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Osimhen Unveils Intentions to Pursue Education After Concluding Football Career
Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that he plans to return to school and earn a university degree after retiring from football. Osimhen disclosed this during an interview with Instablog TV, where he reflected on life beyond football and the importance of education. “As an adult, not everything I learned in school. [...]
Nations FC has named seasoned Croatian manager Zdravko Logarusic as their new head coach.
Ghanaian club Nations FC have officially announced the appointment of experienced Croatian tactician Zdravko Logarusic as the club's new head coach ahead of the upcoming season.The club confirmed the appointment on Monday, entrusting the vastly experienced manager with the responsibility of leading the team into a new era as they prepare for domestic and continental assignments.Logarusic arrives at Nations with more than two decades of coaching experience, having managed clubs and national teams across Africa, Europe and Asia.His extensive resume and familiarity with Ghanaian football are expected to provide a significant boost to the club's ambitions.The Croatian is no stranger to the Ghana Premier League, having previously coached King Faisal, Asante Kotoko SC and AshantiGold SC.During his previous spells in Ghana, Logarusic earned a reputation for his tactical discipline, player development and ability to build competitive teams.Beyond club football, the experienced trainer has also served as head coach of the Sudan and Zimbabwe national teams, adding valuable international experience to his coaching profile.His work across different football cultures has made him one of the most travelled and respected coaches on the African football scene.Nations believe the appointment reflects the club's determination to...
WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Are Poised to Capture Their 11th Championship in Morocco, Ready to Surprise the Globe at Brazil 2027 — Aloma
Former Nigeria U-20 Women’s National Team coach, Napoleon Aloma, has expressed confidence that the Super Falcons will win their record-extending 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco and go on to surpass their FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter-final achievement at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, Completesports.com reports. Super Falcons [...]
Lawrence Ati-Zigi embracing the Europa League opportunity with St. Gallen
Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi says playing in the UEFA Europa League would mark another significant milestone in his career as he prepares for a new season with Swiss side St. Gallen.The Ghana international helped St. Gallen lift the Swiss Cup last season, securing the club's place in the Europa League qualifiers."It'll be a great achievement for me to play in the Europa League because you get to play against some of the best players," Ati-Zigi told Sporty FM.The 29-year-old is expected to feature when St. Gallen take on Portuguese giants Benfica in the second qualifying round, with a place in the league phase at stake.Ati-Zigi heads into the new campaign in high spirits after an impressive 2026 FIFA World Cup with Ghana. He started the Black Stars' opening group match against Panama before an injury temporarily sidelined him. He returned in the Round of 32 against Colombia and produced an outstanding display, making several crucial saves despite Ghana's narrow 1-0 defeat.The former Sochaux goalkeeper has also reiterated his commitment to St. Gallen amid recent transfer speculation, stressing that his focus remains on helping the club succeed both domestically and in Europe.With a contract...
I’m At Manchester United To Capture The Major Titles – Santos
Man United new signing Andrey Santos has disclosed that he can’t wait to fight together with his new teammates after completing a £50 million transfer to Manchester United from Chelsea. The 22-year-old joins the Red Devils on a contract until June 2031, with the option of a further year, after United agreed to pay an [...]
WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Resolute in Their Quest to Defend Title — Nnadozie
Chiamaka Nnadozie, has revealed the mindset guiding the Super Falcons as they prepare to defend their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title at this month’s tournament in Morocco. According to the Brighton shot-stopper, the reigning champions are fully focused on approaching their title defence with determination, discipline and the mentality of taking each game as [...]
Lawrence Ati-Zigi remains committed to St. Gallen amid transfer rumors following his standout performance at the World Cup.
Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi has reaffirmed his commitment to Swiss side St. Gallen, insisting his full focus remains on the club despite speculation linking him with a move elsewhere following his impressive performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Black Stars goalkeeper, who is under contract until June 2027, says he is looking forward to another campaign with the Swiss Cup winners, who have qualified for the UEFA Europa League."I still have a running contract with St. Gallen, and currently I'm focusing on that. I'll be playing in Europe with St. Gallen next season, and I hope to make myself and the club proud," Ati-Zigi told Sporty FM.St. Gallen will face Portuguese giants Benfica in the second qualifying round of the Europa League after lifting the Swiss Cup, with Ati-Zigi playing a key role in the club's triumph.The 29-year-old enhanced his reputation during the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. He started Ghana's opening group game against Panama and produced a solid display before suffering an injury that ruled him out of the next two matches.Ati-Zigi returned in the Round of 32 clash against Colombia after replacing the injured Benjamin Asare. Despite...
Dutch Referee Passes Away Weeks Following World Cup Dismissal
Netherlands referee Rob Dieperink has died weeks after he was axed from the World Cup 2026 following his arrest over the alleged sexual assault of a teenager. The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed Dieperink’s death on Monday, paying tribute to the official following the news. Read Also:FIFA To Consider Expanding World Cup 2030 To 64 [...]
Kick Nation's scouting initiative uncovers Ghana's upcoming football talents for prospects in the UK.
Kick Nation Scouting has intensified its search for Ghana's next generation of football stars through its partnership with Brooke House College in the United Kingdom, with the latest talent identification exercise taking place in Tamale.The initiative, which began in October last year, aims to provide promising young Ghanaian footballers with opportunities to showcase their abilities on the international stage and potentially secure pathways into European football.Speaking during the scouting exercise, Kick Nation CEO Wunnam Haruna revealed that the project has already produced encouraging results, with four players successfully sent to Brooke House College since the partnership was launched."We started this project in October last year and since then we have been able to take four players to our partners in the UK - Brooke House College."It has been good so far. We have been to Kumasi in March this year, Cape Coast a month ago, Gomoa and now in Tamale," Haruna said.According to him, the nationwide scouting programme is focused on identifying the country's finest young talents between the ages of 16 and 17, with selected players eventually forming a representative squad for an elite youth tournament in England."We are getting the best and...
Ghana's goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi remains undeterred by the differences in acclaim he receives while playing for his club compared to the national team.
Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi says he is not concerned by the difference in recognition he receives at club level compared to the national team, insisting the support he gets from fans is what keeps him motivated.The St. Gallen shot-stopper has enjoyed an impressive rise over the past year, helping the Swiss side lift the Swiss Cup before producing several outstanding performances for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Despite his displays, Ati-Zigi believes external praise is not something that drives him."I'm not bothered if I'm getting praise in the Swiss league but not in the national team. But I do get a lot of support from people, and that's what gets me going," he told Sporty FM.The 29-year-old was one of Ghana's standout performers at the World Cup. He started the Black Stars' opening group match against Panama before suffering an injury that sidelined him for the following games.Ati-Zigi returned in the Round of 32 against Colombia after replacing the injured Benjamin Asare. Although Ghana suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat and exited the tournament, the goalkeeper produced a series of excellent saves and was widely regarded as the Black Stars' best performer on the...
WAFCON 2026: Oshoala, Ajibade, Nnadozie Among First to Arrive at Super Falcons Training Camp
Asisat Oshoala, Rasheedat Ajibade, and Chiamaka Nnadozie were among the first players to report to the Super Falcons’ training camp in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. Also present in camp are defenders Glory Ogbonna, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rofiat Imuran, and Shukurat Oladipo, as well as midfielder Christy Ucheibe [...]
Why I Opted for a Two-Year Contract with Liverpool —New Reds Manager Iraola
Liverpool new head coach Andoni Iraola has explained why he has chosen to sign only a two-year deal with the Reds. Iraola, who has previous form for signing two-year deals throughout his managerial career, insisted that the length of a manager’s contract wasn’t important, and that it gave both himself and the club the opportunity [...]
Dyer: Bowen Has No Intention of Departing West Ham
Lifelong West Ham fan Danny Dyer has disclosed that his son-in-law, Jarrod Bowen, plans to stay with the club following their relegation to the Championship. Bowen’s consistent performances had drawn significant attention from clubs like Liverpool and Aston Villa, who were monitoring his availability. Read Also:World Cup 2026: I’ve Played Against Everyone Except England –Messi [...]
WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons’ Group Rival Zambia Thrashes Algeria in Final Preparations
The Copper Queens of Zambia will arrive Algeria on Monday (today) for their final preparations ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The team have spent the last two weeks in a training camp in Lusaka, fine-tuning their preparations for the tournament. Assistant coach Charles Haalubono has overseen the sessions, putting the players [...]
CAF reveals important timelines for the 2026/27 Champions League and Confederation Cup.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the full calendar for the 2026/27 Interclub competitions - the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup. Defending African champions Mamelodi Sundowns headline the country's challenge after ending their long wait for continental glory last season. Miguel Cardoso's side will now attempt to achieve what no South African club has managed before by successfully defending the CAF Champions League crown. Joining Sundowns in Africa's premier club competition are Betway Premiership champions Orlando Pirates, who edged the Brazilians to the domestic title in the 2025/26 campaign. Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs and Nedbank Cup winners Durban City will fly the South African flag in the CAF Confederation Cup. CAF's schedule shows the preliminary rounds opening in September, although the governing body is yet to conduct the official draws. The first preliminary round will be played over two weekends, with first-leg fixtures scheduled for 4-6 September 2026 before the return matches on 11-13 September. The second preliminary round, where all remaining clubs enter the competitions, will follow a month later. First legs are set for 16-18 October, while the decisive second legs will take place on 23-25 October. As Africa's highest-ranked club, Sundowns are widely expected...
World Cup 2026: Kobbie Mainoo part of England's trio yet to see any action on the field
Kobbie Mainoo remains on the sidelines at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the Manchester United midfielder one of three England outfield players still waiting for their first appearance as Thomas Tuchel prepares for a blockbuster semi-final against Argentina. England have enjoyed an impressive run to the last four, setting up a mouth-watering clash with the reigning world champions on Wednesday. Mainoo has yet to feature in Qatar, with fierce competition in midfield limiting his opportunities. The 21-year-old has been unable to break into a well-balanced unit featuring Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson, all of whom have played key roles in England's march to the semi-finals. Tuchel has largely trusted the same core of players since the tournament-opening 4-2 victory over Croatia, making only minor adjustments as England continued their winning run. That consistency has left Mainoo watching from the bench, despite arriving at the tournament as one of England's brightest young midfield talents. Mainoo is not alone in his wait. Defender Trevoh Chalobah and striker Ivan Toney are the only other England squad members yet to play a single minute. Chalobah joined the squad as a late replacement for the injured Tino Livramento but has...
SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 114: Preview of the World Cup Semi-Finals
The semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup take place tomorrow and Wednesday when the remaining four teams battle each other. The winners will meet in the final on 19 July, while the losing teams will contest the third-place playoff. With four of the world’s strongest football nations still standing, fans can expect football of [...]
Boostfinder Aims to Address One of the Major Annoyances in Sports Betting
Sports betting has become faster, sharper, and more data-driven than ever. Odds move in seconds. Promotions disappear without warning. And across dozens of bookmakers, thousands of enhanced prices appear every week before quietly vanishing again. For most punters, keeping track of all of it is nearly impossible. That problem is exactly what Boostfinder is trying [...]
Ghanaians can anticipate greater performances from me in the upcoming season – Felix Afena-Gyan
Ghana international Felix Afena-Gyan has promised to deliver improved performances in the upcoming season after bringing his loan spell at Turkish side Amedspor to an end.The 23-year-old forward spent the entire 2025/26 campaign with the Turkish outfit, where he played a key role in helping the club secure promotion to the Turkish Super Lig.With his loan deal now concluded, Afena-Gyan is set to return to parent club Cremonese ahead of the new season, eager to build on his impressive campaign in Turkey.The former AS Roma striker featured in 35 matches across all competitions for Amedspor, scoring five goals and registering six assists in the Turkish First League.Speaking in an interview with Citi Sports, Afena-Gyan assured Ghanaians that they should expect a much stronger version of him next season.“Ghanaians should expect more from me in the new season because that’s the job I have to do,” he said.Afena-Gyan first rose to prominence during his time at Roma, where he announced himself with a match-winning brace against Genoa in Serie A under legendary Portuguese coach José Mourinho. The performance quickly established him as one of Ghana’s brightest young talents.Although injuries and fierce competition have affected...
“I wept for two hours,” stated Egypt's star Mostafa Ziko as he shared his emotional response to the devastating World Cup elimination at the hands of Argentina.
Egypt international striker Mostafa Ziko is struggling to overcome the emotional pain of the Pharaohsâ dramatic elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Several days after Egyptâs heartbreaking Round of 16 defeat to Argentina, the forward revealed that the loss remains difficult to process, describing the experience as one of the most painful moments of his football career.Egypt appeared to be on the verge of securing a historic place in the World Cup quarter-finals after taking a commanding 2-0 lead against the South American giants. However, Argentina staged a remarkable comeback, scoring three late goals to complete a stunning turnaround and seal a 3-2 victory.The defeat sent shockwaves throughout Egyptian football, with supporters left devastated after watching their team come within minutes of achieving a memorable World Cup milestone.For Ziko, the disappointment has been particularly difficult to accept. The Egyptian forward admitted that the manner of the defeat made it even harder to move on, revealing the emotional impact the match had on him after the final whistle.âI canât seem to put this match behind me, and I feel I wonât be able to for a very long time,â Ziko said.The striker explained that the...