Tuesday, February 3

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Obi hails Super Eagles, says they made Nigerians proud

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has hailed the Super Eagles for their beautiful display throughout the 120 minutes of play against the hosts country Morocco in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Super Eagles…

AFCON: Nigerian govt reacts as Super Eagles fall to Morocco

The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, has praised the Super Eagles after their loss to Morocco in the Semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria lost to Morocco on penalties after the game ended…

Rosenior defends Sanchez after Chelsea Carabao Cup defeat

Chelsea’s head coach, Liam Rosenior, said he was “accountable” for Robert Sanchez’s mistakes after defending his goalkeeper following Chelsea’s 3-2 defeat by Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge. The Blues fell behind early…

Oshoala Criticizes CAF’s Focus on Morocco for Tournaments

Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, has questioned the Confederation of African Football’s continued concentration of major tournaments and awards in Morocco, calling for broader inclusion of other African nations in hosting continental competitions. Oshoala, who plays for Saudi Women’s Premier…

West Ham in advanced talks for Nigerian star Tochukwu Nnadi

English Premier League side West Ham United have stepped up their interest in Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi, who is currently on international duty with the Super Eagles at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.…

AFCON: CAF bans, fines Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o

The CAF Disciplinary Board has charged the President of the Cameroonian Football Federation, Samuel Eto’o, with misconduct following the AFCON quarter-final between Morocco and Cameroon in Rabat last weekend. CAF disclosed this in a statement via their website in the…

Nigeria Exits AFCON 2025 After Penalty Loss to Morocco

The Super Eagles’ quest for a fourth continental title at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco came to an end on Wednesday after a 4-2 penalty shootout defeat to the hosts at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in…

AFN Bans 21 Athletes & Coaches for Widespread Age Fraud

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has imposed wide-ranging sanctions on athletes, coaches and two state athletics associations following the conclusion of a special investigation into age falsification involving competitors at the 2025 African U-18 and U-20 Championships held in Abeokuta,…

Fans Slam Referee Daniel Laryea for Poor Officiating

Nigerian football fans have criticised Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea for what they described as biased and poor officiating during the Super Eagles’ 2-0 semi-final defeat to Morocco on Wednesday night. Nigeria lost 4-2 on penalties after Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno…

NPFL: Away teams shine on second stanza resumption 

Away teams took centre stage on the first day of second stanza of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Four-time champions Kano Pillars, Bendel Insurance, and Warri Wolves all recorded important victories on the road. At the Lafia City Stadium,…

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