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The Nigeria Premier Football League has strongly criticised the outbreak of crowd trouble that followed the matchday 20 encounter between Remo Stars and Ikorodu City in Ikenne. Remo Stars claimed a slim 1–0 victory in the local derby, but the game was overshadowed by reports of supporters being attacked after the final whistle. Reacting to the incident, NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, said the league was deeply dissatisfied with what transpired, stressing that violence has no place in Nigerian football. It was gathered that the league organisers had earlier held discussions with officials of both clubs ahead of the…

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has suggested that some of the officiating decisions in Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash with Morocco were questionable. Nigeria’s campaign came to an end after a goalless 120 minutes, with the hosts edging the Super Eagles 4–2 on penalties. Reacting to the defeat, Iwobi said it was painful because the team believed they had been one of the standout sides in the tournament. Speaking in a video message shared on social media ahead of Nigeria’s third-place match against Egypt, the Fulham star admitted the squad was disappointed not to get the outcome they…

Old Trafford sets the stage on Saturday for a high stakes Manchester derby, with Michael Carrick preparing to take charge of his first match since being appointed Manchester United’s caretaker head coach. And it doesn’t get much tougher than welcoming Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. Carrick, who briefly led United in late 2021, returns to the dugout following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal earlier this month. After a short interim spell under Darren Fletcher that produced a league draw with Burnley and an FA Cup exit to Brighton, United have now handed Carrick the reins until the end of the season. Despite a…

Preview: Struggling Tricky Trees Face Stern Test Against Table-Topping Gunners Nottingham Forest welcome Premier League leaders Arsenal to the City Ground on Saturday in what promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the weekend. With the title race tightening at the top and the relegation scrap heating up at the bottom, both sides arrive with plenty at stake. Arsenal could begin the matchday with their advantage at the summit trimmed to just three points, increasing the importance of securing a result in Nottingham. Mikel Arteta’s men are also in the middle of a demanding run of fixtures that…

The fixtures for the 14th edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to hold in Morocco in 2026, have been officially released, setting the stage for a thrilling continental tournament. Hosts Morocco headline Group A, where they will face familiar North African rivals Algeria, alongside Senegal and Kenya. Group B features reigning African champions South Africa, who are drawn against Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Tanzania. Africa’s most successful women’s team, Nigeria, will lead Group C, where the Super Falcons are set to battle Zambia, Egypt and Malawi. The matches in Group C will be played in Casablanca,…

Samuel Eto’o was fined and suspended by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following his conduct during Cameroon’s 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final defeat by hosts Morocco. CAF said the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) president was sanctioned for alleged misconduct linked to his reaction to refereeing decisions during the match. The governing body did not refer to any specific incidents in its statement. However, the only widely reported flashpoint involving an official was the behaviour of Eto’o, who was seen gesturing angrily during the game towards his Moroccan counterpart, Fouzi Lekjaa, with CAF president Patrice Motsepe seated nearby. Tensions…

The Federal Government has commended Nigeria’s Super Eagles for their performance at the Africa Cup of Nations, even after their painful semi-final defeat to Morocco. Nigeria were eliminated after a tense encounter that ended goalless across regulation time and extra time, before Morocco triumphed 4–2 in the penalty shootout. Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi were unable to convert their spot-kicks for the Super Eagles. Reacting after the match, the Ministry of Information and National Orientation issued a statement praising the team’s effort and commitment throughout the tournament.“Dear Super Eagles, we appreciate your passion, sacrifice, and the honour with which you…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has given his reasons for Nigeria’s loss to Morocco in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash on Wednesday night. Nigeria were knocked out of the tournament after falling 4–2 on penalties to the host nation, following a tense encounter that ended goalless after both regulation time and extra time. Speaking after the match, Chelle admitted that his team failed to match their usual standards, particularly in terms of energy, movement, and technical execution. According to the coach, Nigeria adopted a high-pressing approach to prevent Morocco from finding space, but the plan did not…

Hosts Morocco are through to the Africa Cup of Nations final after overcoming Nigeria 4–2 on penalties, following a gripping semi-final that ended goalless after extra time in Rabat. Both sides approached the game with caution, producing a tactical battle dominated by organisation and discipline rather than open attacking play. Despite 120 minutes of action, neither team could break the deadlock, with Stanley Nwabali and Yassine Bounou standing tall in goal and making important interventions. Morocco controlled much of the first half, circulating the ball with intent but lacking a decisive touch in the final third. Brahim Díaz and Adam…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says he is confident in his squad ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against hosts Morocco, even though captain Wilfred Ndidi will miss the match through suspension. Chelle spoke to reporters on Tuesday in Rabat, where he described the mood in camp as calm and focused ahead of Wednesday’s crucial encounter. The Nigerian coach reflected on his long connection with the national team, saying the moment carries personal meaning. “I have followed the Super Eagles since the 1998 World Cup in France,” Chelle said. “I used to buy the jersey and travel…