However, Akor Adams emerged as the standout performer after enjoying a dream competitive debut for Venezia FC.As reported by Pulse Sports Nigeria, Adams scored twice and provided an assist as Venezia came from behind to beat Virtus Entella 3-2 in the Coppa Italia.The Nigerian forwar...
Morocco appeared on course for victory after Kautar Azraf broke the deadlock, giving the hosts a 1-0 advantage before the interval. The Atlas Lionesses then thought they had extended their lead after the restart, but Maryam Atiq's effort was disallowed.Algeria continued to push for a way b...
Hajer confirmed the signing on Friday, August 14, with the Ghanaian forward set to compete in the Saudi First Division League, also known as the Yelo League, Ghanasoccernet.com reported.The move sees Amoah leave Ghana after an impressive spell in the country's top flight, where he establis...
In a highly anticipated clash between two of Africa's heavyweight women's football nations, South Africa produced a determined display at the Moulay Rachid Stadium to keep their World Cup qualification hopes alive.The 2022 WAFCON champions made one change to their starting XI, with Ronnel ...
According to a statement from the NFF Communications Department, the federation has established a six-member fact-finding committee to examine what it described as the "unwholesome poor run" of Nigeria's national teams, Arise News reported.The committee will pay particular attention to the...
The new league season has begun with a bang, with lots of goals but with no major upsets as the 2026/27 campaign continues into its third round of fixtures. We pin-point five top talking points ahead of the weekend's action. Can Kaizer Chiefs end winless run against Mamelodi...
Banyana Banyana had been forced into the qualification route after their WAFCON quarter-final defeat by Morocco ended their chances of securing a direct place. Nigeria had also entered the play-off contest after suffering a loss to Cameroon the previous Sunday.Desiree Ellis made one change...
Despite the defeat, Parker was particularly impressed by Zulu's ability to contain Sundowns forward Bryan Leon, who struggled to make a significant impact against the Galaxy defender."I'm also proud of Zulu at the back in terms of the leadership he showed. He kept Leon quiet, Leon couldn't...
Infantino is seeking re-election at FIFA's 77th Congress in Rabat, Morocco, on March 18, 2027, but his leadership has come under increased scrutiny after three confederations, UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF, criticised his conduct and called for him to step down.The criticism followed Infantino's ...
Both teams were knocked out in the quarterfinals, with Nigeria suffering a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon while Banyana Banyana were also eliminated at the same stage.The high stakes encounter now gives both sides an immediate opportunity to respond to their setbacks, with the winner advancing to ...
Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga scored all three goals to continue the Scorchers' remarkable run on their WAFCON debut.Algeria's task became more difficult in the 23rd minute when Morgane Belkhiter was sent off, reducing the North Africans to ten players. Despite their numerical disadva...
Infantino has faced opposition since details emerged of FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), which would have created a company overseeing FIFA's commercial and ticketing rights, with around 20 percent potentially sold to private investors.Trump defended Infantino on Truth Social."FIFA wo...
With European leagues set to resume following the summer break, Odemwingie believes maintaining the right lifestyle away from the pitch will be crucial for players hoping to remain in peak condition and perform consistently throughout the campaign.His advice comes ahead of Nigeria's 2027 A...
The presidents and general secretaries of the three confederations signed an open letter which argued that the dispute was not simply about the abandoned FFE proposal, but about the integrity of the sport and those elected to oversee it.The planned initiative would have established a new c...
Banyana's disappointing Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign ended in the quarter-finals on Saturday after they suffered a 2-1 defeat to hosts Morocco at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.The result ended Banyana's hopes of defending the continental title they won in Morocco...
The Scorchers continued their remarkable debut campaign with another impressive victory, overcoming the Black Queens in a dramatic quarter-final to book their place in the final four.Rose Kadzere scored the decisive goal in the 79th minute, completing Malawi's comeback and moving the tourn...
The hosts took control before the interval, with Sakina Ouzraoui breaking the deadlock in the 31st minute. Hanane Ait El Haj delivered a deep cross into the area, and Ouzraoui met it with a volley that sailed over South African goalkeeper Kaylin Swart.Morocco could have extended their adva...
Ivory Coast appeared to have the upper hand early on and were rewarded in the 29th minute when Ines Konan found the net to put her side ahead.The Elephants then suffered a major setback shortly before the interval as Nsira Ouedraogo was dismissed in the 42nd minute.Despite playing w...
The Serie A champions took control of the match through Dimarco, who opened the scoring in the 20th minute in front of 50,325 fans.Andy Diouf then doubled Inter's advantage after the break before Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao gave his side hope with a late goal.Dimarco has bee...
South Africa endured a testing campaign in Casablanca, suffering a defeat to Tanzania, drawing with Ivory Coast and securing a crucial victory over Burkina Faso.Their inconsistent results meant Banyana had to wait until the final group match to discover their fate, with their progression u...