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NPFL Slams Ranchers Bees With N5m Fine

Ranchers Bees FC have been ordered to pay a fine of N5 million for breaches of the Frameworks and Rules at the end of the Match-day 6 fixture against Rivers United.  SportsNews Additionally, the Kaduna-based club have been directed to disclose the identity of one of their players who was captured on video physically attacking

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UK Court Hands Salah Six-Month Driving Ban

Former Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah, has been handed a six-month driving ban after failing to provide information identifying the driver of his Rolls-Royce when it was caught speeding in Cheshire. According to court documents reported by the BBC, the vehicle was recorded by a speed camera travelling at 36mph in a 30mph zone in Wilmslow,

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Spain Coach De La Fuente Gets New Deal After World Cup Success

Spain’s World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente is to sign a new contract keeping him in the role until 2032, the Spanish football federation announced on Monday September 21st, 2026. “Luis de la Fuente will extend his contract through the next two European Championships, in 2028 and 2032, as well as the 2030 World

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Barcelona Playing ‘Different Sport’ In La Liga — Simeone

Atlético Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has praised Barcelona’s impressive start to the 2026/27 La Liga season, saying Hansi Flick’s side are playing at a level that appears different from the rest of the league. Simeone made the remarks after Atlético’s 2–1 victory over Real Madrid in Sunday’s Madrid derby, with Barcelona maintaining their perfect league

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2027 Polls: Mike Igini Warns of Major Test for Nigeria’s Democracy

Former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mike Igini, has warned that the 2027 general elections will be a major test of Nigeria’s democracy, with electoral officials, politicians and the judiciary expected to face public scrutiny. Igini made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday, stressing that Nigerians

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NPFL: Buter Reveals Secret Behind Sporting Lagos’ Victory Over Plateau United

Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffrey Buter has attributed his team’s 3-2 victory over Plateau United to the players’ determination and ability to take advantage of key moments in the match. Sporting Lagos came from behind to secure all three points in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday Nine encounter at the New Jos Stadium

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Man Utd Players Reportedly Unhappy With Club Direction as Carrick Faces Pressure

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez has criticised the club’s leadership for failing to strengthen the squad sufficiently, insisting that responsibility for the team’s struggles should not rest solely on manager Michael Carrick and the players. Martínez made the remarks after United’s 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid on Tuesday, saying the club needed to

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Mbappe Defies Mourinho’s Warning Amid Injury Recovery

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has sparked controversy after posting a video of himself cycling despite manager Jose Mourinho’s recent warning against the activity. Mourinho had advised his players to avoid cycling because of the potential risk of injury, stressing that professional footballers must be careful with activities outside training. “You are a football player

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Tijani Reveals What He Plans to Tell Messi Ahead of Argentina Farewell

Benin defender Mohamed Tijani has revealed what he intends to tell Lionel Messi when the Argentine captain faces the West African side in his final international appearance for Argentina. Argentina will take on Benin at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, with the fixture expected to mark the end of Messi’s international career.

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LaLiga: Makelele Criticises Mourinho After Real Madrid Derby Defeat

Former Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele has criticised manager Jose Mourinho following the club’s 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in Sunday’s Madrid derby. Makelele said Real Madrid lacked cohesion and a clear tactical plan during the encounter, arguing that the team’s problems went beyond the refereeing decisions that dominated Mourinho’s post-match reaction. The former France

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