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Eagles intensify training for AFCON clash with Tanzania

The Super Eagles held their fourth training session at their base in Fes, Morocco, on Sunday, ahead of their Group C clash against Tanzania in the 2025 AFCON on Tuesday, The PUNCH reports. Nigeria and Tanzania will face off at…

Senegal’s Assane Diao Ruled Out of AFCON with Injury

Senegal have confirmed promising striker Assane Diao is out of the Africa Cup of Nations, in yet another setback for a player considered one of their brightest prospects. The participation of the 20-year-old in the tournament had been in doubt…

Idemili South wins Soludo volleyball competition in Anambra

The female team from Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State has won the second edition of the Nonye Soludo Volleyball Competition, which ended at the Dr Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, on Sunday. They defeated Team Njikoka LGA in…

Numbers Behind Their Title Pursuit

As the 2025 AFCON kicks off in Morocco, Nigeria is aiming to win the title for the fourth time. ABIODUN ADEWALE presents the figures behind Nigeria’s qualification for the tournament as well as some memorable facts from the country’s previous…

Salah Unfazed by Liverpool Turmoil, Says Egypt Coach

Egypt’s coach, Hossam Hassan, has said Mohamed Salah is not affected by the uncertainty surrounding his future at Liverpool as he prepares to lead the Pharaohs into the Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The seven-time champions take…

Uk-based Nigerian footballer dies after brain injury

Former Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been suspended by his Norwegian club, Molde FK, as he faces a police probe over an alleged sexual assault, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The club confirmed the development in an official statement on…

AFCON 2025: Morocco beat Comoros 2–0 in opening match

Hosts Morocco started their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 campaign with a comfortable 2–0 victory over Comoros on Sunday night at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The winning start by Morocco will give their home fans an…

Fans Divided Over 4-Year Cycle

CAF’s decision to switch the Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year cycle from 2028 has sparked widespread debate across African football, with many observers highlighting the influence of FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the move, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.…

Amorim fears captain will miss games

Ruben Amorim fears Bruno Fernandes will be out for “a while” after the Manchester United captain was injured during Sunday’s 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa. Fernandes has started every Premier League game this season, but the Portugal midfielder is unlikely…

AFCON: Oliseh names Africa’s number one team

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has named Africa’s number one team as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, kicks off on Sunday. Oliseh, in a video posted on his X account on Sunday, identified 2025 AFCON hosts Morocco…

Kane inspires Bayern to 4-0 rout of Heidenheim

An understrength Bayern Munich coasted to a 4-0 away win over lowly Heidenheim on Sunday, restoring their nine-point lead atop the table in Harry Kane’s first match as captain. Borussia Dortmund had closed the gap to the leaders to six…

Raphinha & Yamal Secure Barcelona’s 2-0 Win vs Villarreal

Barcelona wingers Raphinha and Lamine Yamal guided the Catalan giants four points clear at the top of La Liga with a 2-0 win at 10-man Villarreal on Sunday. Brazil international Raphinha won and converted an early penalty before Villarreal’s Renato…

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