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Nigeria took another confident step toward a fourth Africa Cup of Nations crown after dismantling Mozambique 4–0 in the round of 16, ending the Mambas’ fairytale first appearance in the knockout stage. The Super Eagles, beaten finalists at the last edition, asserted control from the first whistle and never loosened their grip on the contest. It was a fourth straight win at the tournament, marking the first time Nigeria have ever opened an AFCON finals with four consecutive victories. Victor Osimhen thought he had given Nigeria an early lead inside two minutes, but his effort was ruled out for offside.…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim with immediate effect, ending his 14-month tenure at Old Trafford following a breakdown in relations with the club’s hierarchy. The 40-year-old Portuguese was informed of the decision on Monday morning, less than 24 hours after his explosive post-match comments following a 1-1 draw away at Leeds United. Former United midfielder and current Under-18s coach Darren Fletcher has been appointed interim head coach, with his first match in charge coming against Burnley on Wednesday.In an official club statement, Manchester United said: “With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League,…

Manchester United have officially brought an end to Ruben Amorim’s tenure at Old Trafford following a serious breakdown in relations sparked by the manager’s outspoken public comments. The Portuguese coach came under intense pressure after openly criticising the club’s leadership structure, remarks that echoed the controversy which recently led to Enzo Maresca’s dismissal at Chelsea. Amorim’s situation escalated when he rejected the “head coach” title, insisting instead on being recognised as Manchester United’s manager, while publicly urging senior executives to “do their jobs.” His comments were widely interpreted as a direct attack on the club’s recruitment framework, including sporting director…

Cameroon kept their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on track with a hard-fought 2-1 win over South Africa, ending a long run without a victory against Bafana Bafana and securing a place in the last eight. South Africa began the contest with confidence, pressing high and unsettling the Cameroonian back line early on. Relebohile Mofokeng was presented with a clear opening after a defensive lapse, but he failed to hit the target when clean through. Moments later, Lyle Foster found the net from a tight angle, only for the effort to be ruled out for offside following a VAR check.…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Tournament hosts Morocco have kept their dreams of a first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 50 years alive, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a determined Tanzania side to advance to the quarter-finals. Despite dominating possession from the opening whistle, the Atlas Lions found it difficult to break down a well-organized Taifa Stars defense. The frustration for the home supporters began early when Ismael Saibari headed home a left-wing cross 15 minutes in, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside. A Frustrating Opening Half Under the tactical guidance of head coach Miguel…

Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has outlined his ambitious vision for the future of the domestic top flight, while strongly advocating a ₦1 million minimum monthly salary for players as part of broader reforms aimed at professionalising the league. Elegbeleye said his long-term goal is to transform the NPFL into a more competitive, credible, and commercially viable league capable of retaining top local talents, attracting private investors, and standing among Africa’s elite domestic competitions. According to the NPFL chairman, key areas of focus include improving the standard of refereeing, enforcing stricter discipline, increasing live…

Manchester City host Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday in a Premier League encounter heavily influenced by Chelsea’s sudden managerial crisis. City go into the match as clear favourites following the unexpected exit of Enzo Maresca earlier in the week which has left the visitors without a permanent head coach. Match Facts and Talking Points Manchester City won the fixture in 58.5 percent of 10,000 simulations carried out by the Opta supercomputer. Pep Guardiola’s men have won eight consecutive Premier League home matches with three or more goals scored in seven of those games. Chelsea have already dropped 15…

The outcomes of Saturday’s matches at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been confirmed as the Round of 16 action continued. Senegal booked their place in the quarter-finals after a 3-1 victory over Sudan, showing their quality to progress into the last eight. In the other knockout game played on Saturday, Mali edged past Tunisia via penalties after a tense encounter that finished 1-1 at the end of extra time. The win sets up a mouthwatering quarter-final clash between Mali and Senegal, scheduled to take place later this week. Attention now shifts to Sunday’s Round of 16 fixtures, with…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Arsenal’s relentless pursuit of the Premier League title gathered even more momentum on Saturday as a Declan Rice brace inspired the Gunners to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Bournemouth. The win marks Arsenal’s fifth successive league triumph and extends their provisional lead at the summit of the table to a commanding six points. A Rare Shaky Start and Defensive Woes The evening began with a sense of opportunity for Mikel Arteta’s side, playing ahead of rivals Manchester City. However, that message appeared to be lost on defender Gabriel Magalhães early on. In a moment of high drama…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. The Lions of Teranga have marched into the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals after a 3-1 comeback victory over Sudan. Inspired by a clinical brace from Pape Gueye, Senegal not only secured their progression but also extended their impressive unbeaten run in head-to-head matchups to eight games. A Shaky Start Despite Sudan entering the knockout stage without having scored a goal throughout the entire group phase, they stunned the favorites just six minutes into the match. Aamir Abdallah found enough space away from Ismail Jakobs to curl a magnificent effort into the far corner, giving Sudan…