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Football: The Global Game

Unrivalled coverage of the world’s most popular sport.At Afri-Global News, our Football desk is dedicated to the beautiful game. We provide a comprehensive view of the sport, from grassroots developments in Africa to the glitz of European stadiums. Whether you are tracking domestic league results, international friendlies, or the rising stars of African football, we deliver the facts. Follow every pass, goal, and tactical masterclass with our real-time updates and expert analysis.

Champions League

Champions League Play-Offs Deliver Goals and Comebacks

Usman Abdulrasak - February 18, 2026

European heavyweights tighten grip on Round of 16 spots after explosive first legs. The drama and intensity of the UEFA play-offs have captured fans across the continent. The UEFA Champions League knockout play-offs burst into life on Tuesday night. They...

Football

Atletico Madrid Sign Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Mexico’s Obed Vargas on Long-Term Deals

Afri-Global News - February 5, 2026

Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman from Atalanta in a £30.3m deal, with the player agreeing a contract until June 2030. The 28-year-old London-born forward becomes the first English-born player to feature in the Premier...

Premier League

Pep Guardiola Urges EFL to Allow Marc Guehi in Carabao Cup Final Against Arsenal

pfa - February 5, 2026

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has called on the English Football League (EFL) to amend rules so that Marc Guehi can feature in the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal on 22 March at Wembley. Guehi, who joined City from Crystal...

Football

Cardiff City Finds Form and Fans Reignite Passion in League One

pfa - February 5, 2026

After more than two decades away from English football's third tier, Cardiff City are using relegation as a chance to reset and revive supporter enthusiasm. Once treading water in the Championship, the Bluebirds had faced fan apathy, constant managerial changes,...

Premier League

Nuno Delivers West Ham Injury Update Ahead of Crucial Burnley Clash

pfa - February 5, 2026

West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo has provided a squad update and stressed the importance of his side’s upcoming Premier League fixture against Burnley, who remain without a win in their last 15 matches. Speaking ahead of the encounter,...

Football

Chelsea Boss Liam Rosenior Slams Arsenal for Warm-Up “Disrespect”

Afri-Global News - February 5, 2026

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has criticised Arsenal for showing a lack of respect during the warm-up ahead of their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg on Tuesday. The incident occurred at Emirates Stadium as both teams prepared for the game, with...

Premier League

Leicester City Docked Six Points by EFL for Financial Breaches

Afri-Global News - February 5, 2026

Leicester City have been deducted six points by the English Football League (EFL) for breaching financial rules, dropping the Foxes from 17th to 20th in the Championship. They remain just outside the relegation zone on goal difference. The sanction follows...

Football

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Nears Move to Celtic After Leaving Besiktas

Afri-Global News - February 5, 2026

Former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is closing in on a move to Scottish champions Celtic after leaving Turkish side Besiktas. The 32-year-old became a free agent in August and has since trained with Arsenal to maintain fitness. However,...

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