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Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika, has opened up on how he found the back of the net twice during Nigeria’s 3–1 win over Uganda at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Onyedika was the standout performer in the Group C encounter, scoring both goals in the second half as Nigeria wrapped up a perfect group-stage campaign. His impressive display earned him the Man of the Match award at the Fez Stadium. The Club Brugge star was full of praise for Samuel Chukwueze, noting that the winger played a key role in both goals. According to Onyedika, their understanding…

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has said breaking or matching the late Rashidi Yekini’s long-standing goals record is not on his mind at the moment. The Galatasaray striker made this known after leading Nigeria to a 3–1 victory over Uganda in their AFCON group-stage encounter on Tuesday, a game he featured in as captain. Osimhen admitted it would be special to reach Yekini’s mark someday, but stressed that his main focus remains helping the team succeed rather than personal milestones. Currently, Osimhen has scored 32 goals for the national team, leaving him just five goals shy of Yekini’s all-time record…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Nigeria capped off a perfect group stage at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by beating Uganda 3-1 on matchday three. The result consigned the Cranes of Uganda to elimination in their first finals appearance since 2019. Clinical Efficiency Despite Changes With their place at the summit of Group C already secured, Nigeria boss Eric Chelle made eight changes to his starting XI from the previous win over Tunisia. Despite the rotation, the Super Eagles’ depth was on full display as they dominated the first half. Only a miss-kick from Samuel Chukwueze, following dazzling work…

Half a dozen nations have already seen their AFCON 2025 dreams end in Morocco. Botswana, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Comoros are the latest teams to exit the competition. Botswana were the first to leave after losing their opening two matches, with Equatorial Guinea and Gabon following suit shortly after, also failing to secure points in their first two games. Zambia’s hopes were dashed on Monday night as hosts Morocco ran out 3–0 winners, sending the Zambians home. Comoros became the first third-placed team to bow out, finishing their group matches with fewer points than at least four of…

Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has spoken frankly about the physical challenges he battled ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Super Eagles shot-stopper revealed that injuries nearly ruled him out of the tournament, confirming earlier comments made by his Chippa United coach, Vusumuzi Vilakazi. The South African tactician had disclosed that Nwabali required surgery to address lingering fitness issues. At the time, Vilakazi raised serious concerns about the 29-year-old’s availability for AFCON, noting that he was still nursing ankle and hand problems. Speaking after Nigeria’s 3-2 victory over Tunisia on Saturday, Nwabali admitted the road back…

Matchday 19 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered a refreshing twist, as visiting sides stood tall across different centres, recording impressive results away from home and underlining the league’s growing competitiveness. One of the standout results came at the New Jos Stadium, where Abia Warriors claimed a narrow 1–0 victory over Plateau United. The contest was evenly balanced for long spells, but Taheer Abubakar broke the deadlock in the 68th minute with a well-taken finish that proved enough to secure all three points for the Umuahia-based club. In Owerri, Katsina United also enjoyed a memorable afternoon, edging Kun Khalifat…

Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked fresh speculation about a possible return to European football after suggesting his future may not be limited to the Middle East. The Al-Nassr attacker is still delivering at the highest level in Saudi Arabia. On Saturday, the Portuguese icon scored twice in a convincing 3–0 victory over Al Akhdoud, pushing his career goal count to 956 as he edges closer to the historic 1,000-goal mark. Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, enjoyed glittering spells in Europe with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Sporting Lisbon before moving to the Saudi Pro League. Speaking at an awards…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. French referee Clément Turpin has been officially named the Men’s World Best Referee of 2025 by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS), marking a historic achievement for French officiating. The 43-year-old UEFA Elite referee topped the prestigious annual ranking with 65 points, earning praise from the IFFHS for his “exceptional performances in continental competitions, demonstrating mastery, calm, and remarkable positioning.” This is Turpin’s first time claiming the award, after consistently finishing in the top 10 since 2019—including third place in both 2022 and 2023, and fourth in 2024. In a remarkable double for France,…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. On December 24, 2025, the Binhe North Road in Changsha’s Malanshan district became the epicenter of a new era in Afro-Chinese relations. Against the backdrop of the “Christmas Reunion: New Opportunities for Trade” theme, the China-International Business Exchange Conference & Christmas Carnival for Global Entrepreneurs brought together diplomats, business titans, and innovators to forge a future of shared prosperity. While the event featured high-level delegates from across the African continent, it was the resonant voice and strategic vision of Nigerian entrepreneur Mr. Austin Akpehe that captured the essence of the gathering. A Visionary Bridge: Austin Akpehe’s Journey…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has shed light on the key factors behind Nigeria’s 3–2 victory over Tunisia in their Africa Cup of Nations group clash on Saturday. Nigeria sealed the win courtesy of goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman, handing Tunisia their first defeat of the tournament. The result pushed the Super Eagles to the top of Group C with six points from two matches. Tunisia remain second, while Tanzania and Uganda occupy third and fourth spots respectively. Reacting after the game, Chelle praised his players’ composure and ball control, insisting Nigeria dominated large periods…