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The Guinean Football Federation (FGF) has firmly dismissed reports alleging that it lodged an appeal with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to contest Morocco’s victory at the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations. The clarification comes amid widespread speculation suggesting that Guinea had called for the 1976 AFCON title to be reassigned, based on claims that Morocco staged a walkout during the decisive match of the tournament. The reports gained traction following recent developments involving CAF’s Appeals Board, which allegedly stripped Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title and awarded it to Morocco over regulatory breaches. According to those claims, Senegal…

UCL: Osimhen Opens Up on Szoboszlai, Konaté Reactions After Injury in Liverpool Clash Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has revealed what transpired between him and two Liverpool players following the arm injury he sustained during their UEFA Champions League round of 16 second-leg encounter at Anfield. The Turkish champions arrived in England holding a slim 1–0 advantage from the first leg, but their hopes of progressing suffered an early setback just seven minutes into the match. Osimhen fractured his right forearm after a collision with Liverpool defender, Ibrahima Konaté, in what proved to be a decisive moment in the tie. As…

Atlético Madrid forward, Ademola Lookman, delivered a historic performance on Sunday night, scoring on his Madrid derby debut despite his side’s narrow 3–2 loss to Real Madrid. The Nigerian international etched his name into the club’s record books, becoming the eighth Atlético Madrid player in the 21st century to score in his first appearance in the famous derby clash. He is also the first player to achieve the feat since Luciano Vietto in October 2015. More significantly, Lookman became the first Nigerian in history to score in a Madrid derby, underlining his growing influence since joining the Spanish side. Lookman…

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has openly criticised Mikel Arteta following Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. Arsenal suffered a disappointing 2-0 loss in the high stakes encounter, missing out on the chance to win their first trophy of the 2025 to 2026 season. The result also extended the club’s wait for silverware, a situation that has continued to frustrate supporters. After the match, Carragher pointed to Arteta’s team selection as a key factor behind the defeat. He questioned the decision to start Kepa Arrizabalaga ahead of the club’s first choice goalkeeper David Raya. According to…

Members of Nigeria’s Super Eagles technical team are set to depart for Antalya, Turkey on Monday night ahead of upcoming international friendly matches against Iran and Jordan. The delegation will be led by assistant coaches Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogunmodede, while head coach Eric Chelle and other members of the backroom staff will join the squad from various locations in Europe. The team is expected to officially open camp on Tuesday as preparations begin for the two fixtures. Nigeria, three-time African champions, will take on Iran in their first match on Friday, before facing Jordan in a second friendly scheduled…

Global rights group Amnesty International has criticised FIFA for declining to sanction the Israel Football Association over the inclusion of clubs based in Israeli settlements in its domestic league system. The organisation said FIFA’s decision ignores both its own rules and established principles of international law, particularly regarding activities in occupied territories. The criticism follows FIFA’s recent ruling not to take disciplinary action despite a formal complaint submitted by the Palestinian Football Association. Reacting to the development, Amnesty International’s Head of Economic and Social Justice, Steve Cockburn, accused the global football body of failing to act when it had the…

Nigerian forward Philip Otele enjoyed a breakthrough moment in the Bundesliga on Saturday, scoring his first goal in Germany’s top flight, although it ended in disappointment as Hamburger SV suffered a dramatic 3-2 loss to Borussia Dortmund at the iconic Signal Iduna Park. For Otele, the match told two stories, one of personal achievement and another of collective frustration. Despite the defeat, the Nigerian’s performance stood out as a clear sign that he is beginning to find his feet in one of Europe’s most competitive leagues. The 24-year-old, who joined Hamburg on loan from FC Basel during the winter transfer…

Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles, will open training camp in Antalya, Turkey next week Tuesday as part of preparations for an upcoming four-nation invitational tournament. The camping exercise is expected to bring together invited players and members of the technical crew ahead of two scheduled fixtures in the competition. The tournament will serve as an important opportunity for the team to fine-tune strategies, assess player performance, and build cohesion. Head coach Eric Chelle on Wednesday released a 23-man squad for the invitational, with a blend of experienced players and fresh faces expected to report to camp. The selection…

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has singled out Manchester United as the most in-form side in the Premier League, placing them ahead of title challengers like Arsenal and Manchester City. The Spaniard made this assessment while speaking to journalists during his pre-match press conference ahead of Bournemouth’s clash with United at the Vitality Stadium on Friday night. Iraola pointed to United’s recent performances as evidence of their resurgence, praising the team’s consistency and intensity under interim manager Michael Carrick. According to him, the Red Devils have developed into one of the most difficult sides to face in the division. He acknowledged…

Iranian authorities have carried out the execution of three men accused of killing security personnel during the country’s recent anti government demonstrations, according to state affiliated media reports. The executions, which took place early Thursday in Qom province, mark the first known implementation of death sentences linked to the wave of protests that intensified earlier this year. Among those executed was Saleh Mohammadi, reportedly a teenager and member of Iran’s national wrestling team, according to sources cited by CBS, a partner of the BBC. Iran’s judiciary confirmed that the Supreme Court had upheld the death penalties prior to the executions.…