Salah seals Egypt victory as Osimhen fires Nigeria into quarters

Captain Salah scored after 124 minutes to clinch a 3-1 extra-time triumph for the Egyptians .
6 January 2026, 03:52 AM

Real teenager Endrick targets Brazil return from Lyon loan

Brazilian starlet Endrick said on Monday that he hoped his loan switch to Lyon would help spark a return to the national side, in time for the World Cup.
5 January 2026, 17:52 PM

Cameroon again overcoming adversity to flourish at major tournament

Cameroon’s football team seems to flourish best in adversity, and this Africa Cup of Nations final is no different, with the Indomitable Lions advancing to the quarter-finals of the tournament.
5 January 2026, 15:18 PM

Outbursts, honesty, tactical rigidity and poor results will be Amorim's epitaph

Manchester United's sacking of Ruben Amorim marks the culmination of the latest failed chapter in the club's post-Alex Ferguson story, this one defined by public barbs, stubborn tactics and utterly dismal form.
5 January 2026, 14:31 PM

Maldives invite Bangladesh for four-nation tournament before SAFF C'ship

The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) has invited the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) to take part in a Four-Nation Invitational international football tournament scheduled for June–July, as FAM prepares to mark the diamond jubilee of Maldivian football.
5 January 2026, 13:47 PM

Man Utd sack manager Amorim after just 14 months

"With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club's leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change," the club said in a statement.
5 January 2026, 10:15 AM

‘Have you seen the bench’: Guardiola alarmed by City injury crisis

City are already without central defender John Stones, while Nathan Ake has also struggled with fitness issues.
5 January 2026, 05:52 AM

Morocco reach AFCON quarters as Cameroon knock out South Africa

A Brahim Diaz goal sent Morocco through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at Tanzania's expense on Sunday, with Cameroon now standing in the way of the hosts after the Indomitable Lions edged South Africa 2-1 in their last-16 clash.
5 January 2026, 05:27 AM

Inter Milan reclaim Serie A summit

Inter Milan returned to the top of Serie A after a 3-1 win over Bologna at the San Siro on Sunday.
5 January 2026, 03:59 AM

Rice double at Bournemouth puts Arsenal six points clear

Declan Rice scored twice as Arsenal shrugged off a poor start to beat Bournemouth 3-2 away and open up a commanding six-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Saturday.
4 January 2026, 19:53 PM

Amorim tells Man Utd hierarchy to 'do their job'

Ruben Amorim warned Manchester United's hierarchy to "do their job" after Sunday's 1-1 draw at Leeds, insisting he must be allowed to work without interference.
4 January 2026, 19:45 PM

Managerless Chelsea dent Man City title hopes

Enzo Fernandez dealt a massive blow to Manchester City's Premier League title hopes with a 94th-minute equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw for managerless Chelsea at the Etihad.
4 January 2026, 19:33 PM

Garcia hattrick helps Real Madrid beat Betis 5-1 to cut gap on Barcelona

Gonzalo Garcia bagged a hat-trick for Real Madrid as they beat Real Betis 5-1 on Sunday to stay on La Liga leaders Barcelona's tail.
4 January 2026, 17:39 PM

Liverpool held by Fulham after last-gasp Reed rocket

Liverpool were held to a dramatic 2-2 draw by Fulham on Sunday as Harrison Reed scored a stunning stoppage-time equaliser just moments after Cody Gakpo netted for the Reds.
4 January 2026, 17:33 PM

Napoli win at nine-man Lazio as Sarri makes rapid return

Defending champions Napoli climbed to second in Serie A Sunday when a 2-0 win at Lazio left them lurking a point behind leaders AC Milan.
4 January 2026, 14:41 PM

Cunha rescues Man Utd in draw with rivals Leeds

Matheus Cunha saved Manchester United from a rare defeat against fierce rivals Leeds as the Brazilian's equaliser salvaged a 1-1 draw at Elland Road on Sunday.
4 January 2026, 14:34 PM

Former Bangladesh footballer Golam Dostogir no more

Former national team footballer Golam Dostogir, popularly known as Neera, died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Khulna on Saturday night. He was 60.
4 January 2026, 07:37 AM

Gueye double powers Senegal comeback as Mali survive shoot-out drama

Champions in 2022, Senegal are seen as the biggest threat to hosts Morocco's dreams of winning a first AFCON title in half a century.
4 January 2026, 04:04 AM

Flick thanks 'unbelievable' goalkeeper Garcia as Barcelona move seven points clear

Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski's late strikes helped Barcelona snatch a 2-0 win at Espanyol on Saturday.
4 January 2026, 03:50 AM

McGinn on the double as Villa go second with 3-1 win over Forest

John McGinn scored a second-half brace and Ollie Watkins struck for the fourth time in three games as Aston Villa secured a 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, provisionally taking second place in the Premier League table.
3 January 2026, 14:49 PM