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Tanzania have taken the next major step in their AFCON 2025 preparations, as head coach Miguel Gamondi announced a provisional roster of 53 players for the continental tournament. Most of the invited players come from the domestic Tanzanian Premier League, with powerhouse clubs Young Africans, Simba SC, Azam FC, and Singida Black Stars supplying the bulk of the squad. A few foreign-based stars also made the cut, including Sabri Kondo of BK Häcken (Sweden), Novatus Miroshi from Turkish side Göztepe, and Aalborg BK forward Kelvin John from Denmark. Gamondi will be required to reduce the squad before CAF’s official deadline…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a provisional squad of fifty five players for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to hold in Morocco. The announcement marks a major step in Nigeria’s preparations for the thirty fifth edition of the tournament as the team begins the final phase of its build up. The list includes several established names who have formed the core of the national team in recent years. Captain William Troost Ekong, striker Victor Osimhen, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and first choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali all feature prominently. They are joined by other key players such…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Paris Saint-Germain’s 20-year-old French winger Désiré Doué was crowned the 2025 Golden Boy on Monday night, collecting Europe’s most prestigious prize for the best footballer under 21 at a star-studded gala in Turin. The former Rennes prodigy, who moved to the French capital in the summer of 2024, received an overwhelming 450 out of 500 possible points from a jury of 50 leading journalists, comfortably beating finalists including Chelsea’s Estêvão, Real Madrid’s Arda Güler and Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly. Doué’s sensational 2024-25 campaign delivered 16 goals and 16 assists in 61 appearances, with his defining moment coming in…

Chelsea’s 1–1 draw with Arsenal on Sunday revived a growing concern that has followed the club throughout the season. The London side continue to show progress under Enzo Maresca, yet their persistent disciplinary issues threaten to undermine everything they are attempting to build. Only a few weeks ago, a point against the league leaders would have been considered a positive result. However, Chelsea entered Matchday thirteen in second place and in excellent form, having pushed themselves into the early stages of the title conversation. With Arsenal arriving at Stamford Bridge without William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães for only the second…

Nigeria international Igoh Ogbu has made a timely return to action just as the countdown to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations intensifies. The central defender stepped onto the pitch for the first time in 91 days over the weekend, providing a welcome boost for both Slavia Prague and the Super Eagles. Ogbu appeared in the 71st minute of Slavia Prague’s 3–0 win over Slovacko, replacing David Zima and marking his first outing since 30 August. His last match had been cut short by a stubborn hamstring injury that halted his momentum and sidelined him for nearly three months. A…

Bayern Munich loanee Edna Imade has officially closed the door on representing Nigeria or Morocco at senior level after making her competitive debut for Spain in the UEFA Women’s Nations League final. The 25-year-old forward featured in the first leg of Spain’s clash with Germany on Friday, coming on as an 85th-minute substitute for Esther González. Her appearance in the match, an official UEFA competition, permanently cap-ties her to the Spanish national team under FIFA eligibility rules. Imade, who was born in Morocco to a Nigerian mother, had long been eligible to play for both the Super Falcons and the…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Chelsea made a significant statement of intent as they held Arsenal to a 1-1 Premier League draw, despite playing over half the game with 10 men. The result allowed the Gunners to fight back and extend their unbeaten run to 17 games in all competitions (W14, D3) Intense First Half and Caicedo Dismissal There was a real derby feel right from the get-go, with both sides confident following impressive midweek UEFA Champions League wins—Chelsea having dismantled Barcelona and Arsenal having dispatched Bayern Munich. The highly competitive first half saw early chances, including a low shot from Bukayo…

Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has delivered a glowing assessment of Mikel Arteta’s current squad, describing Arsenal as the best team in world football at this moment. The legendary coach offered his view during a media engagement in Doha, where he spoke extensively about the club’s resurgence and their commanding performances this season. Arsenal currently sit at the top of both the Premier League table and their UEFA Champions League group, reinforcing their credentials as one of the most dominant sides in Europe. With a blend of tactical discipline, attacking fluidity and squad depth, the North London club have positioned…

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has allayed fears over a potential injury to Bruno Fernandes following the club’s 2–1 comeback victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday. Fernandes, who created both of United’s goals at Selhurst Park, appeared to be in discomfort after receiving a heavy kick late in the game. His reaction raised concerns among supporters, especially as he engaged in a lengthy discussion with members of the coaching staff shortly before full-time. However, Amorim has confirmed that the midfielder is not carrying any significant issue and is expected to be available for the upcoming Premier League clash against West…

Matchday 15 of the Nigeria Premier Football League produced another round of tight scorelines, late twists, and major movement across both ends of the table. One of the weekend’s headline results came in Aba, where Enyimba battled to a 2–1 victory over Rangers in a fiercely contested Oriental derby. The win did not immediately lift the People’s Elephant into the top half, but it slowed Rangers’ title chase and further compressed an already crowded mid-table. At the top, Ikorodu City continued their remarkable rise by moving joint-first with Nasarawa United on 27 points, taking the lead on superior goal difference.…