The Moroccans came into the competition on home soil, having emerged as Africa’s leading national team since becoming the first side from the continent to reach the World Cup semifinals in Qatar in 2022. Ranked 11th in the world, above…

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has explained why he took off Erling Haaland during their 2-0 defeat to Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday. With City already trailing by two goals and needed to pull themselves back in…

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has warned Senegal to brace for a hostile atmosphere when they face hosts Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday (today), insisting the occasion will feel like a demanding away fixture at one…

Stanley Nwabali was named Man of the Match following Nigeria’s 4-2 penalty shootout win over the Pharaohs of Egypt, DAILY POST reports. The third-place encounter ended 0-0 after 90 minutes. Nwabali was the hero for Nigeria in the shootout, saving…

From Afrobeats superstar Davido’s $50,000 stake to TikTok sensation Peller’s $3,000 bet, Nigerian entertainment figures publicly backed the Super Eagles against Morocco, only to watch their predictions crumble alongside the team’s AFCON aspirations in Rabat on Wednesday, PETER AKINBO writes…

Arsenal failed to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to nine points, after they played out a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest in Saturday’s late kick-off. The Gunners travelled to the Forest Ground six points…

The Senegalese national team have raised concerns over security arrangements, accommodation, training facilities and ticketing ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. In a strongly worded communiqué issued on Saturday, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) said it was…

Stanley Nwabali has reflected on Super Eagles’ win over the Pharaohs of Egypt, DAILY POST reports. Eric Chelle’s side finished third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 4-2 penalty shootout win over the Pharaohs. The game ended…

A former member of the House of Representatives, Shina Peller, has commended the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their resilience and impressive performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Peller gave the commendation in a statement issued…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles for Saturday’s bronze medal victory at the 2025 African Cup of Nations. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president said the Super Eagles have…

Florian Wirtz said Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with lowly Burnley on Saturday “feels like a defeat” after the Premier League champions dropped points for the fourth straight game. Arne Slot’s men are unbeaten in their past 12 games in all competitions…

Two European clubs have reacted to Super Eagles’ victory against Egypt in the AFCON third-place playoff tie on Saturday evening. The clubs are Atalanta and Besiktas, respectively. Recall that Nigeria defeated the Pharaohs 4-2 on penalties after the match ended…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has praised his players’ unity, resilience, and determination following Nigeria’s bronze medal finish at the AFCON 2025. Nigeria claimed third place after edging Egypt 4–2 on penalties on Saturday, ending the tournament on a…

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has reacted to his team’s loss to the Super Eagles of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. The Pharaohs lost the third-place encounter 4-2 on penalties, finishing the tournament empty-handed. The North Africans battled hard in the…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday congratulated the Super Eagles for winning the bronze medal at the 2025 African Cup of Nations, describing the achievement as feeling “good like gold.” The President commended the Nigerian national team for putting behind them…