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Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has urged the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to take action over the controversial conduct of ball boys during Morocco’s matches at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Ferdinand’s comments follow widely circulated footage from the AFCON final in which ball boys were seen removing towels belonging to Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, apparently preventing him from drying his hands during key moments of the game. A similar incident had earlier occurred in Nigeria’s semi-final clash against Morocco, where ball boys were also caught taking away the towels of Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, sparking criticism…

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, has firmly denied reports suggesting he was involved in a heated confrontation with Fouzi Lekjaa, the president of the Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). Reports circulating online had alleged that Gusau and Lekjaa engaged in a tense exchange during a recent Confederation of African Football, CAF, Executive Committee meeting held in Morocco. The claims sparked widespread discussion, especially in the wake of the controversies that surrounded Nigeria and Morocco during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. However, Gusau has moved quickly to set the record straight, dismissing the reports as false and…

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has raised serious concerns about the state of Nigeria’s national football team following the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Oliseh warned that the Super Eagles could face an uncertain future if those responsible for running the team fail to urgently tackle issues of discipline within the squad and shortcomings in its overall administration. According to him, continued neglect could strip the national team of its identity and competitiveness. The former Juventus midfielder revealed that he had deliberately stayed silent for years despite observing what he described as a steady decline in…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. In a thrilling set of UEFA Champions League league phase encounters on Tuesday, Norwegian underdogs Bodø/Glimt delivered the shock of the season by defeating Manchester City, while Arsenal extended their unbeaten run and Real Madrid cruised to a convincing victory. The results from January 20, 2026, highlighted the unpredictability of the expanded league format, with several top clubs facing unexpected challenges as teams vie for direct qualification to the knockout rounds. Bodø/Glimt 3-1 Manchester CityBodø/Glimt claimed a historic win over the English giants. Scorers for Bodø/Glimt were Kasper Høgh with two goals and Jens Petter Hauge with…

Former Super Eagles skipper, William Troost-Ekong, is on the verge of completing a move to Qatari outfit Al Ahli SC from Saudi Arabian club Al Kholood. Renowned transfer insider, Fabrizio Romano, revealed on Monday that the Nigerian defender is set to make the switch. According to Romano’s post on X, Troost-Ekong has agreed to join Al Ahli, bringing his spell with Al Kholood to an end. The 32-year-old centre-back only arrived at the Saudi club in August 2024 after leaving Greek giants PAOK. During his time with Al Kholood, he made 45 league appearances and found the back of the…

English Premier League outfit Leeds United have completed the signing of Nigerian defender Leonard Ngenge. The centre-back joins the Yorkshire club from Nigeria Premier Football League champions Remo Stars, where he emerged as one of the standout defensive performers. Ngenge, who previously played for Rangers, has signed a contract that will run until the end of the 2026/27 season, marking a major step forward in his professional career. Before securing his move abroad, the defender featured seven times for Remo Stars in the current campaign, playing a key role in the club’s domestic outings. At international level, Ngenge has also…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Arsenal’s 18-year-old midfielder Ethan Nwaneri is set to join Ligue 1 side Olympique Marseille on a loan deal until the end of the season. The agreement, confirmed by multiple sources, marks a strategic step in the young talent’s development, with Arsenal prioritizing regular first-team experience for one of their brightest prospects. Nwaneri, who made history as the youngest player to ever feature in the Premier League at just 15 years and 181 days during his debut against Brentford in September 2022, has struggled for consistent minutes this season at Arsenal. Despite starting four games and making 12…

The curtain came down on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night with Senegal emerging as champions after a tense and dramatic final against host nation Morocco. The showpiece match ended 1-0 in favour of the Teranga Lions after 120 minutes of action, with Pape Gueye scoring the decisive goal in the first half of extra time. The final was fiercely contested, producing moments of high tension and controversy, particularly late in regulation time when Morocco were awarded a stoppage-time penalty. However, Brahim Diaz’s attempted panenka was calmly saved by Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, allowing the West Africans…

Former South Africa midfielder Teko Modise has delivered a scathing assessment of Morocco star Brahim Diaz following his failed penalty in the AFCON 2025 final loss to Senegal, saying he would cut all ties with a teammate who made such a decision in that moment. Morocco were seconds away from potentially lifting the trophy on home soil when they were awarded a penalty deep into stoppage time of the final, with the score still level. Diaz, however, squandered the chance in dramatic fashion, attempting an unconventional panenka that was easily saved by Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. The miss proved decisive.…

Former Chelsea forward Solomon Kalou has criticised Morocco’s Brahim Diaz following his costly penalty miss in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal, saying the forward squandered a rare chance to become a national hero. Morocco were presented with a golden opportunity to win the tournament in dramatic fashion late in regulation time after Diaz was fouled inside the penalty area deep into stoppage time. With the score still goalless and tensions running high, the Real Madrid attacker stepped up to take the decisive kick. However, Diaz opted for an audacious panenka, an effort that lacked conviction and…