Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has insisted that a ‘calm’ Victor Osimhen doesn’t play well for the national team. According the Ighalo, Osimhen needs to be angry for you to see the best out of him. The Manchester United…

Antoine Semenyo scored on his Manchester City debut as the Ghana forward’s new side crushed Exeter 10-1 in the FA Cup third round on Saturday. Semenyo netted in the second half of City’s ruthless display at the Etihad Stadium and…

Suspected gunmen on Saturday evening attacked a Benue Links commercial bus conveying passengers in Otukpo, Benue State. Sources said the vehicle, which departed Makurdi en route to Lagos, was ambushed a few minutes before Otukpo town, precisely around the Burnt…

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Super Eagles for their impressive performance against Algeria in the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Tinubu, in a post on his X account (@officialABAT) on Saturday, described the team’s display as…

The semi-final fixtures at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been confirmed. This followed the completion of the quarter-final games on Saturday night. Egypt are the last team to book their spot, following a thrilling 3-2 victory over champions…

Roma moved three points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan on Saturday after a hard-fought 2-0 win over Sassuolo in Rome. Down to the bare bones due to a clutch of injuries and players away at the Africa Cup of…

Algerian players confronted the referee, Isaa Sy, after they lost 2-0 to Nigeria in the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup on Nations. Sy had to be escorted into the dressing room for his safety, after Algerian fans clashed with…

January 10, 2026 10:05 pm Egypt’s forward #10 Mohamed Salah celebrates his goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) quarter-final football match between Egypt and Ivory Coast at the Grand stadium in Agadir on January 10, 2026. (Photo by…

Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen  has shared a heartfelt message to the team’s fans around the globe following Nigeria’s 2-0 triumph against Algeria in the AFCON quarter-finals on Saturday. Osimhen contributed to the win with a goal, while Akor Adams…

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has praised the Super Eagles following their 2–0 victory over Algeria in the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Marrakech, Morocco. PUNCH Online had earlier reported that the…

Victor Osimhen once again showed why he remains the heartbeat of Nigeria’s Super Eagles after being voted TotalEnergies Man of the Match in the 2–0 victory over Algeria that sent Nigeria into the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of…

Lucky Emmanuel is set to make a return to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Shooting Stars. Emmanuel was on the books of the Oluyole Warriors in 2022. The 21-year-old forward has been without a club since leaving Egyptian side…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on host nation Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The match will kick off at 9:00 p.m. at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat,…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles produced a strong and disciplined performance to defeat Algeria 2–0 on Saturday evening, sealing their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Playing at the Marrakesh Stadium, the Super Eagles showed…

Victor Osimhen was named Man of the Match following Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over the Desert Foxes of Algeria on Saturday. Osimhen registered one goal, and one assist in the game. The 27-year-old opened scoring for Nigeria with a superb header…