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Vinicius Tobias has announced his departure from Santiago Bernabeu. The 20-year-old right-back revealed in an Instagram post that he will be leaving Real Madrid this summer as his contract expires at the end of June. During his tenure with the club, Tobias made just one senior appearance. In his farewell message, he expressed gratitude for…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced a significant change to the schedule for the African Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025, shifting the tournament from its anticipated dates to a new timeframe in 2026. Originally slated for December 21, 2025, in Morocco, the CAN 2025 will now kick off on January 18, 2026,…
In the world of Nigerian football, the achievements of legends like Finidi George and emerging stars such as Victor Osimhen spark debates about respect and legacy. Here’s a breakdown of their respective achievements to consider: Finidi George’s Achievements: Victor Osimhen’s Achievements: Analysis:Finidi George’s career spans successful stints at Ajax, where he achieved multiple league titles,…
Slovakia held on for a surprising 1-0 win against Belgium on Monday, with Ivan Schranz scoring early after a defensive error, marking a strong start for Slovakia’s Euro 2024 campaign against the world’s third-ranked team. Despite being ranked 45 places below Belgium by FIFA, Francesco Calzona’s Slovakia delivered a brave performance in Frankfurt. Calzona, who…
Borussia Dortmund has hired a new coach. The club appointed former player Nuri Sahin as the new coach on a three-year contract, replacing Edin Terzic. Here are some details about the new coach .
Finidi George has resigned as coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria after just two games, both of which ended without a win. His departure follows a 2-1 loss to Benin Republic on matchday 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, leaving the Super Eagles winless in four matches. Former Eagles media officer, Toyin…
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup took a severe hit after a surprising 2-1 defeat to Benin in Abidjan. This loss leaves the Super Eagles with just three points from four games, placing them second in Group C, while Benin, now coached by former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, leads the group…
Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, have faced a challenging start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Despite their ongoing winless streak, head coach Finidi George remains optimistic about their chances of rebounding and securing qualification. Currently, Nigeria sits fifth in Group C with just three points from three matches. On Friday, they…
Despite calls from Wolverhampton Wanderers to abolish VAR, the Premier League is unlikely to discard the technology before the next season. The proposal, which will be voted on at the annual general meeting on June 6, has not gained significant traction among other clubs. Wolves presented several reasons for eliminating VAR, arguing that the slight…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced Finidi George as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, following a recommendation from the Technical and Development Committee. George, a former Nigerian international with 62 caps to his name, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as assistant coach under José Santos Peseiro…