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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…
Celtic have parted company with manager Wilfried Nancy following a disastrous run of form that saw Saturday’s 3-1 defeat by Rangers mark his sixth loss in just eight games in charge. According to BBC Sport on Monday, the 48-year-old signed…
Mozambique will be without key duo, Nené and Edmilson, in their Round of 16 clash with the Super Eagles. Nené and Edmilson are still recovering from muscle and knee injuries, respectively. Right-back Calila has however been declared fit for the…
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has reached its decisive stage, and Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face Mozambique in a Round of 16 clash on Monday as they continue their pursuit of a fourth continental title. Nigeria arrived at the…
Kun Khalifat FC have confirmed the departure of three players from the club, DAILY POST reports. The players are Henry Ezeonye, Uche Moses and Ebuka Nwokorie. The Owerri club announced the trio’s departure in separate farewell messages on Sunday. The…
Ademola Lookman has re-emerged as a potential target for Tottenham Hotspur as the club steps up plans to strengthen its options on the left wing, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. with sources indicating that the Nigerian forward is again under consideration…
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has listed three managers that could replace Ruben Amorim. U-18 coach, Darren Fletcher, is expected to take charge of the team for the Brighton game on Wednesday. But Ferdinand has handed the Red Devils…
Ruben Amorim arrived at Manchester United as one of Europe’s brightest young coaching talents, but just 14 months on, he leaves the club as the latest man unable to revive the fortunes of the fallen English giants. The 40-year-old was…
Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has commented on striker Victor Osimhen’s lack of goals for the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco. Osimhen has so far scored one goal for…
Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare has expressed optimism over Wolves’ resurgence in the English Premier League after the club secured their first win of the season with a comprehensive 3–0 victory over West Ham at Molineux on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra…
Manchester United have parted ways with Ruben Amorim, making him the second Premier League manager to lose his job in 2026. The decision comes less than 24 hours after Amorim delivered a fiery post-match rant following United’s 1-1 draw at…
Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has told Eric Chelle’s side how to approach their AFCON Round of 16 tie with Mozambique on Monday night. Both Nigeria and Mozambique will clash for a place in the AFCON quarter-final. However, Oliseh…
Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim, the club confirmed in a dramatic decision on Monday, 5 January 2026, a club statement revealed. The Portuguese coach, who only joined the Red Devils in November 2024, has been relieved of…
African football added a new footnote to its long history at the weekend in Tangier, and Nigeria’s influence once again formed part of the wider context. At the Tangier Grand Stadium, Senegal secured a 3–1 comeback victory over Sudan to…
Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim as their manager. This follows Amorim’s comments after their 1-1 draw with Leeds United on Sunday. The Portuguese criticized United’s heirarchy, asking them to “do their jobs” in a feisty press conference. The 40-year-old…
Tunisia have dismissed head coach Sami Trabelsi following the Carthage Eagles’ premature exit from the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, drawing the curtain on a turbulent campaign that ended in disappointment and public frustration. The Tunisian Football Federation…
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