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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…

Mali’s Boubou Traore has been selected to officiate Nigeria’s Group C showdown against Tunisia at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The crucial fixture will take place on Saturday at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, with Traore taking charge in the middle. The 34-year-old is regarded as one of the continent’s most seasoned referees and has handled several high-profile CAF matches in recent years. CAF has also named Senegalese official Issa Sy as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for the encounter. Both Nigeria and Tunisia head into the game aiming to seal qualification for the Round of 16. The Super…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has admitted that some of Nigeria’s high-profile players struggle to accept being left on the bench. Chelle made this known while defending his decision to substitute Samuel Chukwueze during Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Tanzania at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The AC Milan winger showed visible displeasure as he was taken off, but Chelle insisted the change was purely tactical and not personal. According to the coach, top players naturally want to be on the pitch at all times, but tough decisions are part of his responsibility as head coach. “We have…

AFCON: Osimhen’s reaction down to self-pressure, not conflict – Ndidi Super Eagles skipper Wilfred Ndidi has played down concerns surrounding Victor Osimhen’s reaction during Nigeria’s win over Tanzania, explaining that the striker was simply hard on himself. Ndidi addressed the issue after Osimhen was substituted late in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday. Nigeria secured the win through goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman, but attention later shifted to Osimhen’s visible displeasure when head coach Eric Chelle replaced him with Paul Onuachu close to full time. The Galatasaray forward appeared unhappy…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has admitted that his team still has key areas to fix as Nigeria prepares to face Tunisia in their next Africa Cup of Nations clash this weekend. Chelle spoke after Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Tanzania in their Group C opener on Tuesday in Morocco. Goals from defender Semi Ajayi and winger Ademola Lookman earned the Super Eagles all three points against Miguel Ángel Gamond’s side, but the coach was not completely satisfied with the performance. According to Chelle, Nigeria must learn how to properly finish off games and avoid unnecessary pressure late on. He…

Riyad Mahrez inspired Algeria to a convincing start at the Africa Cup of Nations, scoring twice in a comfortable 3-0 victory over Sudan on Wednesday. The Algerian captain struck almost immediately, finding the net in the second minute, before doubling his tally on the hour mark against a Sudan side reduced to 10 men before half-time. Substitute Ibrahim Maza wrapped up the win late on with Algeria’s third goal. Sudan’s problems deepened in the 39th minute when Salahedin Adil was shown a second yellow card, becoming only the second player sent off at the tournament since it began on Sunday.…

Algeria made a confident start to their AFCON 2025 campaign on Wednesday night as captain Riyad Mahrez inspired a comfortable 3-0 victory over Sudan in their Group E opener. The Desert Foxes needed just two minutes to take the lead at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, with Mahrez finishing calmly after a clever build-up involving Mohamed Amoura and Hicham Boudaoui. The early strike settled Algeria, who dominated possession and territory for most of the contest. Mahrez doubled the advantage shortly after the hour mark, connecting with a well-weighted pass from Amoura to register his second goal of the…