Football
21 LAS News stories tagged “Football”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
FIFA appoints normalisation committee to run Nigeria Football Federation until May 2027
FIFA and CAF have approved a joint normalisation committee to manage the Nigeria Football Federation after the mass resignation of its leadership, with the body expected to hand over to elected officials by the end of May 2027.
LAS News Desk · 23 Oct 2026, 01:45 WAT · 2 sources
Nigeria’s U‑23 squad named for DR Congo qualifiers
Coach Eric Chelle has called up 31 home‑based players for the Olympic Eagles’ U‑23 camp ahead of a two‑leg tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo in November, with the first match at TP Mazembe Stadium and the return at Remo Stars Stadium.
LAS News Desk · 23 Oct 2026, 01:15 WAT · 3 sources
Victor Osimhen’s strike seals Galatasaray’s 4‑2 comeback win over Lille
Galatasaray overturned a 2‑1 half‑time deficit to defeat Lille 4‑2 in the Champions League group stage on 21 October 2026, with Victor Osimhen scoring the decisive goal and setting a club record for foreign players in European competition.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 22:15 WAT · 8 sources
Iheanacho extends goal streak as Bursaspor beat Pendikspor 2-0
Kelechi Iheanacho scored his 11th consecutive goal as Bursaspor defeated Pendikspor 2-0, moving the club into second place in the Turkish second division.
LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 03:15 WAT · 2 sources
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets miss 2027 U‑17 AFCON and World Cup after WAFU‑B exit
The Golden Eaglets were eliminated from the 2026 WAFU‑B U‑17 Championship after a 1‑1 draw with Ivory Coast, leaving them bottom of Group B and ending their chances of qualifying for the 2027 U‑17 AFCON in Morocco and the 2027 FIFA U‑17 World Cup.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 05:15 WAT · 3 sources
Adams and Iwobi secure crucial wins for Venezia and Fulham
Akor Adams delivered the winning goal for Venezia against Napoli, while Alex Iwobi scored the decisive strike that gave Fulham a 1‑0 victory over Hull City, marking the London club's first Premier League win of the season.
Photo: Timmy96 / Wikimedia Commons · CC0
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 21:15 WAT · 5 sources
Former Nigeria coach Clemens Westerhof hospitalized with colon cancer in the Netherlands
Dutch former Super Eagles coach Clemens Westerhof is in critical condition after a colon cancer diagnosis. His wife has appealed for prayers and support, noting his ongoing battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 15:15 WAT · 5 sources
PSG confirms surgery for Nigeria captain Rasheedat Ajibade after fibula fracture
Paris Saint‑Germain Féminine announced that Rasheedat Ajibade will undergo surgery following a fibula fracture sustained while representing Nigeria in the Olympic qualifying tie against Comoros, with rehabilitation to follow under the club's medical staff.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 08:15 WAT · 2 sources
Iheanacho sets Turkish record with 10‑match scoring streak for Bursaspor
Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored in ten consecutive Turkish First League games, surpassing historic records held by Metin Oktay and Saffet Sancaklı, and helped Bursaspor beat Muğlaspor 3‑0 with a brace and an assist.
LAS News Desk · 16 Oct 2026, 13:45 WAT · 2 sources
CAF sends 15‑man inspection team to Nigeria for final venue checks
The Confederation of African Football has dispatched a 15‑member delegation to Lagos to carry out a final assessment of venues for the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the 2026 CAF Awards, with further visits scheduled in Abuja.
LAS News Desk · 16 Oct 2026, 02:45 WAT · 2 sources
FIFA Council presses for documents after Infantino’s aborted commercial rights proposal
Gianni Infantino apologised to the FIFA Council for the withdrawn FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, but council members, led by FA chair Debbie Hewitt, said he must provide full documentation and answer outstanding questions before his leadership can be deemed fit.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 18:16 WAT · 5 sources
Martinez cites anger after Atletico loss, urges greater United investment
Lisandro Martinez said his post‑match outburst was driven by anger and frustration following Manchester United’s 2‑0 Champions League defeat, and he called for more summer spending and higher ambition from the club’s hierarchy.
Photo: Bryan Berlin / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 11:45 WAT · 5 sources
Martinez’s United future in doubt as Arsenal and United monitor Newcastle’s Toure
Lisandro Martinez faces an uncertain contract situation at Manchester United, while both United and Arsenal are reported to be tracking Newcastle’s young attacker Bazoumana Toure, and Getafe have shown interest in free‑agent winger Jadon Sancho.
Photo: Bryan Berlin / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 07:45 WAT · 2 sources
CAF boosts annual funding for African football federations to $700,000
The Confederation of African Football has lifted the maximum annual subvention for its 54 member associations to $700,000, a 33% rise from the previous $525,000 and a 250% increase since 2021. The move adds roughly $9.5 million to total allocations and includes a $175,000 boost for the Nigerian Football Federation.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 03:45 WAT · 2 sources
Nigeria's U‑17s lose to Niger, face must‑win clash with Côte d’Ivoire
The Golden Eaglets were beaten 2‑1 by Niger in their opening WAFU B U‑17 Championship match, leaving their semi‑final hopes uncertain. They now need a win against Côte d’Ivoire to keep the tournament alive.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 02:15 WAT · 2 sources
PSG secure 4-2 win over Manchester City at Etihad
Paris Saint‑Germain held off a second‑half surge from Manchester City to win 4-2 at the Etihad, with goals from Doué, Dembélé, Vitinha and Akliouche. City’s Erling Haaland netted twice, but a late penalty miss by Ferran Torres sealed the result.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 00:45 WAT · 6 sources
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr receives four‑match ban, misses El Clasico
Vinicius Jr has been suspended for four La Liga games after pulling an opponent’s hair during a 1‑0 win over Villarreal, ruling him out of the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona.
Photo: All-Pro Reels / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 22:16 WAT · 5 sources
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s unlisted hospitality dinners with Manchester City chairman under scrutiny
Records obtained by the BBC show that Andy Burnham, now prime minister, attended two hospitality dinners with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak while serving as mayor of Greater Manchester, prompting calls for full disclosure of the engagements.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 14:46 WAT · 3 sources
United defender Martinez condemns board’s transfer policy after Atletico defeat
Lisandro Martinez criticised Manchester United’s hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following a 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid, highlighting a five‑match winless run and calling out technical director Jason Wilcox.
Photo: Bryan Berlin / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 08:17 WAT · 8 sources
Manchester United lose 2-0 to Atletico Madrid as red card deepens winless run
Manchester United were beaten 2-0 by Atletico Madrid in a Champions League match, conceding within the first minute and later reduced to ten men after a controversial dismissal, extending their winless streak under manager Michael Carrick.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 04:16 WAT · 2 sources
Independent Football Regulator warns English clubs face mounting financial risk
The IFR’s draft ‘State of the Game’ report finds that most clubs in England’s top five divisions are loss‑making, with debt set to exceed £5bn, prompting calls for urgent action before broadcast revenues fall.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 04:12 WAT · 2 sources