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By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. French referee Clément Turpin has been officially named the Men’s World Best Referee of 2025 by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS), marking a historic achievement for French officiating. The 43-year-old UEFA Elite referee topped the prestigious annual ranking with 65 points, earning praise from the IFFHS for his “exceptional performances in continental competitions, demonstrating mastery, calm, and remarkable positioning.” This is Turpin’s first time claiming the award, after consistently finishing in the top 10 since 2019—including third place in both 2022 and 2023, and fourth in 2024. In a remarkable double for France,…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. On December 24, 2025, the Binhe North Road in Changsha’s Malanshan district became the epicenter of a new era in Afro-Chinese relations. Against the backdrop of the “Christmas Reunion: New Opportunities for Trade” theme, the China-International Business Exchange Conference & Christmas Carnival for Global Entrepreneurs brought together diplomats, business titans, and innovators to forge a future of shared prosperity. While the event featured high-level delegates from across the African continent, it was the resonant voice and strategic vision of Nigerian entrepreneur Mr. Austin Akpehe that captured the essence of the gathering. A Visionary Bridge: Austin Akpehe’s Journey…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has shed light on the key factors behind Nigeria’s 3–2 victory over Tunisia in their Africa Cup of Nations group clash on Saturday. Nigeria sealed the win courtesy of goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman, handing Tunisia their first defeat of the tournament. The result pushed the Super Eagles to the top of Group C with six points from two matches. Tunisia remain second, while Tanzania and Uganda occupy third and fourth spots respectively. Reacting after the game, Chelle praised his players’ composure and ball control, insisting Nigeria dominated large periods…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Liverpool ended their 2025 calendar year on a high note, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield. A frantic two-minute spell late in the first half proved decisive, leaving Wolves winless in 22 Premier League matches. The afternoon began with a poignant moment of reflection as the children of Diogo Jota—a beloved former player for both clubs—walked onto the pitch to a chorus of applause from the Anfield faithful. Once play began, Arne Slot’s side immediately took control, nearly breaking the deadlock in the 11th minute when Florian Wirtz threaded a brilliant ball to…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Arsenal delivered the perfect response to Manchester City’s earlier Premier League victory on Saturday, reclaiming the top spot in the table with a narrow 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium. The result marks the Gunners’ sixth successive league win at home and maintains their unbeaten Premier League record at the Emirates this season. Coming off a midweek Carabao Cup quarter-final win over Crystal Palace on penalties, Mikel Arteta’s side showed no signs of fatigue in their penultimate outing of the calendar year. It took less than 15 minutes for the hosts to…

Nigeria’s route to victory against Tunisia must be built on discipline, patience, and a clear tactical identity. This is not the kind of game for experiments or emotional decisions. It is a chess match, and if the Super Eagles get careless, Tunisia will punish them. Everything must start with structure, because without it, Nigeria will only play into Tunisia’s hands. The 4-2-3-1 formation is non-negotiable for this match. There is absolutely no need for a diamond midfield or any attempt to introduce a second striker. Tunisia are one of the most compact and tactically disciplined teams on the continent. They…

Former Mali head coach and current Nigeria manager, Eric Chelle, has praised the Africa Cup of Nations, describing the competition as superior to domestic leagues in Europe. Chelle believes African football has made huge progress and insists the continent only needs to invest more in developing its coaches to compete fully with Europe and the rest of the world. Speaking during a press briefing on Friday, the Nigerian coach urged stakeholders to take football administration on the continent more seriously. “Africa must build its own football identity. For me, this AFCON is even better than what we see in European…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has come out to firmly deny claims that fans will be allowed free access to stadiums at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Reports had circulated suggesting that CAF, alongside the Local Organising Committee (LOC), approved free entry into match venues following concerns over low attendance across several stadiums. So far, only fixtures involving the host nation have attracted full stands. However, CAF has dismissed those reports as false, stressing that tickets will remain on sale for all matches until the tournament comes to an end. The football governing body made it clear…

Chelsea welcome Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge on Saturday in a game that could have a big say in the Premier League’s top-four race. Both teams start the weekend inside the top four, but despite their close positions on the table, they arrive at this fixture in very different moods. Chelsea sit fourth while Villa are third, yet a seven-point gap separates them. That margin leaves the Blues almost as close to the bottom half as they are to Unai Emery’s side. On paper, they are neighbours. In reality, Villa look like a team chasing something bigger, while Chelsea are…

The Super Eagles have stepped up preparations for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations clash against Tunisia with a closed training session scheduled for Thursday. Nigeria are set to face the Carthage Eagles in their second Group C fixture of the AFCON 2025 tournament on Saturday. Following their 2-1 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday night, the team went through a light recovery workout on Wednesday. According to the Super Eagles’ media officer, Promise Efoghe, head coach Éric Chelle opted for a private session to ensure maximum focus ahead of the decisive encounter. The session will take place at the Sardienne…