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Senegal captain Sadio Mane has explained the thinking behind his decision to urge his teammates to return to the field during the tense AFCON final clash against Morocco on Sunday night. The Lions of Teranga eventually edged the host nation 1-0 after extra time to clinch their second Africa Cup of Nations title, with Pape Gueye netting the decisive goal in the first period of extra time. However, the final was almost thrown into chaos late in regulation time when the referee awarded Morocco a controversial penalty following an incident involving Brahim Diaz. The decision sparked furious reactions from the…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. The Michael Carrick era at Manchester United couldn’t have asked for a more explosive beginning. In his first game as interim head coach, Carrick watched his side dismantle bitter rivals Manchester City with a commanding 2-0 victory at Old Trafford, breathing life back into a season that had seen the Red Devils win just twice in their previous eight outings. The atmosphere was electric long before the first whistle, and the United players responded to the deafening home support with immediate intensity. They nearly drew blood within three minutes when Harry Maguire’s towering header from a Bruno…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles claimed third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Saturday evening at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca. The playoff ended 0-0 after regulation time, with neither side able to find a breakthrough. The match was eventually decided from the spot, where goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged as the hero, stopping penalties from Mohamed Salah and Oumar Marmoush to hand Nigeria the bronze medal. Interim coach made several changes to his lineup, leaving stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman on the bench at kick-off. Nwabali started in goal…

The Nigeria Premier Football League has strongly criticised the outbreak of crowd trouble that followed the matchday 20 encounter between Remo Stars and Ikorodu City in Ikenne. Remo Stars claimed a slim 1–0 victory in the local derby, but the game was overshadowed by reports of supporters being attacked after the final whistle. Reacting to the incident, NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, said the league was deeply dissatisfied with what transpired, stressing that violence has no place in Nigerian football. It was gathered that the league organisers had earlier held discussions with officials of both clubs ahead of the…

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has suggested that some of the officiating decisions in Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash with Morocco were questionable. Nigeria’s campaign came to an end after a goalless 120 minutes, with the hosts edging the Super Eagles 4–2 on penalties. Reacting to the defeat, Iwobi said it was painful because the team believed they had been one of the standout sides in the tournament. Speaking in a video message shared on social media ahead of Nigeria’s third-place match against Egypt, the Fulham star admitted the squad was disappointed not to get the outcome they…

Old Trafford sets the stage on Saturday for a high stakes Manchester derby, with Michael Carrick preparing to take charge of his first match since being appointed Manchester United’s caretaker head coach. And it doesn’t get much tougher than welcoming Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. Carrick, who briefly led United in late 2021, returns to the dugout following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal earlier this month. After a short interim spell under Darren Fletcher that produced a league draw with Burnley and an FA Cup exit to Brighton, United have now handed Carrick the reins until the end of the season. Despite a…

Preview: Struggling Tricky Trees Face Stern Test Against Table-Topping Gunners Nottingham Forest welcome Premier League leaders Arsenal to the City Ground on Saturday in what promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the weekend. With the title race tightening at the top and the relegation scrap heating up at the bottom, both sides arrive with plenty at stake. Arsenal could begin the matchday with their advantage at the summit trimmed to just three points, increasing the importance of securing a result in Nottingham. Mikel Arteta’s men are also in the middle of a demanding run of fixtures that…

The fixtures for the 14th edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to hold in Morocco in 2026, have been officially released, setting the stage for a thrilling continental tournament. Hosts Morocco headline Group A, where they will face familiar North African rivals Algeria, alongside Senegal and Kenya. Group B features reigning African champions South Africa, who are drawn against Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Tanzania. Africa’s most successful women’s team, Nigeria, will lead Group C, where the Super Falcons are set to battle Zambia, Egypt and Malawi. The matches in Group C will be played in Casablanca,…

Samuel Eto’o was fined and suspended by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following his conduct during Cameroon’s 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final defeat by hosts Morocco. CAF said the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) president was sanctioned for alleged misconduct linked to his reaction to refereeing decisions during the match. The governing body did not refer to any specific incidents in its statement. However, the only widely reported flashpoint involving an official was the behaviour of Eto’o, who was seen gesturing angrily during the game towards his Moroccan counterpart, Fouzi Lekjaa, with CAF president Patrice Motsepe seated nearby. Tensions…

The Federal Government has commended Nigeria’s Super Eagles for their performance at the Africa Cup of Nations, even after their painful semi-final defeat to Morocco. Nigeria were eliminated after a tense encounter that ended goalless across regulation time and extra time, before Morocco triumphed 4–2 in the penalty shootout. Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi were unable to convert their spot-kicks for the Super Eagles. Reacting after the match, the Ministry of Information and National Orientation issued a statement praising the team’s effort and commitment throughout the tournament.“Dear Super Eagles, we appreciate your passion, sacrifice, and the honour with which you…