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Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has given his reasons for Nigeria’s loss to Morocco in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash on Wednesday night. Nigeria were knocked out of the tournament after falling 4–2 on penalties to the host nation, following a tense encounter that ended goalless after both regulation time and extra time. Speaking after the match, Chelle admitted that his team failed to match their usual standards, particularly in terms of energy, movement, and technical execution. According to the coach, Nigeria adopted a high-pressing approach to prevent Morocco from finding space, but the plan did not…

Hosts Morocco are through to the Africa Cup of Nations final after overcoming Nigeria 4–2 on penalties, following a gripping semi-final that ended goalless after extra time in Rabat. Both sides approached the game with caution, producing a tactical battle dominated by organisation and discipline rather than open attacking play. Despite 120 minutes of action, neither team could break the deadlock, with Stanley Nwabali and Yassine Bounou standing tall in goal and making important interventions. Morocco controlled much of the first half, circulating the ball with intent but lacking a decisive touch in the final third. Brahim Díaz and Adam…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says he is confident in his squad ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against hosts Morocco, even though captain Wilfred Ndidi will miss the match through suspension. Chelle spoke to reporters on Tuesday in Rabat, where he described the mood in camp as calm and focused ahead of Wednesday’s crucial encounter. The Nigerian coach reflected on his long connection with the national team, saying the moment carries personal meaning. “I have followed the Super Eagles since the 1998 World Cup in France,” Chelle said. “I used to buy the jersey and travel…

It’s now official that former Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick is the leading candidate to become the club’s new interim manager. So, what kind of team and football style can fans expect? From his appointment, it is clear United are trying to reconnect with their supporters. The club appears focused on bringing back figures linked to the successful years under Sir Alex Ferguson. Darren Fletcher was moved up from the youth setup and given a short spell in charge. He had two games to show what he could do. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was first seen as the favourite to take…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. In a swift and surprising move, Real Madrid announced the departure of head coach Xabi Alonso on January 12, 2026, just one day after a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to arch-rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The club described the split as a “mutual agreement,” but sources close to the matter indicate it was an outright sacking prompted by underwhelming performances, a persistent injury crisis, tactical shortcomings, and simmering tensions within the squad. Alonso’s entire coaching staff has also been let go, with veteran Italian physiotherapist Antonio Pintus reinstated to address the…

Victor Osimhen has moved to clear the air surrounding his brief on-field disagreement with Ademola Lookman, insisting the bond between them remains strong and unbroken. The Super Eagles striker described Lookman as his “brother,” downplaying the incident that saw the two exchange heated words during Nigeria’s quarter-final clash at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The moment, which briefly caught the attention of fans and cameras, has since been resolved internally, with both players reaffirming their unity and commitment to the team. Osimhen addressed the issue after Nigeria’s 2–0 victory over Algeria in an interview with Canal+, where he stressed…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have provided a positive update on the fitness situation of captain Wilfred Ndidi and defender Ryan Alebiosu as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations continues. Ndidi picked up a hamstring injury during Nigeria’s quarter-final clash against Algeria on Saturday, a game the Super Eagles won 2–0 to secure a place in the semi-finals of the tournament. The injury raised concerns within the Nigerian camp, given the midfielder’s importance to the team’s balance and defensive structure. Despite the setback, Ndidi has already been ruled out of the Super Eagles’ semi-final encounter against hosts Morocco, but this is due…

The ball numbers for the upcoming fourth round draw of the FA Cup have been officially released. The draw is scheduled to take place on Monday and will be conducted before the conclusion of the outstanding third-round fixture between Liverpool and Barnsley at Anfield. The winner of that encounter will take up one of the remaining slots in the next round. The third round produced several eye-catching results, including an emphatic 10–1 victory for Manchester City over Exeter City. Antoine Semenyo marked his City debut in style, contributing a goal and an assist as Pep Guardiola’s side cruised into the…

The prize money to be earned by Barcelona and Real Madrid following the conclusion of this year’s Spanish Super Cup has been officially revealed. Barcelona claimed the trophy on Sunday night after edging their arch-rivals 3–2 in a pulsating final staged in Jeddah. The contest delivered high drama, quality football and late tension, once again underlining the fierce rivalry between the two Spanish giants on the global stage. The Catalans were inspired by a superb performance from Raphinha, who netted twice to tilt the balance in Barcelona’s favour. Robert Lewandowski also got on the scoresheet, capping off a strong attacking…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are scheduled to travel from Fès to Rabat on Monday as preparations intensify for their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against hosts Morocco. The highly anticipated last-four encounter is billed for Wednesday at the Stade Moulay Hassan. Following their convincing 2–0 win over Algeria in the quarter-finals, the Nigerian contingent returned to Marrakech on Sunday. Upon arrival, the players underwent a light recovery workout at the Saardienne Football Complex in Fès to aid regeneration after the demanding fixture. According to sources within the camp, the team will head to Rabat later on Monday to settle ahead…