Football

Qatar’s head coach Julen Lopetegui says the Gulf nation’s qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is a reward that he is grateful for. Lopetegui got Qatar to next year’s World Cup after a 2-1 win over the United Arab Emirates; this is Qatar’s first qualification to the world tournament after playing at the 2022 World Cup as host. The Spanish…

FIFA officials are facing renewed concern after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he could request that World Cup 2026 matches be relocated from certain host cities he views as unsafe or poorly managed. Speaking at a joint press conference in Washington with Argentina’s president Javier Milei, Trump said he would not hesitate to contact FIFA…

Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko SC have paid a courtesy visit to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, to seek his blessings ahead of their crucial CAF Confederation Cup encounter against Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco on Sunday. Led by club officials, technical staff, and players, the delegation visited the Chief Imam at his…

Soccer Intellectuals Ladies team are delighted to confirm the signing of promising defender Halidu Taiba Daabu ahead of the 2025/26 Women’s Premier League season. The young defender joins from Sung Shining Ladies FC, where she impressed with her composure, tactical awareness, and strong defensive displays over the past two seasons. Known for her…

Memphis Depay etched his name further into Dutch football history as he broke the Netherlands’ all-time assist record and extended his own goal tally in a convincing World Cup qualifying victory over Finland at the Johan Cruyff Arena. The 31-year-old Corinthians forward played a starring role in the 4–0 triumph, setting up two goals before…

Cape Verde have created history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the second-smallest nation by population ever to reach the tournament finals, after Iceland in 2018. The Atlantic island nation booked their place at the global showpiece for the very first time following a decisive 3–0 home victory over Eswatini in Praia. This win…