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FIFA has announced it will blend football with patriotism on Saturday as the United States marks its Independence Day and 250th anniversary, with elaborate pre-match celebrations planned ahead of both FIFA World Cup 2026 Round…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have surged to 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking, released on the football governing body’s website on Monday, marking a remarkable 12-place jump. The team climbed from 38th following an impressive outing at the 2025…
Nigeria’s Olumide Oyedeji has been elected Secretary General of the World Olympians Association after polling 55 votes out of the 106 valid votes cast. He secured 51.89 per cent of the votes to defeat Salvador Salguero of El Salvador and…
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has told the Confederation of African Football, CAF, that he does not agree with the idea of a third-place game at the Africa Cup of Nations. Even though Nigeria won a penalty shootout against Egypt…
Real Madrid and Morocco winger Brahim Diaz has issued a heartfelt apology to fans following a missed penalty in the AFCON final against Senegal, a moment that ultimately cost Morocco the title. In a post shared via Fabrizio Romano on…
Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Majin Mohammed, has declared that Nasarawa United deserved their victory over his team. Mohammed’s side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Nasarawa United at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. He admitted that his team started slowly,…
Marc Guéhi has completed a high-profile move to Manchester City, joining from Crystal Palace on a long-term contract that runs until June 2031. The England international brings an end to his four-year spell at Selhurst Park, where he established himself…
Super Eagles head coach, Éric Chelle, will soon meet with officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to discuss his future, DAILY POST reports. Chelle reportedly has several offers to consider after guiding the Super Eagles to a respectable third…
The FIFA Women’s Champions Cup took another major step toward its historic conclusion on Monday with the unveiling of the tournament’s new trophy, which will be lifted by the winners of FIFA’s first global women’s club competition. According to a…
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has reacted to the chaos that broke out during the 2025 AFCON final match on Sunday. Tensions broke out at the stadium in Rabat as Senegal won 1-0 against Morocco. The decisive moment came when the…
Former Nigeria internationals Daniel Amokachi and Obi Mikel have reacted to Brahim Diaz’s missed penalty in Morocco’s defeat to Senegal. It was a golden opportunity to end his country’s 50-year wait to lift the Afcon trophy. But Diaz, whose five…
Hosting the Africa Cup of Nations often comes with significant advantages. Teams enjoy familiar pitches, strong home support and the belief that comes from playing in front of their own fans. Many host nations have used that edge to win…
Former Premier League referee, Dermot Gallagher has told DR Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala to thank Senegal forward Sadio Mane after the conclusion of the AFCON final. Gallagher spoke on Sky Sports News while sharing his thoughts on the AFCON final…
Chelsea have recalled forward David Fofana from his loan spell as the club and the player’s camp prepare for a potential permanent transfer in the coming days or weeks. The 21-year-old Ivorian, who joined the Blues from Norwegian side Molde…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has condemned the conduct of some players and officials following the chaotic scenes that overshadowed Senegal’s victory over hosts Morocco in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The AFCON showpiece, played…
A little scene of drama broke out when Senegal’s reserve goalkeeper, Yehvann Diouf, was attacked by Morocco’s ball boys during the AFCON final tie on Sunday. DAILY POST reports that there was a tense atmosphere in the stadium during the…
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