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CAF Cracks Down on Towel Interference, Affects Nwabali, Mendy

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has taken a firm stance against goalkeepers placing towels near or inside the goal area during matches....

Exclusive: Éric Chelle set to sign new Super Eagles contract after AFCON success

The speculation surrounding Eric Chelle’s future has finally been put to rest, with the Super Eagles coach poised to sign a new deal...

Tragedy as Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi’s Father Dies in Road Crash

Wilfred Ndidi, captain of the Super Eagles, is facing a personal tragedy after his father, Sunday Ndidi, passed away following a fatal road...

Guardiola’s City Secure 2-0 Win Over Wolves

Manchester City ended their four-game drought with a win over Wolves, but the performance was far from seamless. Vulnerabilities surfaced after halftime as...

Trinity Rodman Becomes World’s Highest Paid Female Footballer

In a groundbreaking move, Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman has signed a three-year contract extension, making her the world’s highest-paid female footballer. The...

WAFCON Prep Hits Snag: Super Falcons’ Training on Hold, Awaits FIFA Clarification

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has put preparations for the Super Falcons on hold until the world governing body, FIFA, confirms the official...

Super Eagles Trio: Osimhen, Lookman, and Bassey Named in AFCON Team of the Tournament

Three Nigerian players have made the cut in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) team of the tournament, announced by the Confederation of...

Manchester City Defensive Issues Won’t Go Away – Arsenal Legend Thierry Henry

Manchester City’s struggles have been laid bare, with former Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry calling out their defensive vulnerabilities. The Citizens suffered...

Top Contenders for Ballon d’Or 2026: Kane, Haaland, and Mbappe Dominate Early Rankings

The post-Messi-Ronaldo era has arrived, and the Ballon d’Or race is wider open than it’s been in nearly 20 years, a host of...

Nigeria’s Akor Adams’ Brace Rescues Sevilla from Brink of Defeat

Nigerian striker Akor Adams made a stunning comeback from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scoring twice to salvage a 2-2 draw for...

Eric Chelle Stays as Super Eagles Coach, NFF Confirms

Following a standout performance at AFCON 2025, the NFF has passed a vote of confidence in Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle. Despite finishing...

Senegal Clinches AFCON 2025 Title in Thrilling Extra-Time Win Over Morocco

The AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco was an instant classic, defined by high-stakes drama and a whirlwind of controversy. After a...

The “Bronze Kings” Strike Again: Nigeria Topples Egypt in AFCON Penalty Thriller

Stanley Nwabali was the hero as Nigeria secured a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Egypt to claim the bronze medal at the Africa...

Moroccan Referee Jalal Jiyed to Officiate Egypt vs Nigeria Third-Place Playoff

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Moroccan referee Jalal Jiyed to handle the third-place playoff match between Egypt and Nigeria in...

AFCON 2025 Shatters Scoring Record with 120 Goals

By Samuel Akpan with agency report The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 has rewritten history by becoming the highest-scoring edition, with...

Shame in Rabat: Nigerian Fans Sell Free Tickets, Leave Super Eagles Alone Against Morocco

The Super Eagles were left virtually without home support during their high-profile clash against host nation Morocco after free match tickets allocated to...