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Africa’s influence in global football continues to grow, with many of the continent’s best players now starring for elite clubs across Europe, Soccernet.ng reports. The latest market value rankings released by Transfermarkt offer a clear snapshot of who the most valuable African footballers are in 2026. The list features a mix of established superstars, rising young prospects and proven performers playing in the top leagues in England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy. At the very top are players whose performances at club level and in major international tournaments have pushed their value into the €80 million bracket. 2025 African Footballer…

Wives of five engineers employed by NELAN Construction Limited, who were abducted by armed men in November 2021 while working on the Abakaliki Ring Road project in Ebonyi State, on Monday staged a protest at the Federal Ministry of Works in Abuja. They demanded answers about the whereabouts of their husbands nearly four years after the incident. The protest, supported by several civil society organisations, drew attention to what the families described as prolonged silence and lack of accountability from authorities over the fate of the engineers. The missing engineers — Nelson Onyemeh, Ernest Edeani, Ikechukwu Ejiofor, Samuel Aneke, and…

FIFA has imposed disciplinary fines on the Nigeria Football Federation and the DR Congo Football Association following incidents between the Super Eagles and the DR Congo, Soccernet.ng reports. The sanctions relate to the tense November encounter that ultimately ended Nigeria’s hopes of progressing in the qualification race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a match that has remained controversial amid Nigeria’s ongoing eligibility protest against several Congolese players. FIFA sanctions NFF and DR Congo FA after playoff incidents According to FIFA’s latest disciplinary overview covering World Cup qualifying fixtures, both football federations were found guilty of separate breaches of the…

A Lagos-based content creator has lamented the resumed long queues at the Bus Rapid Transit terminal in Elepe, Ikorodu, questioning the availability of buses despite assurances from the Lagos State Government following her protest. The creator, Onyinyechi Nwachukwu, popularly known online as Darkskinned Ella, shared a video on social media showing a large crowd waiting at the terminal early Monday morning. In the caption accompanying the video, she questioned whether the buses deployed earlier in the week were only temporary. “These people don tire me! Mondays are always hectic that’s why I had to check myself and then the LONG…

Agency A fire at a government-run hospital in eastern India killed at least 10 critically ill patients who were admitted to the trauma care unit, officials said on Monday. Building fires are common in India due to a lack of firefighting equipment and a routine disregard for safety regulations. The fire broke out early Monday on the first floor of the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha state’s Cuttack city, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi told reporters. “A short circuit caused the fire in the trauma ICU ward where patients were being treated,” he said, adding that 23 patients…

Pisa manager Oscar Hiljemark offered a coy response when questioned about the red card shown to Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi during their 3-1 victory over Cagliari in the Serie A on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Pisa secured their first win of 2026 in front of a defiant home crowd at the Arena Garibaldi. Although The Towers entered the tie as underdogs, they produced a spirited performance that was not without its fair share of drama. ​Durosinmi started the match for Pisa but was sent off in the 37th minute for violent conduct following a heated clash with Yerry Mina. At the…

The 98th edition of the Academy Awards took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre, celebrating the best films released in 2025. The ceremony, hosted for the second consecutive year by Conan O’Brien, lasted approximately three hours and 45 minutes. It was broadcast on ABC and streamed on Hulu. This year’s Oscars featured a garden courtyard–themed stage, live performances including “I Lied To You” from Sinners, a tribute by Barbra Streisand to Robert Redford, and the traditional In Memoriam segment. Security was reportedly heightened due to external threats surrounding the event. The night was largely dominated by two…

Former presidential candidate Dele Momodu has said that an opposition ticket involving Atiku Abubakar and a southern political figure could unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. The ADC chieftain argued that a coalition ticket involving Atiku and a prominent southern politician such as Peter Obi or Rotimi Amaechi could significantly weaken the ruling party’s chances in the next election. “I believe if we have a combination of Atiku, maybe with Peter Obi, maybe with Rotimi Amaechi, or any other person that comes from the South, Tinubu will be gone. It will be the end of Tinubu’s foundation,…

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has rued a missed opportunity in Fulham’s goalless draw against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Fulham and Nottingham Forest played out one of the more intriguing encounters of the weekend as they squared off in the Premier League. Both clubs had plenty at stake; the Tricky Trees were desperate to distance themselves from the relegation zone, while the Cottagers were nursing hopes of securing a spot in European competition next season. Fulham midfielder Emile Smith Rowe. Copyright: ImagoxSimonxDaviesx ​While both sides created numerous openings, clinical finishing was absent. Nottingham Forest thought…

League leaders Barcelona return to domestic action on Sunday afternoon when they welcome Sevilla to Camp Nou in a crucial La Liga encounter, Soccernet.ng reports. Follow the Barcelona vs Sevilla match here: Hansi Flick’s side sit comfortably at the top of the table, holding a four-point advantage over fierce rivals Real Madrid as the title race begins to intensify. Hansi Flick head coach of FC Barcelona at the end of the match between FC Barcelona and Villareal CF [Photo credit/IMAGO]The Catalan giants head into this clash looking to extend their impressive run after winning three consecutive league matches against Levante…