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Samson Adamu just became the first Nigerian to lead the Confederation of African Football since its founding in 1957. His appointment as acting Secretary General puts Nigeria at the center of continental football administration for the first time in nearly seven decades.
Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw just claimed her second Football Writers' Association Women's Footballer of the Year award after an extraordinary season. The Jamaican star scored 19 goals in 21 games and is one goal away from making Women's Super League history.
The BBC's beloved Football Focus aired its final episode after more than five decades on television. Hosts and pundits shared their favorite memories from a show that brought football into British homes for generations.
Nigerian footballer Ademola Lookman became only the second Nigerian ever to score in a Copa del Rey final, sparking celebrations at a packed Lagos watch party. Hundreds of fans gathered in Surulere to witness the historic moment, turning the venue into an electric celebration of African football talent.
A groundbreaking exhibition in Western Australia is rewriting colonial history by centering Indigenous voices that were deliberately overlooked for 140 years. Seven Menang elders are sharing their oral histories to complete the story of Albany, Australia's first colonial settlement.
A newly discovered creature from Cape Breton Island may be the earliest four-legged plant-eater ever found, pushing back our understanding of herbivore evolution by millions of years. The football-sized animal had specialized teeth for grinding plants 315 million years ago, when most animals only ate meat.
The Indiana Hoosiers made college football history by completing a perfect 16-0 season and capturing their first national championship. Hundreds of fans braved freezing temperatures to welcome home the team that transformed from college football's losingest program to national champions in just two seasons.
Intisar Shanib just made history as the first woman to lead a football club in Libya, taking the helm of Darnes Sports Club after all rival candidates stepped aside in her favor. She's bringing hope to a city still recovering from devastating floods and decades of conflict.
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi earned recognition on the 2026 Football Black List, celebrating influential Black leaders in British football. The Nigerian international joins an elite group being honored for making a real difference in the sport.
The Indiana Hoosiers, historically college football's losingest program, just won their first-ever national championship by defeating Miami 27-21. In the most unlikely sports story in decades, the ultimate underdog became a powerhouse when nobody was looking.
In 1970, football ended the "cruel" practice of deciding tied matches by coin flips and lottery draws. The first official penalty shootout featured George Best and Manchester United in a historic moment that changed the sport forever.
Indiana University is hosting a major celebration after winning its first-ever football national championship in the school's history. The historic victory marks a monumental achievement for a program that has long waited for this moment.
The Indiana University Hoosiers are heading to the White House after winning their first-ever national championship with a perfect 16-0 season. It's a historic moment for a program that's never claimed college football's biggest prize.
Nigeria's football league will pause this weekend to honor Henry Nwosu, a legendary midfielder who helped bring home the country's first continental trophy. The 62-year-old's legacy bridges generations of Nigerian football, from playing glory to coaching the next wave of talent.
An Armenian club just scored its first-ever goal and victory in European playoff competition. Meanwhile, star players across the globe lit up leagues from Italy to Argentina in a breakthrough week for Armenian football.
One in four Argentine women played football in the past year, revealing a massive audience that brands and media are missing. A new nationwide survey shows women's football has arrived, but the business world hasn't caught up yet.
At just 37, Amobi Ezeaku has transformed Enugu Rangers from a fading legacy into a modern sports institution, ending championship droughts and creating the club's first women's team. His education-first approach is reshaping Nigerian football, one title at a time.
The Indiana Hoosiers completed a perfect 16-0 season with their first-ever national championship, capping one of college football's greatest turnaround stories. From fourth-quarter comebacks to a blocked punt touchdown, Coach Curt Cignetti's team proved that grit and belief can rewrite history.
In a historic moment for high school sports, Shaler Area's girls flag football team dominated their championship debut with a 34-0 shutout victory. The undefeated Titans made history as the first official WPIAL champions in this newly sanctioned sport.
Amsterdam's legendary Ajax football club is turning a new page by bringing Jordi Cruyff on board as their new director of football, marking a hopeful reset after years of turmoil. The son of club icon Johan Cruyff will lead Ajax's football operations through 2028, potentially reuniting with former Barcelona colleague Xavi Hernandez.
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