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European football's governing body UEFA has urged FIFA to stop pushing its plan for a two-year World Cup and instead to engage in "genuine consultation" over reform of the international match calendar. FIFA is conducting a feasibility…

Nigeria’s Senior National women’s team, the Super Falcons, have now set its focus on the forthcoming Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifiers after the disappointing loss to South Africa. Two penalties and an own goal by defender…

Four-time African Player of the Year Samuel Eto’o has officially announced his intent to become president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) on social media. Eto'o, 40,  enjoyed a trophy-laden career as a player and would…

South Africa coach Desiree Ellis was thrilled with her side’s stunning 4-2 victory over hosts Nigeria at the Aisha Buhari Cup on Tuesday, but says her Banyana Banyana side have to now prove they can beat the best on the continent on a…

Atletico Madrid's Luis Suarez struck two late goals to give the La Liga champions a 2-1 win at Getafe on Tuesday after the hosts were reduced to 10 men late in the second half. Atletico started with Suarez and Antoine Griezmann upfront,…

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, urged the Super Falcons to keep their heads up despite the 4-2 defeat by the Banyana Banyana of South Africa at the just-concluded Aisha Buhari Cup. Dare stated this when he…

Polish international and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski won the 2021 European Golden Shoe award for his remarkable achievement as the continent's top goalscorer for the 2020/21 season. With 41 goals in 29 Bundesliga…

Nasarawa United striker Silas Nwankwo was awarded the Best Player in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in collaboration with AITEO, official sponsors of the Federation Cup, during the…

Lionel Messi is suffering from knee bruising, the Ligue 1 club said on Tuesday, and will miss Paris St Germain's trip to Metz on Wednesday. "Lionel Messi, following the knock received on his left knee, has undergone an MRI this morning…

Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer said he is "feeling strong" and has faced no setbacks as he is recovering well after his latest knee operation. Federer, who pulled out of the US Open, said in August he would be sidelined for many months …