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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi has equalled a 12-year-old record held by former captain John Obi Mikel following Nigeria’s 2-1 victory against Tanzania in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, opener on Tuesday night. Iwobi provided two crucial assists…
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…
The fourth day of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco delivered authority, tension and late drama, as Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Cameroon all claimed important victories that began to shape the early narrative of the tournament.…
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…
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…
Former Chelsea player, Chris Sutton has predicted the Premier League match-day 18 fixtures taking place on Christmas Boxing Day and this weekend. Manchester United will welcome Newcastle United to Old Trafford on Boxing Day. On Saturday afternoon, Nottingham Forest will…
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.…
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…
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, 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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