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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Somali match official Omar Artan to take charge of the AFCON 2025 quarter-final encounter between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Algeria. Artan is among the referees chosen for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and is widely viewed as one of the continent’s most highly rated officials. Nigeria and Algeria are set to face off on Saturday at the Stade de Marrakech. The fixture brings back memories of their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, a contest Algeria won 2–1. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:00 pm Nigerian time.

Victor Osimhen has rejoined Super Eagles training, easing concerns over his availability following an incident involving teammate Ademola Lookman. The Nigeria international trained with the rest of the squad on Wednesday, days after reports emerged that he had considered leaving the team camp and flying back to Turkey. Osimhen, who plays for Galatasaray, was involved in a heated on-field confrontation with Lookman during Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Mozambique in their AFCON 2025 round-of-16 encounter. In response to the incident, the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed that the matter was addressed internally and assured fans that the squad remained fully focused…

AFCON 2025: Ndidi, Onyeka, Bassey face suspension threat ahead of Algeria showdown Three Super Eagles regulars, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka and Calvin Bassey, will head into Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash against Algeria national football team under the shadow of possible suspension. The midfield duo of Ndidi and Onyeka, alongside defender Bassey, were all cautioned during Nigeria’s Round of 16 encounter against Mozambique. As a result, they are now just one booking away from missing the semi-final stage of the competition, should the Super Eagles advance beyond the quarter-finals. AFCON disciplinary regulations mean that any of the three…

Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic says he is relishing the challenge of facing Nigeria in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, describing the Super Eagles as one of the teams targeting the title. The Fennec Foxes booked their place in the last eight on Tuesday after edging past DR Congo in extra time, with Adil Boulbina scoring a dramatic winner in the 117th minute to seal victory. Nigeria had already secured qualification a day earlier with a dominant 4-0 win over Mozambique, meaning the quarter-final pairing was only confirmed after Algeria’s late success. The two sides will now…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Chelsea Football Club has officially confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach, signing the 41-year-old Englishman to a contract that runs until June 2032. The announcement brings an end to a swift search following the departure of Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day, after a breakdown in relations with the club’s hierarchy. Rosenior, who has been managing Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg since July 2024, moves to Stamford Bridge from within the BlueCo ownership group, which controls both clubs. In a statement on the club’s website, Chelsea expressed delight at the appointment: “Liam…

Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach, handing the Englishman a deal that runs until 2032. The 41 year old arrives at Stamford Bridge after a short but impressive spell with French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg. Rosenior had earlier confirmed during a farewell media briefing in France that he had reached a verbal agreement to succeed Enzo Maresca, with Chelsea finalising the move shortly afterwards. His appointment marks a return to English football following previous managerial stints at Derby County and Hull City. Speaking through Chelsea’s official channels, Rosenior described the role as a…

The Nigeria Premier Football League has officially announced that the second stanza of the 2025–26 season will commence on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. According to the league body, the restart will begin with midweek fixtures to be played across all approved NPFL centres nationwide. The arrangement is aimed at ensuring the league stays on schedule following the conclusion of the first round of matches. The NPFL disclosed the resumption date in a formal circular sent to all participating clubs. Teams have also been advised to prepare for a demanding calendar in the second half of the season, with fixture congestion…

Nigeria took another confident step toward a fourth Africa Cup of Nations crown after dismantling Mozambique 4–0 in the round of 16, ending the Mambas’ fairytale first appearance in the knockout stage. The Super Eagles, beaten finalists at the last edition, asserted control from the first whistle and never loosened their grip on the contest. It was a fourth straight win at the tournament, marking the first time Nigeria have ever opened an AFCON finals with four consecutive victories. Victor Osimhen thought he had given Nigeria an early lead inside two minutes, but his effort was ruled out for offside.…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim with immediate effect, ending his 14-month tenure at Old Trafford following a breakdown in relations with the club’s hierarchy. The 40-year-old Portuguese was informed of the decision on Monday morning, less than 24 hours after his explosive post-match comments following a 1-1 draw away at Leeds United. Former United midfielder and current Under-18s coach Darren Fletcher has been appointed interim head coach, with his first match in charge coming against Burnley on Wednesday.In an official club statement, Manchester United said: “With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League,…

Manchester United have officially brought an end to Ruben Amorim’s tenure at Old Trafford following a serious breakdown in relations sparked by the manager’s outspoken public comments. The Portuguese coach came under intense pressure after openly criticising the club’s leadership structure, remarks that echoed the controversy which recently led to Enzo Maresca’s dismissal at Chelsea. Amorim’s situation escalated when he rejected the “head coach” title, insisting instead on being recognised as Manchester United’s manager, while publicly urging senior executives to “do their jobs.” His comments were widely interpreted as a direct attack on the club’s recruitment framework, including sporting director…