Super Falcons and Al-Ittihad Ladies defender Ashleigh Plumptre has officially extended her stay in Saudi Arabia, signing a new two-year contract with the Jeddah-based club. The 26-year-old versatile defender made the move to Al-Ittihad in the summer of 2023 after her contract with Women’s Super League side Leicester City expired. Since then, she has become…
Former Super Eagles coach Chief Adeboye Onigbinde has urged newly appointed Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle to properly manage the nation’s wealth of footballing talent if he hopes to succeed. Despite boasting some of Africa’s finest footballers, Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign has been disappointing. The Super Eagles currently sit fifth in Group…
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been ranked among the top three teams for the 2025 TotalEnergies U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the tournament’s draw procedure. The biennial youth competition will take place in Côte d’Ivoire from April 26 to May 18, 2025, featuring 13 teams from across…
AC Milan winger and Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze could be set for a summer departure, with Turkish Süper Lig side Besiktas keen on securing his signature. The 25-year-old joined Milan from Villarreal in 2023 but has struggled to cement a regular role at the club. His situation has worsened under new head coach Sérgio…
Nigerian midfielder Deborah Abiodun is set to spend the remainder of the 2025 calendar year on loan at USL Super League side Dallas Trinity FC, following an agreement with Washington Spirit. The move was confirmed over the weekend by both American clubs, just weeks after Abiodun signed her first professional contract with the National Women’s…
