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Thomas Partey Charged With Two Additional Counts Of Rape Ahead Of November Trial

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Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, 32, has been hit with two additional rape charges. Partey, who denies raping two women and sexually assaulting a third, is due to stand trial in November. The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the new allegations, and he is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, March 13, in connection with them. He previously pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court in September last year. The alleged offences are said to have occurred between 2021 and 2022, when Partey was a regular first-team player at Arsenal. He was initially charged four days after leaving the club, following the expiration of his contract in June. Now playing for Spanish side Villarreal, Partey remains on bail. His conditions allow him to continue playing football, but he must inform police of any international travel at least 24 hours in advance and is barred from contacting the complainants. Partey continues to be an important member of the Ghana national team, who are set to face England in the World Cup group stage in the United States on June 23.

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BREAKING: Nottingham Forest Sack Sean Dyche As Manager Amid Relegation Fears

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Sean Dyche’s brief spell in charge of Nottingham Forest has come to an abrupt end, with the club parting ways with the former Burnley and Everton manager just months after his appointment. Dyche was handed the job in October by Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, stepping in for Ange Postecoglou, who himself had only recently been dismissed. His arrival marked the third managerial change at the City Ground this season, following the earlier exits of Nuno Espirito Santo and Postecoglou within the opening months of the campaign. Now, Dyche has joined that list, becoming the third permanent manager sacked by Marinakis this season alone. Should Forest move quickly to name a successor, the club will set an unprecedented Premier League record by appointing four permanent managers in a single season. Reports from The Athletic indicate that former Wolves boss Vitor Pereira has emerged as a leading contender for the role. In a twist of fate, Dyche’s final match in charge was a goalless draw against Wolves at the City Ground on Wednesday night. That result left Forest hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone, just three points clear, albeit with a slightly superior goal difference to 18th-placed West Ham United. The pressure has intensified as West Ham, now under the guidance of ex-Forest manager Nuno, have shown signs of resurgence and could already have overtaken Forest if not for late concessions against Chelsea and Manchester United. Only a month ago, Forest’s 2-1 away win over the Hammers had opened up a seven-point cushion. That gap has since evaporated, leaving Marinakis facing another high-stakes decision. Pereira’s recent Premier League history may count in his favour. Last season, he guided Wolves away from relegation danger after replacing Gary O’Neil, overseeing an impressive six-game winning run that secured their survival. His connection with supporters was such that he famously celebrated with fans in a local pub. Despite that success, his Wolves tenure ended in early November following a heavy 3-0 defeat to Fulham. Tensions had also flared a week earlier after a 3-2 loss to Burnley, when Pereira was escorted away from supporters following a heated exchange. Even so, Marinakis is believed to view Pereira as a manager capable of delivering immediate results, particularly with Forest facing a demanding run of fixtures. The club’s next manager will not only be tasked with steering them away from relegation trouble but also preparing for European action. Forest are set to face Turkish giants Fenerbahce in a two-legged Europa League play-off for a place in the round of 16. If an appointment is made swiftly, the new boss could find himself thrown straight into the deep end, with a trip to Turkey scheduled for next Thursday, followed just days later by a Premier League showdown at home against champions Liverpool.

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Poland 2026: Senegal’s Lionesses de Téranga Train in Abeokuta for Falconets

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The opponents of Nigeria’s U20 Women National Team, Falconets, in Saturday’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third round, first leg qualifying match, Senegal’s U20 girls, have arrived in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.   A delegation of the Lionesses de Téranga flew into Lagos on Tuesday night and were immediately driven by bus to the Ogun State capital, with the team scheduled to have their first training session on Wednesday evening.   The Confederation of African Football has appointed officials from Uganda and Burundi to take charge of Saturday’s encounter, which is the first leg of the penultimate round of the qualifiers, with the winner on aggregate to confront the winner of the Guinea Bissau/Malawi fixture for a place at the final tournament in Poland later this year.   Ugandan Diana Murungi will be the referee, with her compatriots Immaculate Ongiera and Elizabeth Nassolo as assistant referees 1 and 2. Suavis Iratunga from Burundi will be the fourth official.   In the role of commissioner is Ghanaian Christine Ziga, while Berthe Minka from Gabon will be the referee assessor. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX   Records at stake as Assar, Goda headline 2026 ITTF Africa Cup Egyptian table tennis stars Omar Assar and Hana Goda will be putting their records on the line when the 2026 ITTF Africa Cup serves off in Benghazi, Libya, from February 7 to 9. The annual continental championship, which also serves as a qualifier for the 2026 ITTF World Cup, is organised by the African Table Tennis Federation (ITTF Africa) in collaboration with the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), and hosted by the Libyan Table Tennis Federation (LTTF) at the iconic Al Nasr Sports Club. Assar, who is men’s No. 1 seed, enters the tournament as the most successful player in the men’s singles, with six titles to his name—Yaoundé 2015, Nairobi 2018, Lagos 2019, Lagos 2022, Nairobi 2023, and Tunis 2025. His closest rival, Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna, has won five editions, including the most recent in Kigali 2024. Since his semifinal loss to Aruna at the 2020 Africa Cup in Tunis, Assar has remained unbeaten at the Africa Cup, cementing his dominance with back to back victories in Lagos, Nairobi, and Tunis. In Benghazi, he will once again face the challenge of Aruna, as well as rising compatriot Youssef Abdelaziz, who is steadily establishing himself among Africa’s elite. For Hana Goda, the women’s No. 1 seed, the journey began at just 14 when she stunned the continent by winning her first Africa Cup women’s title in Lagos 2022, becoming the youngest champion in the tournament’s history. She faltered in Kigali 2024, losing 4–0 in the semifinals to compatriot Mariam Alhodaby, but bounced back in Tunis 2025 to reclaim her crown by defeating Africa’s most decorated player, Dina Meshref, who holds a record nine titles. Now 18, Goda is determined to follow in Meshref’s footsteps and add to her growing collection of titles. In Libya, she will face stiff competition from Meshref and Alhodaby, as well as Nigeria’s Fatimo Bello, a finalist in Lagos 2022. Tunisia’s Ela Saidi, who impressed in 2025, is also expected to be a strong contender. With Africa’s finest players converging on Benghazi, the 2026 Africa Cup promises high drama and fierce battles. For Assar and Goda, it is not just about defending records—it is about cementing their legacies as the faces of African table tennis.

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CAF African Schools Football Championship: CAF Officials Conclude Inspection of Facilities

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A seven-person team of inspectors from the Confederation of African Football on Wednesday concluded the assessment of facilities that Nigeria is putting up to host the Final Phase of the 2025/26 CAF African Schools Football Championship.   The delegation, led by Omar Amr (Safeguarding), evaluated available facilities and equipment at the Remo Stars Sports Institute, the FC Ebedei Stadium and facilities and equipment within, the Babcock University Teaching Hospital and the Babcock University Guest House.   The CAF African Schools Football Championship, launched four years ago, is an annual U15 tournament with the objective of developing youth football and promoting education across the African continent. It is supported by a $10 million investment from the Foundation owned by CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, and features zonal qualifiers leading to the continental final tournament.   Amr told NFF officials and the management of Remo Stars Sports Institute that a total of 24 teams are expected at what will be the biggest CAF African Football Championship Final Phase since the competition started in 2022. There will be eight boys’ teams and eight girls’ teams from across the continent, with eight other teams to be invited from another confederation of FIFA.   CAF officials Omar Amr (Safeguarding), Fatima Elmissaoui (ASFC officer), Herve Dassoundo (Marketing & Branding), Mahmoud Amer ((Travel/Logistics), Diabate Zakarhiya (Safety & Security), Hend Thabet (Travel & Accommodation), and the Executive Director of WAFU B, Philippe Tchere conducted the inspection that took place on Tuesday and Wednesday. NFF officials led by Dr Ademola Olajire and Coach Abdulrafiu Yusuf were joined by Mrs Oyinkansola Ajibola (GM, Beyond Limits Football Academy) and Mr. Michael Onikute to conduct the inspectors round the facilities.   The 2024 finals were held in Accra, Ghana where Tanzania’s boys and Ghana’s girls emerged victorious. Winners receive up to $300,000 in infrastructural development, and the tournament involves partnerships with organizations like United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organization (WHO), for health education.   The Final Phase of the 2025/26 CAF African Football Championship is slated for the month of April.   At the end of their assessment, the inspectors minced no words in stating how impressed they were with the facilities, with a member telling the President of Remo Stars FC and proprietor of the Institute, Hon. Kunle Soname that the facility remains the best he has ever seen in the whole of West Africa.

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Attractive Football Matters More Than Trophies to Me – Liverpool Boss Arne Slot

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has said that playing exciting, entertaining football is more important to him than simply winning trophies at Anfield. Speaking during The Reds Roundtable, the Dutch coach reflected on last season’s Premier League title triumph, noting that the team’s style of play brought him as much fulfilment as lifting the trophy itself. Slot explained that while managers are often judged by silverware, his greatest satisfaction comes from producing football that fans genuinely enjoy watching. “You can win the league, the Champions League, the FA Cup or the League Cup, but the biggest thing you can win is playing the nicest football to watch,” he said. He acknowledged that some supporters may disagree with his viewpoint but insisted that his philosophy remains unchanged, stressing his desire for possession-based, high-intensity football that excites the crowd. “I always want to have the ball, I want intensity, and I want the fans to like what they see,” Slot added. The Liverpool boss admitted that failing to entertain supporters during matches frustrates him more than poor results or league standings. “That bothers me the most — even more than results or the league table — when not all our fans feel we are a joy to watch throughout the game,” he said. Slot also showed empathy toward fan criticism, admitting he often shares their frustrations. “I understand them, because I agree with them,” he noted. While he recognises the importance of trophies, Slot believes a club’s identity and philosophy ultimately matter more in the long run. “Trophies are important, but being a team or a club that stands for something — especially good football — is, in the long term, worth even more,” he concluded.

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Ademola Lookman Joins Atletico Madrid

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Nigeria international Ademola Lookman has officially joined Atletico Madrid from Atalanta.   Lookman has joined Atletico Madrid from Atalanta, as the two clubs confirmed with official statements on Monday.   Lookman had travelled to the Spanish capital to undergo medical tests on Sunday and has now completed a permanent transfer to the Wanda Metropolitano.   Atletico Madrid said Lookman had signed a contract until June 2030.   Lookman scored 55 goals in 137 games with Atalanta, including a historic hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League Final, which allowed La Dea to beat Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 and claim their first UEFA trophy.   Lookman spent the last three and a half years at Atalanta.   “The Percassi family, the Pagliuca family, and the entire Club bid farewell to Ademola, thanking him and wishing him every success in the future,” said the Serie A side.   Lookman had recently returned to Atalanta from Nigeria international duty for AFCON.   He scored three goals and provided two assists in 19 appearances with La Dea this season.   According to several sources, Atalanta have earned €35m plus potential €5m add-ons from Lookman’s transfer, while the striker will earn €7m per season at his new club.   Atalanta and Atletico Madrid practically swapped strikers in the January window as La Dea had previously signed Giacomo Raspadori from the Colchoneros.  

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Tochukwu Nnadi Joins Olympique Marseille

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Olympique de Marseille has announced the arrival of Nigerian international Tochukwu Nnadi from SV Zulte Waregem.   At 22, Tochukwu Nnadi is establishing himself as one of Africa’s rising stars in midfield. Born on 30 June 2003 in Ihiagwa, Imo State, Nigeria, he began his local training at Campos FC before honing his skills at the Madenat Alamal Football Academy in Dubai, a move that opened the doors to European football.   In August 2021, after a successful trial, Tochukwu Nnadi signed his first professional contract with Botev Plovdiv in Bulgaria. He made his league debut on 3 April 2022 against champions Ludogorets and is gradually establishing himself as a reliable midfielder, combining creativity with defensive rigour.   His rise continued at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. A starter in every game, he played a key role for Nigeria in notable victories against Italy and Argentina, revealing his maturity at the highest level of junior football.   In January 2024, Tochukwu Nnadi took another step forward by joining SV Zulte Waregem in Belgium. His consistent performances in the more demanding Pro League attracted attention, making him one of his team’s most prominent midfielders.   On the international stage, his progress was rapid. After his performances for the U20s, he was selected for Nigeria’s senior team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where he celebrated his first cap with the Super Eagles, symbolising his transition to the highest level in Africa.   Tochukwu Nnadi thus embodies a new face of Nigerian football: versatile, technically skilled and already capable of making an impact in competitive environments. His career is still in its early stages, but he is already showing signs of a promising future, both at club level and with the Super Eagles.

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Breaking: Nigerian Female Player Kidnapped!

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A Nigerian female footballer, Ihotu John Rebecca, has reportedly been kidnapped along the Benin Expressway while returning home. Rebecca, who plays for Oyo state-based, Pacesetter Queens in the Nigeria Women’s Football League Premiership, was allegedly abducted by unknown gunmen, with her captors demanding a ransom of ₦20,000,000. Family sources say the incident occurred during her journey along the busy Benin corridor, an area that has witnessed security concerns in recent times. As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from security agencies confirming details of the abduction, but efforts are said to be underway. The family is appealing to relevant authorities and security agencies to act swiftly. They are also calling on football stakeholders, administrators, and well-meaning Nigerians to assist by escalating the matter to the appropriate law enforcement bodies.

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