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Cameroon kept their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on track with a hard-fought 2-1 win over South Africa, ending a long run without a victory against Bafana Bafana and securing a place in the last eight. South Africa began the contest with confidence, pressing high and unsettling the Cameroonian back line early on. Relebohile Mofokeng was presented with a clear opening after a defensive lapse, but he failed to hit the target when clean through. Moments later, Lyle Foster found the net from a tight angle, only for the effort to be ruled out for offside following a VAR check.…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Tournament hosts Morocco have kept their dreams of a first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in 50 years alive, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a determined Tanzania side to advance to the quarter-finals. Despite dominating possession from the opening whistle, the Atlas Lions found it difficult to break down a well-organized Taifa Stars defense. The frustration for the home supporters began early when Ismael Saibari headed home a left-wing cross 15 minutes in, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside. A Frustrating Opening Half Under the tactical guidance of head coach Miguel…

Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has outlined his ambitious vision for the future of the domestic top flight, while strongly advocating a ₦1 million minimum monthly salary for players as part of broader reforms aimed at professionalising the league. Elegbeleye said his long-term goal is to transform the NPFL into a more competitive, credible, and commercially viable league capable of retaining top local talents, attracting private investors, and standing among Africa’s elite domestic competitions. According to the NPFL chairman, key areas of focus include improving the standard of refereeing, enforcing stricter discipline, increasing live…

Manchester City host Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday in a Premier League encounter heavily influenced by Chelsea’s sudden managerial crisis. City go into the match as clear favourites following the unexpected exit of Enzo Maresca earlier in the week which has left the visitors without a permanent head coach. Match Facts and Talking Points Manchester City won the fixture in 58.5 percent of 10,000 simulations carried out by the Opta supercomputer. Pep Guardiola’s men have won eight consecutive Premier League home matches with three or more goals scored in seven of those games. Chelsea have already dropped 15…

The outcomes of Saturday’s matches at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been confirmed as the Round of 16 action continued. Senegal booked their place in the quarter-finals after a 3-1 victory over Sudan, showing their quality to progress into the last eight. In the other knockout game played on Saturday, Mali edged past Tunisia via penalties after a tense encounter that finished 1-1 at the end of extra time. The win sets up a mouthwatering quarter-final clash between Mali and Senegal, scheduled to take place later this week. Attention now shifts to Sunday’s Round of 16 fixtures, with…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Arsenal’s relentless pursuit of the Premier League title gathered even more momentum on Saturday as a Declan Rice brace inspired the Gunners to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Bournemouth. The win marks Arsenal’s fifth successive league triumph and extends their provisional lead at the summit of the table to a commanding six points. A Rare Shaky Start and Defensive Woes The evening began with a sense of opportunity for Mikel Arteta’s side, playing ahead of rivals Manchester City. However, that message appeared to be lost on defender Gabriel Magalhães early on. In a moment of high drama…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. The Lions of Teranga have marched into the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals after a 3-1 comeback victory over Sudan. Inspired by a clinical brace from Pape Gueye, Senegal not only secured their progression but also extended their impressive unbeaten run in head-to-head matchups to eight games. A Shaky Start Despite Sudan entering the knockout stage without having scored a goal throughout the entire group phase, they stunned the favorites just six minutes into the match. Aamir Abdallah found enough space away from Ismail Jakobs to curl a magnificent effort into the far corner, giving Sudan…

Pape Gueye delivered a commanding performance as Senegal recovered from an early setback to defeat Sudan 3-1 and secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Sudan stunned the defending champions inside six minutes when Aamir Abdallah curled a superb strike past Edouard Mendy after creating space outside the penalty area. Senegal reacted quickly, increasing the tempo as Ismaïla Sarr and Sadio Mané both threatened. Sudan remained dangerous on the counter, with Mohamed Eisa forcing Mendy into a smart save. The breakthrough arrived when Gueye drilled home from the edge of the box to level the…

Former Nigeria international Femi Opabunmi has called on players in the Super Eagles squad to model their attitude and commitment on that of Victor Osimhen, describing the striker as a standard others should aspire to. Opabunmi, who was one of Nigeria’s standout performers at the 2001 FIFA U17 World Cup where he scored five goals and helped the country reach the final, praised Osimhen’s work rate, mentality and passion whenever he represents the national team. Speaking on ThePlayzone podcast, the former winger expressed concern over what he sees as a decline in effort levels within the current Super Eagles setup.…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Chelsea has confirmed that Under-21 head coach Calum McFarlane will take charge of the senior team as interim manager for their Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday. The appointment follows a turbulent New Year’s Day at Stamford Bridge, which saw the departure of Enzo Maresca after 18 months in charge due to a breakdown in relations with the club hierarchy. McFarlane, who joined Chelsea from Southampton last summer, described his promotion to the first-team dugout as a whirlwind experience during his first pre-match press conference on Friday. He revealed that he…