Author: Tumininu Yussuf
Nigeria’s Falconets secured a crucial 1–0 victory over Senegal in the first leg of their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 third-round qualifier.
Africa’s reigning champions, Nigeria’s Super Falcons, will step up their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) when they compete in the West African Football Union (WAFU B) Four-Nation Tournament scheduled for 27 February to 7 March 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Chelsea head coach, Liam Rosenior has lifted the lid on a fiery pre-match confrontation with Arsenal, admitting he “lost his cool” after what he believed was a clear lack of respect and etiquette shown to his side ahead of Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium.
The Senegalese Football Federation has confirmed a 24-player squad for the Lionesses of Teranga ahead of their two-legged clash against Nigeria’s Falconets in the third round of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 qualifiers.
Cristiano Ronaldo has emerged into serious doubt after the Portuguese superstar was omitted from the squad for Monday’s Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Riyadh, a match the Riyadh club won 1–0.
Arsenal moved to within touching distance of their first major trophy since 2020 after edging past Chelsea to book a place in the Carabao Cup final, sealing a 4–2 aggregate victory in a tense, attritional semi-final at the Emirates Stadium.
The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has officially commenced the recruitment process for a new head coach and high-performance manager for the men’s senior national team, the Yellow Greens, following the departure of former Kenyan international Steve Tikolo.
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have stepped up preparations for their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying double-header against Senegal, with head coach Moses Aduku unveiling a 26-player squad dominated by domestic league talents.
Chelsea’s pursuit of Jennifer Echegini is officially over after Paris Saint-Germain rejected the Women’s Super League champions’ second bid, bringing negotiations to an abrupt end and leaving the Blues empty-handed in the winter transfer window.
Six Premier League clubs entered Europe’s premier competition this season. Five finished in the top eight. Whatever the critics say about English football, the 2025/26 Champions League table offers a ruthless rebuttal.
