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Uruguay have appointed football legend Diego Forlán as their new head coach, with the former striker taking charge of La Celeste following the departure of Marcelo Bielsa. Forlán returns to the national team in a new role after enjoying a legendary playing career with Uruguay. The 47-year-old will be hoping to use his experience and knowledge of the national setup …

Following Nigeria’s shocking 2026 WAFCON exit, here is how the Super Falcons can still qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup have suffered a major setback, but the Super Falcons are not out of the race yet. The 10-time African champions were knocked out of the 2026 Women’s Africa …

UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down and leave his position with dignity. In a joint open letter to the football family, the three confederations urged Infantino not to seek re-election when FIFA members vote for the next president in March 2027, putting significant pressure on the FIFA chief …

A semi-final spot at the 2026 WAFCON should have sealed an automatic spot for Nigeria’s place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. However, the Super Falcons suffered a disappointing 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Cameroon. The defeat was particularly painful for Nigeria, a team with a long-standing reputation as one of the continent’s dominant forces in women’s football. While the …

Arsenal Football Club have confirmed the signing of Brazil International Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United on a long-term deal ahead of the 2026/27 season. The Premier League Champions confirmed the signing of Guimarães on their official website on Saturday, August 8, 2026, as they continue in their quest to defend their title. Guimarães becomes a major addition to Mikel Arteta’s …

Here is why Man City have rejected the bid submitted by La Liga champions, Barcelona, for the 2026 World Cup winner Rodri. According to the latest transfer report, Man City have rejected the bid submitted by Hansi Flick’s Barcelona, estimated at 45 million euros, for the 2026 World Cup-winning midfielder Rodri. Barcelona submitted an initial bid worth around €45 million, …

Here are key details such as qualified countries, fixtures and results to know about the quarter-finals of WAFCON 2026. The knockout stage of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is beginning to take shape as the group stage draws to a close in Morocco. Eight teams will book their places in the quarter-finals, where the battle for the …

After days of observation by CAF, Africa’s football body, alongside AFA (Argentine Football Association have both released statements backing Infantino’s FIFA leadership. The political battle engulfing FIFA has taken another dramatic twist after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) publicly threw their weight behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino, just hours after UEFA intensified calls …

Real Madrid have officially completed the signing of highly rated Ivorian winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. The Spanish giants confirmed on its website on Thursday, August 6, 2026 that an agreement has been reached with Leipzig. The 19-year-old signed a seven-year contract that will keep him at Diomande arrives after an outstanding season with RB Leipzig, where his pace, …

Following days of speculation, here is the latest update on Victor Osimhen’s rumoured transfer to the Premier League side Arsenal. As the summer 2026 transfer window gradually draws to a close, reports of Victor Osimhen considering a possible transfer to the 2025/2026 Premier League champions, Arsenal for the 2026/2027 club football season from his current side, Galatasaray. Despite the transfer …