Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea has admitted he felt nervous ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON semi-final clash between hosts Morocco and Nigeria. Laryea made the disclosure while speaking to reporters after his arrival at Accra Airport, where he also dismissed claims that he favoured the host nation during the encounter. The tightly…
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has spoken on Burna Boy’s challenge at the Moroccan airport while travelling to headline the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Fan Zone concert in Rabat. The incident which went viral sparked reactions from fans who questioned the custom officers for holding the Grammy-Award winning artist at the airport. Motsepe, however,…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have claimed the bronze medal of AFCON ’25 following a 4-2 win over Egypt on penalties. Ademola Lookman scored the winning kick but Nwabali provided the platform with two saves in the shootout. Following defeat in their semi-finals, both sides ringed the changes, and for Nigeria, there was no Victor…
Peterside Idah, the Super Eagles’ former media officer, has alleged that Eric Chelle is planning to step down as head coach after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. According to Idah, Tunisia has promised Chelle a monthly salary of $100,000. The Super Eagles’ final match at the AFCON is a third-place playoff versus Egypt on…
Galatasaray top striker, Victor Osimhen, has left the camp of the Super Eagles camp in Morocco ahead of the third place match against Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday. This is coming after Nigeria lost the semi-final match of the 2025 AFCON to the host of the tournament, Morocco. In the…
The Instagram account of Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea has reportedly been taken down or disabled following a wave of mass reports from Nigerian users on social media. The development stems from widespread anger among Nigerian football fans over a controversial yellow card Laryea issued to Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey during Nigeria’s 2-0…
More than two months after the House of Representatives resolved to probe the use of financial grants advanced to the Nigerian Football Federation for the development of football in the country, the House Committee on Sports has yet to submit reports on its findings. In October 2025 the resolution of the House to investigate financial…
In a heartening display of support amid disappointment, Nigerian billionaire Abdulsamad Rabiu has announced he will honor his $500,000 pledge to the Super Eagles, despite the team’s semifinal exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the hands of hosts Morocco. The Super Eagles’ campaign came to a dramatic end on January 14,…
A self-proclaimed marabout, or traditional folk healer, who allegedly collected €33,500 by promising victory for Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations, was arrested for fraud after the team lost. Mali’s national team was eliminated last Friday in the quarter finals by Senegal 1-0. The man, identified only as Mr Sinayogo, allegedly collected more than…
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has mutually agreed to leave the club after 232 days in the role. Alonso joined Real Madrid, who he also represented as a player, on May 25, 2025 after a successful period in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen, but failed to have the positive impact expected of him as Los…
