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The Super Falcons of Nigeria will face Cape Verde in a series of friendlies this month, it has been revealed, with the details of the venue and dates of the friendlies yet to be confirmed. The games will be played during the forthcoming international break for women. The Super Falcons tackled the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in two friendlies during the last international break. The new match preparations are for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which will now be played from July after it was postponed from March. Nigeria will face debutants Malawi, Zambia, and Egypt in Group C. Cape Verde, who will be making their maiden appearance at the biennial competition are drawn in Group D with Cameroon, Ghana, and Mali. The WAFCON 2026 finals will serve as qua...

Super Eagles Set to Face Zimbabwe in Unity Cup Opener The Nigeria national football team will kick off their Unity Cup campaign with a match against Zimbabwe national football team on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The encounter will be held at The Valley, the home ground of Charlton Athletic. The Super Eagles enter the competition as defending champions, having defeated Jamaica national football team 5-4 on penalties in the previous edition after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. In the other semi-final, Jamaica will face India national football team a day later at the same venue. The third-place match and the final are both scheduled for Saturday, May 30, also at The Valley. Super Falcons to Face Cape Verde in Friendlies Meanwhile, the Nigeria women's national football team are set f...

World football governing body FIFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against the Royal Spanish Football Federation following anti-Muslim chants during a recent international friendly between Spain and Egypt. The incident occurred on March 31 at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, where a section of supporters reportedly chanted, “Whoever doesn’t jump is a Muslim.” Confirming the development, FIFA told AFP that disciplinary action had been initiated over the events during the match. The episode adds to a series of controversies that have plagued Spanish football in recent years, including repeated racist abuse directed at Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid. Authorities have also taken action locally. Spanish police recently announced an investigation into what they described as “Isla...

A shocking incident occurred outside the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium earlier today as a naked man ran in front of Real Madrid’s team bus, moments before the club’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg match against Bayern Munich. Eyewitnesses reported that the unidentified man appeared suddenly on the street, causing a brief traffic disruption and prompting security personnel to act swiftly. Police and stadium security quickly intervened, escorting the individual away from the bus and ensuring the players and staff were unharmed. No injuries were reported, and the incident did not delay the team’s arrival at the stadium. Authorities confirmed that the man was taken into custody for questioning and possible psychiatric evaluation. Fans and onlookers captured the bizarre moment on...

Harry Maguire has committed his future to Manchester United after signing a new one-year contract extension, with the option to prolong it by an additional year. The 33-year-old defender was nearing the end of his previous deal, which was set to expire at the close of the season. The new agreement could see him remain at Old Trafford through an eighth season since his record £80 million move from Leicester City in 2019 — a fee that was a world record for a defender at the time. Since joining United, Maguire has made 266 appearances and played a key role in the club’s success, including winning the League Cup in the 2022–23 season and the FA Cup the following year. Reacting to the extension, Maguire described playing for Manchester United as a great honour and expressed pride in co...

Arsenal FC have received a major boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash against Sporting CP, with Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhães returning to training. Rice had withdrawn from the England squad during the March international break following a medical issue and missed Arsenal’s FA Cup quarter-final loss to Southampton. Gabriel was also sidelined after sustaining a knee injury in the same match. Both players trained with the squad at London Colney on Monday as manager Mikel Arteta prepared his team for the trip to Lisbon. There was further positive news as Leandro Trossard took part in training, although Bukayo Saka remains unavailable after leaving international duty early. Arsenal head into the encounter aiming to recover from recent setback...

Arsenal saw their FA Cup campaign come to a stunning end on Saturday after a 2-1 defeat to Championship side Southampton in their quarter-final clash at St Mary’s. Manager Mikel Arteta watched his side fall short as a late winner from Shea Charles sealed a famous upset for the hosts. Southampton opened the scoring in the 32nd minute following a quick counter-attack that exposed Arsenal’s defence. A cross from James Bree was misjudged by Ben White, allowing Ross Stewart to slot home from close range. Arsenal responded in the 68th minute when Kai Havertz set up Viktor Gyokeres, who finished calmly to level the score and briefly revive hopes of a comeback. However, the visitors suffered a setback as Gabriel Magalhães was forced off with a knee injury, disrupting their momentum. ...

US President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at tightening regulations around college sports, particularly following recent changes that allow student-athletes to earn money. The order directs the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to introduce limits on how long athletes can compete, stating they should be eligible to play for “no more than a five-year period.” It also calls for new transfer rules, allowing student-athletes to switch schools once without being required to sit out a season before graduating. The measures are set to take effect from August 1, with institutions that fail to comply potentially facing the loss of federal funding. Trump said the current system has led to growing financial pressure on universities, arguing that a lack o...

As excitement builds for the expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, a major financial concern is emerging—especially for African and other developing nations. Unlike previous editions, several participating countries are expected to face significant tax burdens in the United States, raising fears that competing at the global tournament could come with heavy economic costs. An investigation by The Guardian revealed that FIFA was unable to secure a comprehensive tax exemption from the U.S. government for all participating nations. While FIFA itself enjoys tax-free status dating back to the 1994 World Cup, this benefit does not extend to the 48 national teams. As a result, only 18 countries—mostly from Europe, along with a ...