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As Africa counts down to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, this year’s edition is set to stand out in history. For the first time, the tournament will unfold across the festive period, running from December 21, 2025, through January 18, 2026. Hosts Morocco will open the competition against Comoros at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat at 19:00 GMT on Sunday, December 21. Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been placed in Group C, where they will square off against Tunisia, Tanzania, and Uganda. Below is an overview of the group and what each team brings to the…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have moved down slightly in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking released on Thursday, dropping from 36th in the world to 37th. The new ranking reflects the outcome of the most recent international window in which the Nigerian team did not take part in any competitive or friendly matches. Their absence from action contributed to the shift in their global standing. Even with the minor slip, the Super Falcons continue to dominate the African continent. Justine Madugu’s team remains the highest ranked women’s national side in Africa, holding a comfortable lead over their continental rivals. South Africa…

Arsenal have been dealt another fitness setback ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League meeting with Club Brugge. Teenage forward Max Dowman has sustained an ankle injury and is now expected to be sidelined for around eight weeks. The update was provided on Tuesday by David Ornstein of The Athletic, who reported that the 15-year-old picked up the knock during a friendly game against Manchester United. Although the damage affects his ankle ligaments, the youngster will not require surgery. Ornstein wrote on X:“Max Dowman is likely to miss approximately two months after suffering ankle ligament damage.The 15-year-old England youth attacker was injured…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Atalanta staged a thrilling second-half comeback, fueled by a sensational performance from Charles De Ketelaere, to defeat Chelsea 2-1 in a crucial UEFA Champions League group stage match on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Gewiss Stadium. The victory delivered a significant boost to Atalanta’s European campaign and halted Chelsea’s momentum, extending the London side’s winless streak to four matches across all competitions. The Turning Point Chelsea had initially taken the lead midway through the first half. Brazilian forward Joao Pedro netted in the 25th minute, converting a low cross from captain Reece James after a short…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Liverpool secured a vital 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) league phase on Tuesday, with Dominik Szoboszlai netting an 88th-minute penalty to earn the win. This victory represents just Liverpool’s second win in their last seven matches (D2, L3). Pre-Match Context and First Half Action Liverpool travelled to Italy without forward Mohamed Salah, who was left out of the squad following his post-match comments after Saturday’s 3-3 draw against Leeds United. Salah had claimed he had been thrown “under the bus” by the club and manager Arne Slot. Despite the outside noise,…

Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich all overturned deficits on Tuesday to claim vital Champions League victories and strengthen their push for places in the knockout rounds. Kounde Inspires Barcelona Turnaround at Camp Nou Barcelona dug deep at Camp Nou to defeat Eintracht Frankfurt 2–1, with Jules Kounde delivering two decisive headers in three minutes. The Catalan club, eager to bounce back from setbacks against Club Brugge and Chelsea, moved up to 14th in the league phase with 10 points. Frankfurt shocked the home crowd in the 21st minute when Ansgar Knauff finished off a counterattack, but Barcelona responded strongly…

Chippa United head coach, Vusumuzi Vilakazi, has cast major doubt on Stanley Nwabali’s availability for the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, as the Nigerian international continues to battle injuries picked up during national team duty. Speaking in an interview with SuperSport, Vilakazi revealed that the Super Eagles’ first-choice goalkeeper is dealing with more than one setback. According to him, Nwabali aggravated a long-standing hand problem while in Morocco and now needs surgery to fix it. Vilakazi also disclosed that the goalkeeper is nursing an ankle injury, further reducing the likelihood of his participation at the upcoming AFCON in Morocco. “From…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. A Williot Swedberg brace and resolute Celta Vigo defending stunned Real Madrid as Os Celestes earned a 2-0 win in LaLiga, which is their first league victory at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu since November 2006. The hosts were hoping to build on an impressive midweek win but were left frustrated by Celta’s staunch defending throughout the match. The visitors were quickly into the action, with Pablo Durán seeing the game’s first shot blocked by Fran García. Real Madrid’s early struggles continued when Éder Militão was forced off injured, having made a vital challenge to deny Durán. Despite…

7 December 2025Matchday 16 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, delivered another thrilling round of action marked by emphatic victories, tactical battles, and significant movements across the table. From Rangers’ commanding display in Enugu to Remo Stars’ statement win over Enyimba, the weekend offered compelling storylines as the season approaches its halfway point. Here is the complete recap of all eight fixtures. Rangers International 4-1 Bayelsa United Rangers International produced the standout performance of the weekend with a commanding 4-1 triumph over Bayelsa United at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. From kickoff, the Flying Antelopes displayed intensity, cohesion, and sharpness…

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has brushed aside growing speculation linking him with an impending dismissal, insisting his attention remains firmly on the club’s upcoming Champions League fixture. Alonso addressed the media following Los Blancos’ 2–0 defeat to Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, a match in which Williot Swedberg’s brace handed the visitors a shock victory. The result sparked reports suggesting the Madrid board was considering making a managerial change. But Alonso, speaking after the game, made it clear he was not paying attention to such rumours. When asked about the possibility of being removed from…