Football

Hakimi rejects AFCON title, backs Senegal’s victory despite CAF ruling

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

“My mum told me to reject the AFCON trophy. I’m officially rejecting it and hope my teammates do same. We…

I’d still be rich if football didn’t work out – Osimhen

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

“The way I hustled hard back in the trenches, even if I didn’t make it in football, I would still…

Maguire sees Red as Bournemouth hold Man. United to draw

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 weeks ago

By Kazeem Ugbodaga Bournemouth battled back to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw against Manchester United in a pulsating Premier League…

Maguire nears new Man. United deal after remarkable redemption story

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 weeks ago

At the start of the 2023-24 season, Maguire made just eight Premier League appearances and was heavily linked with a…

‘Give us back our 1976 AFCON trophy!’ – Guinea challenges Morocco after CAF strips Senegal of 2025 title

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

Guinea argues that similar disciplinary standards should apply retroactively. In 1976, the championship was decided under a four-team round-robin format.…

Morocco signals readiness to host WAFCON after winning AFCON appeal

Femi Fabunmi

3 weeks ago

The Appeals Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) changed the original result of the AFCON final. Morocco was…

UCL: Osimhen to undergo surgery after suffering hand injury against Liverpool

Femi Fabunmi

3 weeks ago

Osimhen picked up the injury early in the encounter at Anfield and was unable to continue beyond the first half.…

Patrice Motsepe defends CAF amid AFCON 2025 dispute

Paul Dada

3 weeks ago

“What happened in that match challenges the gains we have made in building trust, ethics, and respect in African football,”…

Ruthless Barcelona hit seven goals past Newcastle in Champions League

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 weeks ago

Barcelona delivered a ruthless attacking display to dismantle Newcastle United 7-2 in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League…

All-Night celebrations sweep Morocco after shock AFCON verdict

Femi Fabunmi

3 weeks ago

From major cities to smaller towns, the atmosphere turned electric almost instantly after the announcement, with people pouring out of…

Full list: Chelle drops Osimhen, Nwabali ahead of Eagles’ friendlies

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

Other notable omissions from the AFCON pool include goalkeeper Amas Obasogie, defenders Chidozie Awaziem and Ryan Alebiosu, midfielders Muhammed Usman,…

UCL: Liverpool told to be wary of Osimhen

Femi Fabunmi

3 weeks ago

He also scored when Galatasaray defeated Liverpool earlier in the competition, showing how important he is to his team.

Morocco reacts to CAF 2025 AFCON ruling amid controversy

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

Morocco’s response is expected to influence ongoing discussions on reforms and accountability within CAF structures

AFCON 2025: Senegal rejects award of title to Morocco, heads to CAS

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

The CAF’s Appeal Board on Tuesday ruled that Senegal forfeited the final match, awarding a 3-0 victory to the Fédération…

‘I’d rather lose,’ Sadio Mane’s words backfires as CAF snatches AFCON title from Senegal

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

“I think it would be crazy to not play this game because what, the referee gave a penalty and we…

AFCON: Senegal reacts to CAF verdict, drags Morocco title to court

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

But in a statement on Wednesday, the Senegalese FA tore into the verdict, calling it “unfair, unprecedented and unacceptable,” warning…

Eze thunderbolt sends Arsenal flying into Champions League last eight

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 weeks ago

Eberechi Eze announced himself on the European stage with a spectacular long-range strike, before Declan Rice added a composed second…

PSG destroy Chelsea 8-2 on aggregate in Champions League humiliation

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 weeks ago

The atmosphere at Stamford Bridge turned toxic long before the final whistle. By the 60th minute, with the tie long…

BREAKING: CAF strips Senegal of AFCON title, awards Morocco

Femi Fabunmi

3 weeks ago

Further clarification from CAF may be anticipated in the coming days as the football body provides additional insight into the…

Sporting pull miraculous comeback to crush Bodo/Glimt to Reach UCL Quarter-Finals

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 weeks ago

With momentum entirely on their side, Sporting refused to settle for penalties. Just two minutes into the first period of…

Carabao Cup: Joe Cole names favourite as Arsenal face Manchester City

Femi Fabunmi

3 weeks ago

On the other hand, Manchester City booked their spot by overcoming Newcastle United, continuing their consistent run under pressure in…

Road to Glory: 16 teams battle for 8 quarter-final places

Femi Fabunmi

3 weeks ago

Although he expressed hope that Galatasaray would qualify because of Victor Osimhen, he admitted that Liverpool’s strength at home makes…

Iran to FIFA: Move our World Cup games out of the United States

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

“When Trump has explicitly stated that he cannot ensure the security of the Iranian national team, we will certainly not…

Countdown to Mundial 2026: Nigerian Fans Turn to Early Predictions and Football Debates

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 weeks ago

Much of the conversation among Nigerian fans naturally centres around the Nigeria national football team, with many supporters eager to…

Laporta re-elected Barcelona president

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

The victory hands the 63-year-old another five-year term which will begin on July 1, 2026. It will be his second…

Premier League race “done and dusted” as Owen tips Arsenal for Glory

Femi Fabunmi

3 weeks ago

Because of this, Owen believes the title race is almost finished and Arsenal are in a very strong position to…

World Cup: FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

Nigeria’s football authority, the Nigeria Football Federation, and the DR Congo Football Federation were found guilty of separate offences during…

Int’l Friendly: Turkey set to host Super Eagles games in March

Femi Fabunmi

3 weeks ago

Nigeria will then play their second match against Jordan on Tuesday, March 31, while Iran will face Costa Rica.

EPL: Tottenham fight back to earn crucial point in Liverpool

Femi Fabunmi

3 weeks ago

The goal gave interim Tottenham manager Igor Tudor his first point since taking charge, though his position at the club…

Raphinha smashes hat-trick as Barcelona crush Sevilla

Michael Adesina

3 weeks ago

Raphinha opened the scoring in the ninth minute from the penalty spot after Sevilla’s Djibril Sow fouled full-back Joao Cancelo…

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