header midway through the first half in Istanbul earned Villa a sixth victory in seven European games, clinching a spot in the top eight and allowing Unai Emery’s team to bypass the knockout phase play-offs.

EPL: Tottenham opens talks with Liverpool over Robertson move

Tottenham Hotspur have opened talks with Liverpool over a potential move for left-back Andy Robertson, BBC Sport understands.

According to BBC Sport on Friday, the 31-year-old Scotland international is out of contract at Anfield in the summer and said last week that he remains undecided about his future. Robertson is seeking regular playing time ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

EPL: Liverpool Kick Off Title Defence, Man United Tackle Arsenal in Season Opener

  •  Premier League title defender Liverpool, to face Bournemouth on Friday to kick off the League.
  • Arsenal head to Manchester United in a blockbuster clash on the opening weekend.
  • Thomas Frank’s first match as Tottenham boss will come on August 16 at home against newly promoted Burnley.


Liverpool will kick off their Premier League title defence at home to Bournemouth on Friday, August 15 while Arsenal head to Manchester United in a blockbuster clash on the opening weekend.

Club World Cup: Dortmund, Fluminense, Argentine set for group stage clashes

  • FIFA Club World Cup group stage action continues today with key matchups.
  • Brazilian giants Fluminense are set to take on Bundesliga side Dortmund.
  • Group E features Argentine going head-to-head with Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds.


Excitement builds as the FIFA Club World Cup group stage action continues today with key matchups across Groups E and F.

PSG Secure Club World Cup With a Convincing 4-0 Victory Over Atletico

  • Paris Saint-Germain wins The Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid.
  • Atletico goalkeeper Oblak was soon pressed into action, as he tried to save Atletico from defeat.
  • From the ensuing counter-attack, however, Atletico found themselves 2-0 down.