Super Eagles forwards Paul Onuachu and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru have expressed confidence ahead of Nigeria’s crucial Group C clash with Tunisia on Saturday, with both players emphasising the team’s motivation to secure victory in Fès, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria and…

Former Nigeria defender Ifeanyi Udeze has backed Victor Osimhen to end his Africa Cup of Nations goal drought when the Super Eagles face Tunisia on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Udeze expressed confidence that the striker’s goals will come despite…

Niger Tornadoes have expressed their desire to make history against their matchday 19 opponent Barau FC. The Ikon Allah Boys will square up with Barau FC at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna on Sunday. Niger Tornadoes will be meeting…

Tunisia head coach Sami Trabelsi is aware of Nigeria’s attacking strength but insists they are focused on neutralising their opponents, DAILY POST reports. The Super Eagles boast some of the finest forwards in Africa, including Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Samuel…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he would have loved to be 10 points clear of their Premier League title rivals. Guardiola made the comment during his Friday press conference, ahead of their trip to Nottingham Forest. If City…

Samuel Chukwueze has demanded that the Africa Cup of Nations must be respected by the football world. The timing of the AFCON has often created discord between African countries and European clubs, which frequently have to do without their players…

Abakaliki FC have set Sunday, January 28 as the resumption date for the second stanza of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League, NNL season. The Rice Boys embarked on a one-week break at the end of the first stanza on Monday.Abakaliki…

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi and Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo have spread Christmas cheer across Nigeria through separate acts of generosity aimed at supporting vulnerable communities during the festive period, The PUNCH reports. Awoniyi, who is currently in England…

Former Arsenal player Paul Merson has predicted the Premier League match-day 18 games taking place on Christmas, Boxing Day and this weekend. Manchester United will take on Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Boxing Day. On Saturday afternoon, Nottingham Forest…

Updated Africa Cup of Nations results in Morocco on Friday:   Group B In Marrakesh Angola 1 (Dala 24) Zimbabwe 1 (Musona 45+6) In Agadir Egypt 1 (Salah 45-pen) South Africa 0 Standings (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals…

Tunisia captain Ferjani Sassi says the team will go all out for a win against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Sassi also claimed a win in the game will enhance the Carthage Eagles’ chances of securing top spot in Group…

Egypt on Friday hold a 1–0 lead over South Africa in their Africa Cup of Nations Group B match in Agadir, following a first-half penalty converted by captain Mohamed Salah. The goal came in the 45th minute after South Africa…

The possible outcomes for Nigeria’s case against the Democratic Republic of Congo submitted to FIFA have emerged. This was shared on X by Ikorodu City Director, Olawale Quadri, on Friday evening. Quadri wrote: “Possible outcome on DR Congo case vs…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised his players for maintaining “incredibly disciplined” habits during the Christmas break as they prepare for their Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest on Saturday (12:30 GMT). As reported by BBC on Friday, Guardiola…

Egypt has become the first country to qualify for the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. This follows their narrow 1-0 win over South Africa in a Group A fixture on Friday evening. The Pharoahs had…