Former French international goalkeeper Fabien Barthez has teamed up with Zinedine Zidane once again, taking on the role of goalkeeper coach for the national team.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

At 55 years old, Barthez joins Zidane—who recently signed a four-year deal as the new head coach of Les Bleus, succeeding Didier Deschamps following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This appointment reunites two legendary pillars of France’s historic 1998 World Cup-winning squad, who also captured the European Championship in 2000.

Throughout his illustrious playing career, Barthez earned 87 caps for France, anchoring the defense through multiple major tournaments up until his final match in the dramatic 2006 World Cup final against Italy. At club level, the accomplished goalkeeper famously turned out for Marseille, Monaco, Nantes, and Manchester United, where he claimed a Premier League winner’s medal.

As Zidane steps into the managerial role following his glittering success at Real Madrid, bringing in his former teammate is expected to provide invaluable experience and leadership as France embarks on this fresh chapter.

• Incident Overview: Nollywood actress Regina Chukwu was reportedly barred from entering the Lagos thanksgiving ceremony held for the triplets of fellow actors Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Strict Security: The event, which was attended by numerous industry figures, was a private affair. Entry required a pre-approved access card or the specified Aso Ebi (event uniform).

  • The Blockage: Despite her celebrity status, security personnel allegedly stopped Regina at the entrance, preventing her from joining the celebration inside the venue.

  • Video Evidence: A video clip circulating online appears to capture the moment Regina was confronted and blocked from proceeding past the venue’s doors.

  • Actress Responds: Regina subsequently broke her silence on Instagram on Thursday, promising her followers a full “story time” regarding the incident. Before addressing the controversy, she first took a moment to commend her glam team for her stunning appearance at the event.

• World Cup Aspirations: Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu emphasized that Nigeria is fully committed to defeating South Africa to maintain their qualification path for the global tournament.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Turnaround Mission: Following a setback against Cameroon in the continental competition, the team must secure a victory in their upcoming match to advance to the inter-confederation play-offs.

  • Tactical Approach: Madugu stated that squad selection will focus strictly on match-readiness rather than rotation, ensuring the strongest possible lineup takes the pitch.

  • Captain’s Call to Action: Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade urged her teammates to move past previous disappointments, highlighting that true champions rise through adversity to keep the nation’s World Cup dreams alive.