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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…

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…