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Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Desert Warriors of Algeria are set for a terrific showdown in the 45,000-capacity Grand Stade de Marrakech on Saturday, in the third quarter-final match of the ongoing 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals. Both countries, with five African titles between them, will throw everything into the encounter as they seek […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) have confirmed that all player allowances from the AFCON in Morocco have been fully settled. According to reports in Morocco, the NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko confirmed the payments were made in cash. However, the winning bonuses covering four matches, remain unpaid as of this […]
The camp of Nigeria’s Super Eagles has shot down insinuations and dark innuendoes of a rumpus in the team following Monday night’s 4-0 thrashing of Mozambique’s Mambas, which progressed the three-time champions to the last-8 of the ongoing 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. Striker Victor Osimhen was seen making gestures to fellow forward […]
Sometimes, football is decided not by the goal itself, but by the idea that creates it. That was the story of Alex Iwobi’s performance as the Super Eagles dismantled Mozambique 4–0 in a dominant AFCON Round of 16 outing. Watching from the commentary box, former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh could not hide his […]
Nigeria mowed down Mozambique with a masterclass performance underpinned by purpose, direction, urgency, and clinical delivery in Fès on Monday night to reach the quarter-finals of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals. Victor Osimhen, winning his 50th cap for Nigeria at senior level, struck after only two minutes after a cross by Bright Osayi-Samuel, […]
Nigeria are confident of reaching the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for the 18th time when they engage Mozambique in Monday night’s Round of 16 tie at the Complexe Sportif de Fès. The Super Eagles have the record of most medals in the 69-year-old flagship football tournament of the African continent, viz three triumphs […]
World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was reportedly involved in a road accident on Monday in Makun, Ogun State. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, where the Lexus SUV conveying Joshua, with registration number KRD 850 HN, allegedly collided with a stationary truck. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Reports indicate […]
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 […]
Nigeria held on with tenacity to defeat Tunisia 3-2 in Fès on Saturday and book an early spot in the Round of 16 of ongoing the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals. A fabulous performance saw the Eagles lead 3-0 after 70 minutes, with goals by Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman, […]
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 […]
