Super Eagles midfielder, Frank Onyeka, has revealed what has been helping Nigeria do well at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria plays against Algeria in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.…

Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar has expressed his delight following his permanent move from Real Sociedad to Valencia, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 28-year-old finalised his transfer on Thursday after weeks of speculation, with Valencia paying €5m for his services…

At least four teams have made it into the fourth round of this season’s FA Cup. This follows the conclusion of Friday’s third round ties around the UK. Wrexham qualified via a penalty shoot-out success, after their game with Nottingham…

Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, have resumed camping in Abuja ahead of their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Senegal. The team opened camp on Saturday, January 4, at the Westpoint Hotel, with 17 players currently…

Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has addressed reports of the boxer’s future following the tragic car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends, Saturday PUNCH reports. Speaking to talkSPORT Boxing, Hearn said that out…

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has said he is sure that their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal game against Nigeria will be a different test compared to their earlier match against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the round of…

We will remain focused, united – Chelle Nigeria will remain focused and united when they face Algeria in their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final duel at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Saturday (today), coach Eric Chelle has declared, Saturday…

Algeria head coach, Vladimir Petković, admitted that his team must be at their best to stop Nigeria in their quarter-final fixture. The two former champions will battle for a place in the semi-final at the Grande Stade de Marrakech on…

Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez jokingly admitted he fears Nigeria’s potent attack ahead of Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash in Marrakech, though he insists his team have the quality to progress, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The former Manchester City…

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has refused to respond to questions about the team’s bonuses before Nigeria’s quarterfinal match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The game against Algeria’s Desert Warriors is set to take place on Saturday. Nigeria’s…

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has insisted Nigeria are not seeking revenge for their 2019 AFCON semi-final defeat to Algeria but are simply focused on winning Saturday’s quarter-final clash in Marrakech, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. “That (2-1 defeat against Algeria…

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has named a new centre referee for the quarter-final tie between Nigeria and Algeria, DAILY POST reports. Senegalese official Issa Sy will now  take charge of game slated for the Grand Stade de Marrakech.…

Super Eagles player Moses Simon has disagreed with the notion that North African teams are a danger to the Super Eagles in the Africa Cup of Nations. He also said that Nigeria is not looking for revenge against their quarterfinal…

January 9, 2026 10:24 pm File photo: AFCON 2025 Trophy The semi-final line-up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has been confirmed, with heavyweight clashes scheduled for Wednesday in Tangiers and Rabat. Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals…

Morocco have qualified for the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, as they continue their quest to win the trophy on home soil. The Atlas Lions booked their spot with a 2-0 win over Cameroon on Friday night.…