UEFA has reportedly intervened in Mykhailo Mudryk’s ongoing doping case, urging the Football Association (FA) to expedite proceedings to bring clarity to the Chelsea winger’s situation. Mudryk has been sidelined since November 2024 after testing positive in a doping control, a development that immediately ruled the Ukrainian international out of competitive action. However, recent developments…
Diego Costa has described Antonio Conte, his former boss at Chelsea, as a “very bitter guy”. Costa was recounting the circumstances surrounding his exit from Chelsea in a recent episode of the Obi One Podcast, in a chat with Mikel Obi. Costa spent three seasons at Chelsea, scoring 59 goals in 120 games and winning…
Police in Madeira are hunting a vandal who filmed himself setting fire to a bronze statue of Cristiano Ronaldo outside the CR7 Museum in Funchal, Portugal. The dishevelled individual poured flammable liquid over the sculpture before performing a bizarre dance to rap music. He posted the footage to Instagram with the strange caption: “This is…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) a total of $100,000 and issued match bans to players following the team’s conduct after the 2–0 loss to Nigeria in their quarter-final match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Following the full-time whistle in the high-profile encounter, the atmosphere quickly…
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau has given more insights as it concerns the contract of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle. Eric Chelle signed a two-year contract with an option for an additional year in January 2025. The Super Eagles impressive showing at the 2025 AFCON has caused many to demand for a long-term…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended Senegal’s head coach, Pape Thiaw, following a disciplinary review of the chaotic scenes that marred Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat. Senegal defeated host nation Morocco 1–0 after extra time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium to clinch their second continental title, but the…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have surged to 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Monday, recording a remarkable 12-place jump. The Eagles climbed from 38th following an impressive outing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, where they finished third overall. Nigeria is now the third-best team in Africa,…
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco on Sunday delivered a night of high drama, marked by unusual touchline incidents, a controversial penalty decision, and a decisive extra-time goal that sealed the title. As rain fell steadily at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, attention shifted early to the Senegal goalie area. During…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned “some Senegal players” for the “unacceptable scenes” during Sunday’s AFCON final in which the eventual champions walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco. “We strongly condemn the behaviour of some ‘supporters’ as well as some Senegalese players and technical staff members. It is unacceptable to…
Senegal forward, Sadio Mane has suggested why he told his teammates to come back to the pitch and continue playing against Morocco during both sides’ AFCON final on Sunday night. Recall that Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 after 120 minutes to win the AFCON. Pape Gueye scored the only goal of the match in the first…
