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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…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa In a weekend packed with drama, goals, and giant-killing exploits, the FA Cup third round for the 2025-26 season delivered its signature magic as several Premier League heavyweights crashed out in spectacular fashion. Defending champions Crystal Palace suffered the most humiliating exit, falling to sixth-tier Macclesfield in what experts are calling the greatest upset in the competition’s 155-year history. With a record-breaking 124 goals scored across the 32 ties, this round has reaffirmed why the FA Cup remains football’s most unpredictable tournament. The headline story unfolded at Moss Rose, where Crystal Palace, fresh off their triumphant 2025…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Barcelona have retained the Spanish Super Cup in dramatic fashion, defeating arch-rivals Real Madrid 3-2 at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium. A clinical brace from Raphinha proved to be the difference in an end-to-end encounter that extended Barcelona’s remarkable winning streak to 10 matches across all competitions. The victory marks the first time the Catalans have successfully defended the trophy since 2011, and it maintains a staggering offensive record: Hansi Flick’s side has now scored two or more goals in every single game of their current winning run. A Frenetic First Half The match, played in…

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has played down talks about breaking Rashidi Yekini’s long-standing goals record, insisting his priority is collective success with the national team rather than personal milestones. Osimhen closed in on Yekini’s historic mark after finding the net in Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Algeria in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Saturday. The strike took his tally for Nigeria to 35 goals, leaving him just two shy of the record. Yekini, a former African Footballer of the Year, scored 37 goals during his illustrious career with the…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has sent an appreciative message to Nigeria’s fans across the world following the team’s 2-0 victory over Algeria in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Osimhen was on target during the encounter, while Akor Adams also found the net, as Nigeria secured qualification for the semi-finals. The win confirmed the Super Eagles’ place among the last four teams still competing for continental glory. In a video shared on X shortly after the final whistle, the Napoli-born forward thanked supporters for their unwavering backing and acknowledged the tough challenge posed by the Algerians.…

The semi-final fixtures for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been officially confirmed following the conclusion of all quarter-final encounters on Saturday night. Egypt became the final team to secure a place in the last four after edging defending champions Ivory Coast 3-2 in a dramatic and eventful contest. The victory capped an intense round of quarter-final matches that set the stage for two blockbuster semi-final showdowns. The Pharoahs made a blistering start to their quarter-final, surging into a two-goal advantage through strikes from Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia. Ivory Coast responded before the interval when an unfortunate own…

Tempers flared at the end of Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over Algeria in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, as members of the Algerian team and officials angrily confronted match referee Isaa Sy. The situation escalated immediately after the final whistle, with several Algerian players surrounding the official on the pitch to protest his decisions during the encounter. Security personnel were forced to intervene, eventually escorting Sy off the field and into the dressing room amid concerns for his safety, following disturbances involving some supporters and stadium security. Reports indicate that the confrontation did not end on the…