Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will make his return to the Octagon on March 28, headlining the UFC Seattle card against 15th-ranked contender Joe Pyfer. The bout marks a crucial moment for “The Last Stylebender,” who is currently on…

Egypt head coach, Hossam Hassan, has claimed that other African teams are jealous of them, because they already have seven AFCON titles. Hassan was speaking ahead of their third-place playoff game against Nigeria this weekend. Sadio Mane netted a late…

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has praised the Super Eagles’ performance in Wednesday’s semi-final, describing Nigeria as a very strong opponent, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Al Hilal shot-stopper, who saved twice in the penalty shootout to send the Atlas Lions…

Former Chelsea player, Chris Sutton has predicted the Premier League match-day 22 taking place this weekend. Manchester United will host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, while Chelsea will face Brentford at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool will clash with…

There have been 32 Africa Cup of Nations finals, and AFP Sport selects five of the most memorable ahead of the 2025 title decider between hosts Morocco and Senegal in Rabat on Sunday: Ethiopia 4 Egypt 2 The final with…

Defending champions Nigeria will face familiar opposition after being drawn alongside Zambia, Egypt and debutants Malawi in Group C of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to be staged in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The final draw…

Former Real Betis midfielder and AFCON winner, Nosa Igiebor, opens up on how they proved doubters wrong in 2013, the frustration of unpaid players, the lack of hunger in the current team and the reforms needed to revive Nigerian football’s…

Morocco coach, Walid Regragui has revealed that they focused more on blocking Alex Iwobi from supplying the passes to Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen during the semi-final match against Nigeria on Wednesday. He said this was part of his team’s…

Nigeria’s AFCON campaign ended on Wednesday night after a 4–2 penalty shootout loss to hosts Morocco in the semi-finals. Senegal earlier booked their place in Sunday’s final with a 1–0 win over Egypt in Tangier. Nigeria and Egypt will contest…

Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel has slammed Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea, after Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final defeat to Morocco on Wednesday. Osayi-Samuel expressed his dissatisfaction with Laryea’s officiating, describing it as appalling and filled with questionable decisions. The match ended 4-2…

Imo State Liaison Committee for the second Niger Delta Games has mobilised all the local government areas in the state for proper screening and scouting of athletes for the games scheduled for Benin, Edo State. The Commissioner for Sports, who…

Member of the Parliament of Ghana, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has hailed referee Daniel Laryea for his ‘outstanding officiating’ during Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final defeat to Morocco on Wednesday. Yaw Boamah insisted that Laryea truly lifted the flag of Ghana with his…

Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Abdullahi Maikaba, has blamed missed chances for his team’s 1-0 defeat to Warri Wolves. Ezekiel Oroh’s lone strike gave Warri Wolves the maximum points against Wikki Tourists at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium on Wednesday. Maikaba…

Osun United have resumed preparation for the second stanza of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. The team held their first training session on Wednesday in Osogbo with the next round billed to resume on February 14. The Omoluabi…

Enyimba have pulled out on a deal to sign defender Peter Emeka from Nigeria National League, NNL, side Ekiti United. According to reports, Ekiti United’s valuation of the defender is beyond the demand of the nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League,…