Atlético Madrid seal permanent deal for “versatile and dynamic” Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman from Atalanta, after standout spell in Serie A.

Ronaldo is reportedly refusing to play after accusing Al Nassr’s backers of failing to strengthen the squad competitively.

Sokoto Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has suspended the management of Sokoto United FC for three months.

South Africa has been named as host for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, though CAF is yet to confirm.

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman arrives Madrid for medical after Atlético seal €40 million deal with Atalanta.

Atlético Madrid reach verbal agreement for Lookman’s €40m transfer, with formal steps expected imminently.

Serena Williams says GLP-1 medication improves her health, lowers cholesterol, stabilizes blood sugar, and eases joint pain today.

Premier League teams dominate the Champions League, earning massive prize money and widening football’s growing financial divide in Europe.

President Bola Tinubu expresses sympathy with Samuel Chukwueze and prays for comfort for the bereaved family.

Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze is bereaved following the death of his mother after a brief illness.

CAF has imposed sweeping suspensions and fines on Senegal and Morocco following misconduct during the AFCON 2025 final.

President Tinubu says he is deeply saddened by Sunday Ndidi’s death, praying for comfort for Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi’s family.

Tottenham Hotspur forwards Randal Kolo Muani and Wilson Odobert were involved in a minor car accident.

Jose Mourinho meets former club Real Madrid as Benfica seek victory to keep faint Champions League knockout hopes alive.

Wilfred Ndidi’s father dies in a road accident in Delta State, with Besiktas commiserating with the Super Eagles captain over his loss.

Former FIFA president Blatter backs fan boycott of US World Cup, citing immigration violence and rights abuses ahead of the tournament.

Real Madrid top Deloitte’s Money League as European giants drive record revenues and reshape football’s financial hierarchy.

Sunday Oliseh blames Osimhen’s on-field confrontation for reducing Lookman’s influence after previous stellar performances at AFCON 2025, and derailing Super Eagles.

The International Football Association Board plans countdowns on throw-ins, goal kicks, and substitutions, plus offside trials, to maintain World Cup match tempo.

NFF President Ibrahim Gusau dismisses reports alleging a confrontation with CAF Vice President Fouzi Lekjaa as false and misleading.