Author: Abidoye Babatunde Blackcoin
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 23-man roster for this month’s international friendlies against Iran and Jordan. Notably absent from the squad is goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, while key players such as captain Wilfred Ndidi, forward Ademola Lookman, and newly invitee Yira Sor—formerly of 36 Lion FC—have been included. The Super Eagles are […]
BY: Godwin David – Lagos Real Madrid advanced comfortably to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, defeating Manchester City from the tournament for the third consecutive season with a 5-1 aggregate win. The momentum shifted dramatically in the 20th minute when Bernardo Silva was sent off after a VAR review determined he had blocked the […]
Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani has announced his retirement from international football at 37, ending a distinguished career with La Celeste. As Uruguay’s second-highest all-time goalscorer, Cavani was known for his work rate and finishing skills, playing a key role in major tournaments including the FIFA World Cup and Copa América. He was part of the […]
Angola and Zimbabwe remain winless at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with one group game remaining after they played out to a 1-1 draw at the Marrakesh Stadium on Saturday. Patrice Beaumelle’s side dominated proceedings in the first half and took a deserved lead through Gelson Dala on 24 minutes, but Knowledge Musona hit […]
Egypt claimed a hard-earned 1-0 win over South Africa in a Group B match at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir on Friday to become the first team to progress into the knockout rounds of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Mohamed Salah’s penalty late in the first half decided the game in favour […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria began their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2–1 victory against Tanzania on Tuesday evening in Morocco, building on their status as runners-up from the previous tournament. The three-time African champions were far from fluent but showed enough composure, creativity and attacking threat to deserve […]
Mali and Zambia played out a thrilling 1–1 draw in their opening Group C encounter of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, as both sides shared the spoils in an evenly contested match. Patson Daka scored in the 92nd minute to save Zambia from a dramatic 1-1 draw against Mali in their Africa […]
The Super Eagles are set to conclude 2025 in the 38th position globally, as per the latest FIFA rankings published on Monday. Nigeria’s ranking has remained consistent since the last update on November 19, which had seen the Eagles ascend three spots from 41st. They also maintained their status as the sixth-best team in Africa. […]
A sensational overkick head from Ayoub El Kaabi helped hosts Morocco beat Comoros 2-0 in the opening game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament – the fourth edition in a row to see the host nation start off with a win. The Complexe Sportif Moulay Abdellah in Rabat was the center of attention as […]
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has officially changed its schedule to be held every four years instead of the traditional two. CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced this decision during an executive meeting in Marrakech, Morocco. Since its inception in 1957, AFCON has been a vital source of revenue for the Confederation of African Football […]
