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The Super Eagles’ Unbreakable Defender

Calvin Bassey’s growing reputation as one of Nigeria’s most reliable performers has been underlined by a remarkable run of appearances that has made him an automatic selection for the Super Eagles in competitive football, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Fulham…

AFCON: 3 countries eliminated from tournament

At least three countries have been eliminated from the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco after failing to register a single point in the group stage so far. The three countries are Botswana, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.…

Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria qualify for knockouts

The final round of group-stage matches at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 begins on Monday, with qualification still open for most teams as the race for the knockout stage intensifies. According to the Confederation of African…

AFCON 2025: “Why it pains me when I concede” — Nwabali

Nigeria’s 3–2 win over Tunisia at the Africa Cup of Nations in Fès was another statement night for the Super Eagles; attacking brilliance, qualification secured, and momentum firmly on their side. But while the goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi…

Managers are not magicians, it’s about energy

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City’s resurgence this season has been driven by a renewed mindset and restored energy, following a period last year when he felt something was “missing” around the club. According to BBC Sport on Monday, speaking ahead…

Boboye excited by Bendel Insurance FC’s resurgence

Head coach of Bendel Insurance FC, Kennedy Boboye, has expressed delight at his team’s resurgence following a strong finish to the first half of the Nigeria Premier Football League season. The Benin Arsenal, who struggled in the lower reaches of…

Rivers United extend lead into NPFL mid-season break

Nigeria Premier Football League leaders Rivers United have opened a five-point gap at the top of the table following a 1–0 victory over Rangers International and Nasarawa United’s 3–0 defeat to Kano Pillars on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. A…

Nwabali dismisses concerns over Super Eagles’ defence

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali says he is not perturbed by Nigeria’s inability to keep a clean sheet at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, dismissing suggestions of defensive problems, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria have conceded three goals…

NPFL: Away wins dominate Matchday 19

Three teams recorded away wins in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, on Sunday, DAILY POST reports. Abia Warriors secured a 1–0 victory over Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium. Taheer Abubakar scored the winning goal in the 68th…

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