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By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Arsenal finished 2025 with a commanding performance at the Emirates Stadium, defeating third-placed Aston Villa 4-1 to solidify their position at the top of the Premier League table. The victory was a significant marker for Mikel Arteta’s side, as it ended Villa’s impressive eleven-match winning streak across all competitions and extended Arsenal’s lead to five points over Manchester City, who hold a game in hand. The first half was a tightly contested affair characterized by tactical discipline from both managers. Arsenal had to navigate the match without key midfielder Declan Rice, who was sidelined with a knee…

Nigeria will square up against one of Ivory Coast, Cameroon or Mozambique in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after completing the group stage with a flawless record. The Super Eagles sealed top spot in Group C following a 3–1 win over Uganda in their final group game on Tuesday night in Fez. Goals from Paul Onuachu and a second-half brace by Raphael Onyedika ensured Nigeria finished with maximum nine points, ahead of Tunisia and Tanzania. With the victory, Nigeria are scheduled to meet the third-placed team from Group F, although their exact opponent will…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has admitted he is facing a major selection dilemma ahead of Nigeria’s Round of 16 match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Malian tactician rang the changes for Tuesday’s final Group C fixture against Uganda, making seven alterations to his starting XI. Only Victor Osimhen, who wore the captain’s armband, alongside Bruno Onyemaechi and Calvin Bassey, kept their places in the team. Despite the wholesale changes, Nigeria delivered a convincing 3–1 victory over the Cranes, with several fringe players seizing their opportunity to impress. Midfielder Raphael Onyedika was the standout performer, scoring…

Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika, has opened up on how he found the back of the net twice during Nigeria’s 3–1 win over Uganda at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Onyedika was the standout performer in the Group C encounter, scoring both goals in the second half as Nigeria wrapped up a perfect group-stage campaign. His impressive display earned him the Man of the Match award at the Fez Stadium. The Club Brugge star was full of praise for Samuel Chukwueze, noting that the winger played a key role in both goals. According to Onyedika, their understanding…

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has said breaking or matching the late Rashidi Yekini’s long-standing goals record is not on his mind at the moment. The Galatasaray striker made this known after leading Nigeria to a 3–1 victory over Uganda in their AFCON group-stage encounter on Tuesday, a game he featured in as captain. Osimhen admitted it would be special to reach Yekini’s mark someday, but stressed that his main focus remains helping the team succeed rather than personal milestones. Currently, Osimhen has scored 32 goals for the national team, leaving him just five goals shy of Yekini’s all-time record…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Nigeria capped off a perfect group stage at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by beating Uganda 3-1 on matchday three. The result consigned the Cranes of Uganda to elimination in their first finals appearance since 2019. Clinical Efficiency Despite Changes With their place at the summit of Group C already secured, Nigeria boss Eric Chelle made eight changes to his starting XI from the previous win over Tunisia. Despite the rotation, the Super Eagles’ depth was on full display as they dominated the first half. Only a miss-kick from Samuel Chukwueze, following dazzling work…

Half a dozen nations have already seen their AFCON 2025 dreams end in Morocco. Botswana, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Comoros are the latest teams to exit the competition. Botswana were the first to leave after losing their opening two matches, with Equatorial Guinea and Gabon following suit shortly after, also failing to secure points in their first two games. Zambia’s hopes were dashed on Monday night as hosts Morocco ran out 3–0 winners, sending the Zambians home. Comoros became the first third-placed team to bow out, finishing their group matches with fewer points than at least four of…

Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has spoken frankly about the physical challenges he battled ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Super Eagles shot-stopper revealed that injuries nearly ruled him out of the tournament, confirming earlier comments made by his Chippa United coach, Vusumuzi Vilakazi. The South African tactician had disclosed that Nwabali required surgery to address lingering fitness issues. At the time, Vilakazi raised serious concerns about the 29-year-old’s availability for AFCON, noting that he was still nursing ankle and hand problems. Speaking after Nigeria’s 3-2 victory over Tunisia on Saturday, Nwabali admitted the road back…

Matchday 19 of the Nigeria Premier Football League delivered a refreshing twist, as visiting sides stood tall across different centres, recording impressive results away from home and underlining the league’s growing competitiveness. One of the standout results came at the New Jos Stadium, where Abia Warriors claimed a narrow 1–0 victory over Plateau United. The contest was evenly balanced for long spells, but Taheer Abubakar broke the deadlock in the 68th minute with a well-taken finish that proved enough to secure all three points for the Umuahia-based club. In Owerri, Katsina United also enjoyed a memorable afternoon, edging Kun Khalifat…

Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked fresh speculation about a possible return to European football after suggesting his future may not be limited to the Middle East. The Al-Nassr attacker is still delivering at the highest level in Saudi Arabia. On Saturday, the Portuguese icon scored twice in a convincing 3–0 victory over Al Akhdoud, pushing his career goal count to 956 as he edges closer to the historic 1,000-goal mark. Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, enjoyed glittering spells in Europe with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Sporting Lisbon before moving to the Saudi Pro League. Speaking at an awards…