The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has officially selected Ikenne as the host city for the 2024/25 Super Six Playoff, the league’s season-closing tournament.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Scheduled to run from Thursday, May 8 to Sunday, May 17, the highly anticipated playoff will determine the league champion in a round-robin format, with each of the six qualifying teams playing five matches.

Teams will begin arriving on May 8, while the tournament draw and pre-match meetings are slated for Friday, May 9.

So far, five clubs — Edo Queens, Rivers Angels, Nasarawa Amazons, Bayelsa Queens, and Remo Stars Ladies — have secured their spots. The final slot will be filled following a decisive Matchday 14 encounter between Robo Queens and Naija Ratels on Wednesday.

Edo Queens enter the competition as defending champions, having clinched their first NWFL title last season.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is poised to begin discussions with the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) regarding a potential move to coach Brazil’s national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers slated for June.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The 65-year-old Italian tactician is expected to meet with CBF officials soon, as both parties look to finalize an agreement for his transition to international management.

Following Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss to fierce rivals Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final in Seville on Saturday, Ancelotti addressed the media, saying that decisions about his future would be discussed “in the coming weeks, not today.”

Adding to the speculation, Brazilian businessman Diego Fernandes, who is serving as an intermediary for the CBF, was spotted in Seville during the final, underscoring Brazil’s strong interest in securing Ancelotti’s services.

It is understood that Fernandes’ current trip to Europe is primarily aimed at persuading Ancelotti to accept the national team role, likely after the conclusion of the Spanish domestic season.

If Ancelotti agrees to lead Brazil, he would have to leave Real Madrid before the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, scheduled to be held in the United States this summer.

Ancelotti has emerged as the CBF’s top candidate to replace Dorival Junior, who was sacked following Brazil’s 4-1 defeat to Argentina in Buenos Aires last month.

Currently sitting fourth in the South American World Cup qualification standings, Brazil remains on course for a place at the expanded 48-team tournament. However, CBF officials believe Ancelotti’s leadership could significantly boost Brazil’s chances of lifting the World Cup trophy.

Notably, the CBF had previously made an unsuccessful attempt to hire Ancelotti for last year’s Copa America tournament.

Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister has responded to ongoing transfer rumors linking him to Real Madrid, ahead of the upcoming summer window.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Argentina World Cup winner’s name has been floated as a potential target for the La Liga giants, but Mac Allister, speaking with TyC Sports, emphasized his contentment at Liverpool.

“I’ve heard the rumors, and the news has reached me, but what matters is the present,” said the 26-year-old. “I’m happy at Liverpool and have a great deal of respect for the club. There’s no need to discuss other teams.”

Mac Allister joined Liverpool from Brighton in 2023 and has since become an integral part of Jurgen Klopp’s squad, contributing significantly over the past two seasons.

While speculation around his future continues, it remains unclear whether Mac Allister will remain with Liverpool beyond the current season.