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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday hosted the Super Falcons of Nigeria at an official state reception in Abuja, following their historic triumph at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The ceremony at the Presidential Villa came shortly after a vibrant trophy parade through the streets of Abuja, where thousands of fans celebrated the team’s record-extending 10th continental title. Led by captain Rasheedat Ajibade, the Super Falcons presented the WAFCON trophy to President Tinubu, who praised their discipline, determination, and commitment to excellence. In recognition of their achievement, the President announced national honours for each team member,…

England’s Lionesses stood tall once again, toppling reigning world champions Spain to retain their European title in Basel. But behind the grit, penalties and celebrations was one constant force: Sarina Wiegman. There was something poetic about fans belting out “Three Lions” as Sarina swayed in celebration, another star earned, another tournament conquered. “I kept thinking, ‘how is this even real?’” Wiegman admitted. And yet, real it was, etched in history. The 2025 tournament was a rollercoaster, wild and unpredictable. England’s run wasn’t built on domination but on fight, resilience and belief, hallmarks of Wiegman’s leadership. In her words, “This was…

England have been crowned champions of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 after a tense and dramatic final against Spain on Sunday night at the St. Jakob Park Stadium in Basel, Switzerland. The match ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of intense football, with England eventually triumphing 3-1 in a penalty shootout to claim the prestigious European title. Spain took an early lead in the first half through forward Mariona Caldentey, who capitalised on a defensive lapse to slot the ball past England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton. Despite Spain’s early dominance, England responded strongly in the second half. Alessia Russo brought the Lionesses…

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to offload three senior members of their squad during the current summer transfer window, signaling a possible reshuffle ahead of the new season. Spanish outlet Diario AS claims that the trio of David Alaba, Ferland Mendy, and Rodrygo have all been made available for transfer as the club looks to trim its squad and raise funds for future signings. The report suggests that the decision was made after careful internal deliberations, with head coach Xabi Alonso believed to have endorsed the move in line with his vision for a more balanced and efficient squad. However,…

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…