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National Women’s Soccer League side Houston Dash have completed a trade involving Nigerian international defender Michelle Alozie, sending her to Chicago Stars FC in exchange for allocation money. Alozie departs Houston after several seasons with the club, where she established herself as a reliable and versatile defender. Since joining the Dash, she made numerous […]
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. […]
Nigeria and Tanzania clash in the first match of Group C of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday with the Super Eagles favoured to pick all three points to put their campaign in good stead right from the opening day. The Taifa Stars, coached by Miguel Gamondi, are making only their fourth appearance […]
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 2025 group stage sets the tone for drama, and Groups E and F look primed to deliver a compelling mix of pedigree, pressure, and potential upsets. From former champions chasing redemption to fearless outsiders ready to shake the hierarchy, these two groups could define the early narrative of the tournament […]
Cameroon’s road to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be anything but smooth. Drawn into a fiercely competitive Group F, the Indomitable Lions must navigate not only heavyweight opponents but also internal uncertainty that has cast a shadow over their AFCON ambitions. The Africa Cup of Nations is set to be hosted in Morocco, […]
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 […]
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is poised to elevate its financial rewards, as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed an increase in the prize money following a recent Executive Committee meeting. The winner’s prize is now set at USD 10 million, representing a significant increase from the USD 7 million awarded in […]
