WAFCON: Super Falcons Players Robbed in Morocco
By The9jaTREND Several members of Nigeria’s Super Falcons have reportedly fallen victim to a theft incident at the team’s hotel in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup….
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FIFA Rankings: Nigeria, Senegal, Egypt Maintain Strong Lead As Morocco Retain Africa’s Top Spot
By The9jaTREND Morocco have consolidated their position as Africa’s highest-ranked football nation in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, further underlining the country’s remarkable rise as the continent’s new football….
World Cup: Salah Breaks Down in Tears After Leading Egypt to Last-16 Berth
By The9jaTREND Egypt captain and Liverpool FC striker Mohamed Salah was overcome with emotion on Friday after guiding his country into the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World….
Mbappé Surpasses Messi, Ronaldo Unprecedented Scoring Record, Makes World Cup History Against Iraq
By The9jaTREND Kylian Mbappé delivered a commanding performance in France’s 3-0 victory over Iraq in their Group I fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 23 June, using the….
Immortalise 22 Deceased Athletes, SWAN Urges Kano Govt
By The9JaTREND The Sports Writers Association (SWAN), Kano State chapter, has urged the state government to immortalise the 22 athletes who died in a road accident while returning from the….
Arsenal Win EPL After Man City draw At Bournemouth
By The9jaTREND Arsenal Football Club were crowned English Premier League champions on Tuesday for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium. Pep….
Former Super Eagles Striker Slumps, Dies During Training In Kaduna
By The9jaTREND Former Nigeria international striker Michael Eneramo died in the early hours of Friday during a routine training in Kaduna, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The forward had a distinguished football career….
Arsenal FC Goalkeeper Dies In A Tragic Accident
By The9jaTREND The football world is in mourning following the tragic death of former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger, with the North London club leading heartfelt tributes to a player remembered….
Former NFF President Galadinma Dies At 74
By The9jaTREND A former chairman of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), Ibrahim Galadima, has died on Saturday after a prolonged illness. His death was confirmed by the former Secretary-General of….
BREAKING: Samuel Eto’o Named New CAF President
By Simeon OSAJIE This morning in Cairo, Samuel Eto’o was appointed as the new president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). This decision came during a meeting of the….