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The 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations wraps up in Rabat this Saturday as nine time champions Nigeria take on hosts Morocco in a much anticipated final. It’s a repeat of their fiery 2022 semi final and promises to be a battle of tactics, nerves and history. Nigeria’s Tactical Discipline and Squad Depth: Under coach Justin Madugu, Nigeria have developed a well balanced setup. Defensively, the team is solid. They’ve conceded only once in five games, and that was a penalty against South Africa in the semi final. The back four of Michelle Alozie, Osinachi Ohale, Oluwatosin Demehin and Ashleigh…

Manchester United have officially signed Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, ending a long-running transfer pursuit that began early in June. With that move settled, the club is now shifting attention to finding a new centre-forward. Reports from multiple outlets suggest that United are actively searching for a striker who can bring energy and consistency to the attack. Before making another major move, the club may need to let go of a few players currently on the squad. Despite that, the push for a new forward continues to gain momentum. Recent interest in Hugo Ekitike and Viktor Gyokeres, both of whom are…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s senior women’s national team, the Super Falcons, after their 2 1 victory over South Africa in the semi finals of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The result confirmed Nigeria’s place in the final and moved them closer to winning a 10th continental title. The Super Falcons defeated the defending champions in a closely contested match that highlighted their experience, tactical discipline and ability to perform under pressure. Nigeria converted their chances efficiently while keeping South Africa from finding a way back into the game. Following the win, President Tinubu posted a…

Marcus Rashford is on the verge of joining Barcelona on loan, and the move could offer the Spanish club an important addition in attack. With the team looking to rebuild under Hansi Flick, Rashford brings qualities that are currently missing in the frontline. His main strength is his direct approach. He likes to cut inside from the left, run at defenders, and take shots early. This kind of attacking threat has not been consistent at Barcelona since the departure of Ousmane Dembele. While Raphinha often plays wide and Lamine Yamal continues to develop, Rashford brings something different. He operates like…

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have secured a spot in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, defeating the reigning champions South Africa 2-1 in a hard-fought match. The Super Falcons had early scoring opportunities through Chiwendu Ihezuo and Esther Okoronkwo, but South Africa goalkeeper Andile Dlamini made crucial saves to deny them. The match remained goalless until the 44th minute when Rasheedat Ajibade scored a penalty after Bomgeka Gamede handled the ball in the box. South Africa equalized through Linda Motlhalo’s penalty in the 60th minute. However, the Super Falcons regained the lead in stoppage time…

Arsenal Finalise Deal to Sign Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting Lisbon Arsenal have completed an agreement with Sporting Lisbon to sign Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres in what is expected to be one of the club’s biggest transfer moves of the summer window. After weeks of negotiations, both clubs have agreed on a total package worth €73.5 million. The deal includes a fixed fee of €63.5 million and an additional €10 million in performance-based add-ons. Gyökeres, 26, has also agreed personal terms with Arsenal, signing a five-year contract that will keep him at the Emirates Stadium until 2030. Sources close to the…

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has officially announced a 29-man squad for the club’s highly anticipated pre-season tour of Asia, which includes stops in Hong Kong and Japan. The squad, confirmed on the club’s official website on Sunday, features a mix of senior stars, exciting summer signings, and promising youth prospects, as Slot begins laying the groundwork for his first full season in charge following the Reds’ Premier League title triumph last term. Among the headline names on the list are new summer signings Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, both of whom joined the club in big-money moves and are expected…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has firmly backed the club’s handling of Thomas Partey’s situation, stating that he is “100%” confident the club acted appropriately during the Ghanaian midfielder’s time at the Emirates. Partey, who departed Arsenal at the end of June upon the expiration of his contract, was charged days later by the Crown Prosecution Service with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, involving allegations from three women dating between 2021 and 2022. Partey denies all charges. Despite being arrested in July 2022 and under police investigation since then, Partey continued to feature for Arsenal over…

Nigerian forward Victor Boniface has shut down rumours linking him with a move away from Bayer Leverkusen, reaffirming his commitment to the German champions ahead of the new season. Despite recent reports suggesting he could leave due to limited playing time and interest from other European clubs, the 24-year-old insists he remains fully focused on Leverkusen. In a recent chat with Sport Bild, Boniface was firm: “I’m staying here. No doubt about it. I still have three years on my contract, and my goal is to win trophies with this team.” The striker had been linked with a potential switch…

Liverpool’s latest move in the transfer market is more than just a backup plan. By signing Hugo Ekitiké from Eintracht Frankfurt, the Premier League champions have added a player who fits their high-speed, high-press style perfectly. And even though Alexander Isak was the original target, Ekitiké may prove to be the smarter pickup. From Quiet Start to Breakout Season: Hugo Ekitiké began his professional journey at Stade de Reims. After a couple of substitute appearances in 2020-21, he finally got his big break the following season. Under coach Óscar García, he netted 10 goals in 24 Ligue 1 matches and…