A former Man United striker, Wayne Rooney has hailed Declan Rice as a future England captain after watching the Arsenal midfielder deliver a commanding display in the Premier League win at Everton. The former England striker was in attendance as…

Former Chelsea striker, Chris Sutton and ex-England forward, Sue Smith, have warned against ruling Aston Villa out of the title race. The former England internationals believe that Unai Emery’s side have kept surprising their doubters with 10th straight wins now.…

Egor Local Government Area on Sunday won the first edition of the Benin Unity Cup after a 3-1 penalty shootout victory over Ovia North East Local Government Area at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. The keenly contested final ended…

Rangers International of Enugu defeated Ikorodu City 2-1 on Sunday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in a Week 18 NPFL match. Godwin Obaje opened scoring in the 33rd minute, applying a deft touch to Kenechukwu Agu’s free-kick to beat the…

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has appointed Mauritania’s Dahane Beida as centre referee for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group C encounter between Nigeria and Tanzania, DAILY POST reports. Beida is one of the experienced referees in Africa.…

The Super Eagles held their fourth training session at their base in Fes, Morocco, on Sunday, ahead of their Group C clash against Tanzania in the 2025 AFCON on Tuesday, The PUNCH reports. Nigeria and Tanzania will face off at…

Victor Osimhen has declared that the Super Eagles are up for battle against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania, DAILY POST reports. Eric Chelle’s men will open their campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup against the East Africans in Fès on…

The Super Eagles held their fourth training session at their base in Fes, Morocco, on Sunday, ahead of their Group C clash against Tanzania in the 2025 AFCON on Tuesday, The PUNCH reports. Nigeria and Tanzania will face off at…

Senegal have confirmed promising striker Assane Diao is out of the Africa Cup of Nations, in yet another setback for a player considered one of their brightest prospects. The participation of the 20-year-old in the tournament had been in doubt…

The female team from Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State has won the second edition of the Nonye Soludo Volleyball Competition, which ended at the Dr Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, on Sunday. They defeated Team Njikoka LGA in…

As the 2025 AFCON kicks off in Morocco, Nigeria is aiming to win the title for the fourth time. ABIODUN ADEWALE presents the figures behind Nigeria’s qualification for the tournament as well as some memorable facts from the country’s previous…

Egypt’s coach, Hossam Hassan, has said Mohamed Salah is not affected by the uncertainty surrounding his future at Liverpool as he prepares to lead the Pharaohs into the Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The seven-time champions take…

Former Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been suspended by his Norwegian club, Molde FK, as he faces a police probe over an alleged sexual assault, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The club confirmed the development in an official statement on…

Hosts Morocco started their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 campaign with a comfortable 2–0 victory over Comoros on Sunday night at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The winning start by Morocco will give their home fans an…

CAF’s decision to switch the Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year cycle from 2028 has sparked widespread debate across African football, with many observers highlighting the influence of FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the move, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.…