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Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Morocco in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The match saw Morocco take an early 2-0 lead through Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaâ Mssoudy in the first half. However, Nigeria staged a remarkable comeback in the second half, with Esther Okoronkwo scoring a penalty in the 64th minute and Folashade Florence Ijamilusi leveling the score in the 71st minute. Jennifer Echegini sealed the win with a late goal in the 88th minute. Nigeria dominated the match statistics, recording 14 shots compared to Morocco’s 10, with 55% possession and 280 passes completed…

MLS Suspends Messi and Alba Over All-Star Game Absence Major League Soccer has handed a one-match suspension to Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba after both players failed to appear at this week’s MLS All-Star festivities. The duo, despite being voted into the All-Star squad, missed key events including Tuesday’s Skills Challenge and Wednesday’s showcase match against a select team from Mexico’s Liga MX. According to league regulations, any All-Star participant who misses the match without proper authorization faces a mandatory suspension. MLS enforced that rule on Friday, confirming that both Messi and Alba will sit out Inter…

Chelsea’s Eye on Xavi Simons: The Dutch Gem Lighting Up Europe Chelsea have already dipped into the Bundesliga market this summer but reports suggest their scouts may still be watching closely, this time tracking the mercurial Xavi Simons. So what makes the Netherlands international such a compelling target? Last summer, Xavi Simons was already making waves in Germany. But for many outside Bundesliga circles, he was simply “one to watch.” That changed during Euro 2024. His explosive goal against England, after snatching the ball off Declan Rice and rifling it past Jordan Pickford, introduced him to a global audience. Even…

Premier League club Fulham has introduced a new restriction banning players from posting dressing room content on social media, a policy that has directly impacted Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi. The Super Eagles star confirmed the development in a video shared on his Snapchat account on Wednesday. In the clip, Iwobi explained that the club’s media department had instructed him to stop filming behind-the-scenes moments inside the changing room. “People have been asking why I stopped snapping from the changing room,” Iwobi said. “Someone from the media team said I wasn’t capturing the right stuff, so there’s no more BTS.” Iwobi,…

The Nigeria Football Federation has announced new appointments for the country’s U17 and U20 national teams, a decision approved by the Executive Committee after careful consideration of recommendations from its Technical and Development Sub-Committee. The move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s youth football structure and prepare for upcoming international engagements. For the U17 boys’ team, popularly known as the Golden Eaglets, the federation has reappointed a familiar figure with a decorated track record. This coach led the team to its fourth FIFA U17 World Cup title in 2013 in the United Arab Emirates. He also guided the…

Enyimba International FC has come out swinging in response to former Super Eagles forward Brown Ideye’s claims of poor treatment during his time at the club, dismissing his statements as “misleading and unprofessional.” But behind the bold front, troubling financial concerns continue to haunt the Nigerian giants. In an official press release issued Thursday, the club emphasized that Ideye was given VIP treatment during his brief return with a ₦1 million monthly paycheck, ₦65,000-per-night hotel stay, paid flights for away matches, and special bonuses others didn’t receive. “He was welcomed with respect and prestige,” Enyimba said. “But rather than serve…

The 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations wraps up in Rabat this Saturday as nine time champions Nigeria take on hosts Morocco in a much anticipated final. It’s a repeat of their fiery 2022 semi final and promises to be a battle of tactics, nerves and history. Nigeria’s Tactical Discipline and Squad Depth: Under coach Justin Madugu, Nigeria have developed a well balanced setup. Defensively, the team is solid. They’ve conceded only once in five games, and that was a penalty against South Africa in the semi final. The back four of Michelle Alozie, Osinachi Ohale, Oluwatosin Demehin and Ashleigh…

Manchester United have officially signed Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, ending a long-running transfer pursuit that began early in June. With that move settled, the club is now shifting attention to finding a new centre-forward. Reports from multiple outlets suggest that United are actively searching for a striker who can bring energy and consistency to the attack. Before making another major move, the club may need to let go of a few players currently on the squad. Despite that, the push for a new forward continues to gain momentum. Recent interest in Hugo Ekitike and Viktor Gyokeres, both of whom are…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, after their 2 1 victory over South Africa in the semi finals of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The result confirmed Nigeria’s place in the final and moved them closer to winning a 10th continental title. The Super Falcons defeated the defending champions in a closely contested match that highlighted their experience, tactical discipline and ability to perform under pressure. Nigeria converted their chances efficiently while keeping South Africa from finding a way back into the game. Following the win, President Tinubu posted a…

Marcus Rashford is on the verge of joining Barcelona on loan, and the move could offer the Spanish club an important addition in attack. With the team looking to rebuild under Hansi Flick, Rashford brings qualities that are currently missing in the frontline. His main strength is his direct approach. He likes to cut inside from the left, run at defenders, and take shots early. This kind of attacking threat has not been consistent at Barcelona since the departure of Ousmane Dembele. While Raphinha often plays wide and Lamine Yamal continues to develop, Rashford brings something different. He operates like…