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Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will head into next week’s decisive second leg with a narrow advantage after edging Benin Republic 3-2 in an entertaining FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match on Saturday…
Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has said the former world heavyweight champion will determine his boxing future “when the time is right”, following the tragic car crash in Nigeria that killed two of Joshua’s close team members. The 36-year-old former…
Chelsea’s midfielder, Enzo Fernandez, is set to leave Stamford Bridge to join Paris Saint-Germain after Enzo Maresca was fired, angered by the L’Equipe. The Italian coach was sacked on New Year’s Day and replaced by Liam Rosenior, who previously coached…
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has set a new benchmark after becoming the highest-scoring edition in the tournament’s history, with 120 goals recorded ahead of Sunday’s final and Saturday’s third-place match. According to the Confederation of…
A former Real Madrid goalkeeper, Santiago Canizares, has criticized his old team after they were unexpectedly knocked out of the Copa del Rey. Real Madrid lost 3-2 to a team from the second division, Albacete, and were eliminated in the…
Defending champions Nigeria will start their campaign at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 in Group C alongside Zambia, Egypt, and debutants Malawi. According to a statement obtained from the CAF official website on Friday, the…
The disappointment was clear on Wednesday night in Dopemu, Lagos. Nigeria’s Super Eagles had just seen their AFCON 2025 title hopes end in a tense semi-final defeat to host nation Morocco. Yet, at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Social…
Former Chelsea player, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has said that Arsenal star, Leandro Trossard has surprised him. The Blues’ legend said he was sure about Trossard at first, but that the Belgian has proved him wrong. Since coming from Brighton &…
Two former Super Eagles stars have told the current squad that a bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is not good enough after reaching the final in 2023, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Following Wednesday’s penalty shootout defeat…
Wikki Tourists have welcomed the arrival of winger Taheer Abubakar to their squad, DAILY POST reports. Abubakar joined the Bauchi Elephants from Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Abia Warriors. Wikki Tourists unveiled Abubakar as their players on Thursday. He…
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will make his return to the Octagon on March 28, headlining the UFC Seattle card against 15th-ranked contender Joe Pyfer. The bout marks a crucial moment for “The Last Stylebender,” who is currently on…
Egypt head coach, Hossam Hassan, has claimed that other African teams are jealous of them, because they already have seven AFCON titles. Hassan was speaking ahead of their third-place playoff game against Nigeria this weekend. Sadio Mane netted a late…
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has praised the Super Eagles’ performance in Wednesday’s semi-final, describing Nigeria as a very strong opponent, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Al Hilal shot-stopper, who saved twice in the penalty shootout to send the Atlas Lions…
Former Chelsea player, Chris Sutton has predicted the Premier League match-day 22 taking place this weekend. Manchester United will host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, while Chelsea will face Brentford at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool will clash with…
There have been 32 Africa Cup of Nations finals, and AFP Sport selects five of the most memorable ahead of the 2025 title decider between hosts Morocco and Senegal in Rabat on Sunday: Ethiopia 4 Egypt 2 The final with…
Defending champions Nigeria will face familiar opposition after being drawn alongside Zambia, Egypt and debutants Malawi in Group C of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to be staged in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The final draw…
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