Sergio Conceicao has been named the new coach of AC Milan. This followed the sack of Paulo Fonseca, on Monday, by the Italian giants for failing to maintain a consistent push for Champions League places in Serie A. The 51-year-old Portuguese coach  made the announcement, saying he had been fired as he left the San Siro, following his press conference …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined Libya $50,000 and mandated that the country plays two matches behind closed doors following incidents of misconduct by supporters and officials during their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Benin on 18 November in Benghazi. This sanction follows a series of controversies surrounding Libya, including a highly publicised incident in …

Two-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) runners-up, Remo Stars are likely to end the year 2024 at the top of the table after beating Akwa United 2-1 in Ikenne on Sunday to go three points clear of Rivers United who host Plateau United on Monday (today). Tochukwu Micheal scored an 82nd-minute free-kick and match winner for the Sky Blue Stars …

Another action-packed Sunday in the English Premier League saw Manchester City bounce back with a win against Leicester, while Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, and Wolves secured valuable results in their respective matches. Leicester City 0–2 Manchester City Manchester City bounced back from their poor form with a comfortable 2-0 win over Leicester City. Goals from Savinho and Erling Haaland secured …

Arsenal are planning a deal for Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen in January, joining Manchester United in the race to secure the Galatasaray forward’s signature following Bukayo Saka’s injury setback. The Gunners are reportedly considering triggering Osimhen’s £66 million release clause at Napoli, though they would need to negotiate with both the Italian club and Galatasaray, where the striker is currently …

Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles ended their six-year African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualification drought in style, defeating arch-rivals Ghana 3-1 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Saturday to secure their place in the 2025 tournament. Following a goalless first leg in Accra, the Super Eagles B produced a spectacular first-half performance, with Remo Stars’ duo Sodiq Ismail and Nduka …

Abuja-based Primal Sporting FC carted home the N50 million prize of the maiden Lagos Liga football tournament after beating Applebee FC 9-8 on penalties in a thrilling final at the Mobolaji Johsnson Arena on Friday. Lagos Liga is a 7-aside non-professional football tournament that was announced in May and featured 16 teams. Primal Sporting trailed 1-0 for most part of …

The 2024 Globe Soccer Awards celebrated football’s finest talents on a grand stage, with Real Madrid star Vinícius Jr. winning the prestigious Best Men’s Player award. The Brazilian forward also claimed the Best Forward accolade, marking the culmination of an impressive year. Jude Bellingham, another standout performer, secured dual honours by winning both the Best Midfielder award and the Maradona …

Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi on Thursday (Boxing Day) put smiles on the faces of about 2000 kids in the city of Ajegunle in the Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State, as part of activities marking the Christmas celebration in the area. The Boxing Day children’s party was held at the Maracana Sports Centre, in collaboration …

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has bemoaned his side’s failure to beat Everton in the Premier League on Saturday. City’s poor run continued, as they were held to a 1-1 draw at the Etihad. Bernardo Silva gave the champions the lead before Illiman Ndiaye equalized for the Toffees. Speaking after the game, Guardiola admitted nothing is working for his players …