The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Swedish coach Kim Lars Björkegren as the new Head Coach of the Black Queens, Ghana’s senior women’s national football team. Björkegren takes over from Nora Hauptle, whose Black queens tenure ended in December 2024. A UEFA License A coach with 18 years of experience, Björkegren brings a wealth…
Liverpool legend Michael Owen believes that Antoine Semenyo could be the ideal replacement for Mohamed Salah if the Egyptian forward departs Anfield. Owen’s remarks followed Semenyo’s goal in AFC Bournemouth’s 2-2 draw with Chelsea, which further underlined his impressive performances this season. The former Liverpool striker sees the 24-year-old Ghanaian as a strong contender to…
Alex Iwobi was left disappointed despite scoring a brace in Fulham’s 3-2 defeat to West Ham United, the Super Eagles midfielder, who played a key role in his team’s attack, lamented the mistakes that cost Fulham the game. The London derby, filled with anticipation, saw Fulham lose due to defensive errors from goalkeeper Bernd Leno and…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has made his return to Chippa United, 14 days after the devastating loss of his mother. The 28-year-old has faced an incredibly difficult period, losing both of his parents within a span of two months. Nwabali’s father passed away in mid-November while he was on international duty with Nigeria at…
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi is reportedly in discussions with West Ham United over a potential January transfer from Nottingham Forest. The Hammers are said to be making a “serious attempt” to sign the 27-year-old striker, according to Sky Sports, although no fee has been disclosed. Awoniyi has been a key figure for Forest since…
Home-based Super Eagles of Nigeria will compete in Group D of the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), following the group-stage draw held on Wednesday, January 15, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The draw placed Nigeria alongside defending champions Senegal, as well as Congo and Sudan. The Super Eagles b led Coach…
Spanish club CA Osasuna has secured the signing of young Nigerian striker Sixtus Ogbuehi on loan until the end of the season, with an option to make the move permanent. Ogbuehi, who was called up to Nigeria’s U23 team in 2023, will initially join Osasuna’s reserve team, Osasuna Promesas, which plays in the Primera Federación….
LONDON – Arsenal are reportedly considering bolstering their attacking options with January moves for Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres or Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, according to French outlet L’Equipe (via GFFN). Gyokeres, 25, has been in scintillating form for Sporting CP, amassing 32 goals and six assists in 30 matches across all competitions. However, his €100m (£84m)…
Olympic kitesurfer Bruno Lobo has rescued a 15-year-old girl, Maria Duarte, from drowning in the ocean. Lobo, who represented Brazil in the Paris 2024 Games, noticed the girl struggling to stay above the water while he was kitesurfing. Once Lobo got to the girl, he had her wrap her arms around his neck before he…
Check the latest transfer target in European football as the winter transfer window opens this January 2025. Big players like Kvaratskhelia and Malen may be leaving their clubs in a few days. Meanwhile, let’s look into four big players who might leave this winter. 1. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli to Paris Saint-Germain, €70m) For Napoli: An undoubted…
