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The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, and TopTier Sports Management have announced plans for a landmark Legends Football Match to celebrate Nigeria’s celebrated mid-1990s football generation. The match, scheduled…
For many observers, Wednesday night’s clash between Nigeria and Morocco at the ongoing 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco feels like a final before the final. Set for the 70,000-capacity Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, the semi-final…
A SuperComputer, PolyMarket, has predicted the country to lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The competition has entered its semi-final stage and the teams left are Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal and hosts Morocco. On Wednesday, the first game will see…
The Confederation of African Football has appointed Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea to take charge of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final between hosts Morocco and Nigeria, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The high-profile encounter will be played at the Prince…
Morocco coach, Walid Regragui has listed the things his team must do against Nigeria when both sides clash in the semi-final of the ongoing AFCON on Wednesday night. Regragui said the Pharaohs need to maintain focus and dominate individual battles…
Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, has arrived in Rabat, the host city for today’s crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash between Nigeria and Morocco. With kick-off set for 9pm at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium,…
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is racing toward its finish line. With just four matches left, Nigeria, Senegal, Egypt and hosts Morocco remain in the hunt for continental gold, and in less than 36 hours, one heavyweight will fall.…
Morocco goalkeeper, Monir El Kajoui has underlined the focus within the team’s camp ahead of their semi-final encounter against Nigeria. The Atlas Lions, who are targeting their second continental crown will be up against the Super Eagles in the semi-final…
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka admitted he would love to play for Manchester United while speaking to a fan during the ongoing Africa cup of nations in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 28-year-old Brentford midfielder made the comment in…
Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has singled out one player really missed by the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Iwobi said that not having Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina in the team has really affected the Super…
Nigerian winger Sani Suleman has joined RB Leipzig on a five-year deal from Slovak top-flight side AS Trenčín, with the Bundesliga club moving decisively to secure one of Europe’s most sought-after teenage attackers, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. RB Leipzig confirmed…
All is now set for the Davis Cup World Group II tie between Nigeria and Uzbekistan, scheduled for February 7–8, 2026, in Lagos, with organisers confirming full technical, security and logistical readiness for the international men’s team tennis fixture. The…
Wikki Tourists captain, Muhammed Guda, has reiterated the players’ determination to make up for the unwanted results recorded in the first round of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Bauchi Elephants recorded five wins, eight draws and six defeats…
Moses Itauma’s fight against American Jermaine Franklin has been rescheduled for March after the British heavyweight picked up an injury while training. The fight, which was due to take place on 24 January at Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena, will now…
The duo of Ifegwu Ojukwu and Alao Danbani are set to complete a move to Plateau United ahead of the second stanza of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. Both players were reported to have held talks with…
While Arne Slot seems to think that Liverpool’s starting line-up is stronger without Mohamed Salah, the winger has been conspicuous by his absence in recent weeks, with the Reds struggling to score goals without their talisman. It’s clear that they…
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