Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has attributed Nigeria’s impressive form at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to the players’ improved understanding of his tactical demands, dismissing suggestions of major changes since the failed World Cup qualifying campaign, PUNCH Sports…

Nigeria striker Terem Moffi and his OGC Nice teammate, Jérémie Boga, have taken steps to terminate their contracts with the club after they were attacked by fans last December, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to reports, both players were hit,…

The Algerian Football Federation, FAF, has officially submitted a complaint to both FIFA and CAF, following their 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in the quarter-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. FAF had challenged some of the referee’s calls in…

Super Eagles players, led by captain Wilfred Ndidi and vice-captain Victor Osimhen, have sent goodwill messages to Victor Boniface after the on-loan Bayer Leverkusen striker underwent successful knee surgery on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The striker completed the procedure…

Former Manchester United midfielder, Michael Carrick, has reached a verbal agreement with the Premier League club, to return as an interim manager. Carrick has been picked by the Red Devils ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. “Michael Carrick has accepted all…

Egypt’s talisman Mohamed Salah has expressed caution over Senegal’s strong contingent of Europe-based players ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash in Tangier on Wednesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Egypt edged defending champions Ivory Coast 3-2 in…

Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kun Khalifat FC have announced the signing of Ekebuike James, DAILY POST reports. Chairman of the club, Michelle Amaefula confirmed the player’s arrival at a brief unveiling ceremony on Monday. James penned a two-year…

Algeria coach Vladimir Petković has admitted that his team were totally outplayed by Nigeria during their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final defeat on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria advanced to the semi-finals after beating the Algerians 2-0 in…

Shooting Stars have strengthened their technical department with the arrival of Ali Kandil, DAILY POST reports. Kandil joined the Oluyole Warriors coaching staff from Ikorodu City. The Lebanese tactician reunite with head coach Nurudeen Aweroro at Shooting Stars. Both coaches…

The Confederation of African Football has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by players and officials during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final clashes between Cameroon and Morocco, as well as Algeria and Nigeria. The probe follows reports…

Nigerian winger Sani Suleiman will complete a permanent transfer to German outfit RB Leipzig, DAILY POST reports. Suleiman will link up with RB Leipzig from Slovakian club, AS Trencin. The 19-year-old will undergo medicals at the Bundesliga club this week.…

Spanish club giant, Real Madrid, has sacked its manager, Xabi Alonso, hours after losing 3-2 to Barcelona at the final of the King Super Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. The club made the announcement on its official X…

Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has reacted to the club’s decision to part ways with manager Xabi Alonso on Monday. Mbappe has said it was “a pleasure” to play under Alonso and expressed his gratitude for the “confidence” he has…

A self-proclaimed marabout, or traditional folk healer, who collected 33,500 euros by promising victory for Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations was arrested for fraud after the team lost. Mali’s national team was eliminated on Friday in the quarter…

Former South African footballer Shaun Bartlett has weighed in on the crucial AFCON semi-final tie between Nigeria and Morocco, set to take place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Wednesday. Bartlett insisted that the encounter between both…