Thursday, October 22

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Ndidi discusses new role as Super Eagles captain

Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, says he is easing into his new role as the captain of the team, thanks to the support of other senior players in the team, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Although he had led the team…

What really makes a great commentator?

The experience of watching a football match is a sacred ritual for millions. The visuals provide the drama, but the voice guiding the experience—the commentator—can either elevate it to an epic or render it an endurance test. This duality was…

Transfer: Valencia interested in Nigerian striker

Spanish club Valencia have been credited with an interest in Nigerian striker Emmanuel Dennis, DAILY POST reports. Dennis was released by Premier League club, Nottingham Forest in the summer. The 28-year-old has been linked with several clubs leaving the Tricky…

Super Eagles must win AFCON to appease fans

Former Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi, has called on the current squad to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as an apology to Nigerians following their World Cup qualification failure, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 2013 AFCON winner said…

Oliseh responds to AFCON commentary criticisms

Former Super Eagles captain and head coach Sunday Oliseh has responded forcefully to the wave of criticism that followed his television analysis during Nigeria’s opening match at AFCON 2025, insisting his comments were rooted in honesty, not hostility. Nigeria’s 2–1…

Ondo Prepares for Adebayo Christmas Marathon in 2025

Preparations are in top gear for the much-anticipated 2nd Edition of the Prince Adewole Adebayo Christmas Marathon & Queen Lillian Adebayo Health Walk, scheduled to hold on December 28, 2025, in Ondo City. The annual fitness and community-building event is…

Transfer: Bundesliga club, Mainz target Awoniyi reunion 

Taiwo Awoniyi could be set for a return to Mainz with the Bundesliga club targeting a January swoop, according to Kicker. Mainz currently occupy bottom spot on the Bundesliga table, and are in need of more firepower upfront. Awoniyi played…

Semi Ajayi redeems himself with AFCON goal for Nigeria

Nigerian football fans have forgiven Semi Ajayi for his crucial penalty miss against DR Congo in the World Cup play-offs after the defender scored the opening goal in the Super Eagles’ 2-1 victory over Tanzania at AFCON 2025, PUNCH Sports…

Aiyegbeni Defends Osimhen’s AFCON Performance vs Tanzania

Former Nigeria striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, has defended Victor Osimhen after the striker failed to score in Nigeria’s opening game at the ongoing 2025 AFCON in Morocco, while also noting that the midfield showed some improved performance, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.…

AFCON: Leading top scorers so far

Algeria captain, Riyad Mahrez is currently the leading joint-top scorer at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco. This comes following the conclusion of the AFCON Group stage match-day round of fixtures played on Wednesday. Mahrez has…

Abiodun Obafemi on His Christmas Birthday & Super Eagles

Born on Christmas Day, Atlanta 1996 Olympic gold medallist Abiodun Obafemi speaks on his legacy and the values that shaped his career, while offering candid assessments of the Super Eagles and Nigerian football today in this interview with OLAMIDE ABE…

Tunisia Coach Sami Trabelsi Hails Moroccan Fans at AFCON

Tunisia coach, Sami Trabelsi, has acknowledged the support of Moroccan fans for his team, as they began their campaign at the 2025 AFCON with a comfortable 3-1 win over Uganda at the Annex Olympic Stadium of the Prince Moulay Abdellah…

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