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UCL: Real Madrid Get Rematch With Benfica, PSG Drawn Against Monaco In Champions League Play-Offs
Real Madrid have been given a rematch against Benfica while Paris Saint-Germain have been drawn against Monaco in the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs following Friday’s draw in Nyon, Switzerland. The draw produced several high-profile fixtures as teams battle for places in the round of 16 under the competition’s new format. Borussia Dortmund will…
Hosts Morocco Ready For Battle With Mane’s Senegal In AFCON Final
The Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax on Sunday with a final showdown between the continent’s two leading footballing powerhouses as hosts Morocco look to win the title for the first time in 50 years when they take on Sadio Mane’s Senegal. The match kicks off at 1900 GMT at the Prince Moulay Abdellah…
You Have Made Nigeria Proud —Peter Obi Congratulates Super Eagles on Securing Third Place at AFCON 2025
The presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) Mr. Peter Obi has congratulated Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, for securing the third-place medal at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In a post shared on his official X handle, Obi praised the team for their performance at the tournament, commending the players for representing…
AFCON 2025: Peter Obi Urges Super Eagles To Get Third-Place Medal
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has hailed the Super Eagles for their beautiful display throughout the 120 minutes of play against hosts Morocco in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles lost 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out after a dramatic semi-final game played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium…
Morocco Vs Nigeria: All You Need To Know As Heavyweights Clash In AFCON Semi-Final
Hosts Morocco take on Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Wednesday in the first semi-final of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), in a fixture that is steeped in ambition and history. Two continental heavyweights will clash in a signature African fixture, one that promises to draw attention…
BREAKING: Nigeria’s Super Eagles Threaten To Boycott Algeria Match Over Unpaid AFCON Bonuses
Nigeria’s Super Eagles players have threatened not to travel to Marrakech for their next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against Algeria unless all outstanding winning bonuses are paid by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Multiple journalists reporting from Morocco revealed that the players are insisting on the settlement of their entitlements before taking part…
Lookman Plays Down Osimhen Rift After Super Eagles’ Win Over Mozambique
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has dismissed claims of a rift with Victor Osimhen following Nigeria’s 4-0 win over Mozambique at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The incident happened during the second half of the round-of-16 match, when both players were involved in a brief on-field disagreement. Team captain Wilfred Ndidi quickly stepped in…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles Soar To AFCON Quarter-Finals With Commanding Victory Over Mozambique
Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a dominant 4-0 win against Mozambique. Victor Osimhen’s brace, along with goals from Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams, propelled Nigeria to victory. The team’s impressive performance, marked by strong possession and attacking play,…
Anthony Joshua Considering Retirement After Tragic Car Accident — Family
A member of Anthony Joshua’s family has claimed the former heavyweight champion is set to retire from boxing following a tragic car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his closest aides. The 36-year-old British-Nigerian boxer narrowly escaped death last week after the Lexus SUV he was travelling in collided with a…
OFFICIAL: Chelsea Appoints Ex-Hull Boss Liam Rosenior As New Manager On Six-Year Deal
Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach on a six-and-a-half-year deal. Rosenior arrives from Strasbourg on a contract that runs until 2032. He said: “I am extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed head coach of Chelsea Football Club. This is a club with a unique spirit and a…