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Nigerian football is enduring one of its darkest periods, and Sylvanus Ofekun believes responsibility must reach the very top. In this hard-hitting commentary, he challenges the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation over national-team failures, player welfare, accountability and what he describes as a dangerous normalisation of failure.

Mikel Arteta has raised expectations at Arsenal by declaring that the club and its owners want to become the best club in the world.

Cape Verde have promoted Humberto Bettencourt from Bubista’s backroom team, choosing continuity as the Blue Sharks prepare for AFCON qualifying.

Lionel Messi found the net again, but Inter Miami could not protect their advantage as Philadelphia Union fought back for a 2-2 MLS draw.

The Premier League returns from 21–24 August with champions Arsenal opening against Coventry City, Newcastle facing Liverpool and Nigerian interest centred on Taiwo Awoniyi and Frank Onyeka.

Paul Pogba’s Monaco comeback is over after the club and midfielder mutually ended their agreement a year before its scheduled expiry.

Patrick Vieira has been appointed Senegal head coach, succeeding Pape Thiaw as the Lions of Teranga begin a new cycle after their 2026 World Cup exit.

José Mourinho has walked back into one of football’s most unforgiving jobs. Thirteen years after his first spell ended, the…

Jamal Musiala says doctors identified brief, temporary and treatable neurological absences after two recent on-pitch episodes, with specialist care continuing.

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Amar Dedić from Benfica on a five-year deal, giving Matthias Jaissle a defender he already knows from their time in Austria.