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The dust has settled on an enthralling group stage at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) in Morocco, and the continental showpiece has delivered exactly what we anticipated: drama, surprises, and clinical performances from the continent’s elite. With 16 nations now preparing for knockout football, we decided to do a comprehensive analysis examining…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are facing injury setbacks as they prepare for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 match against Mozambique on Monday at the Complexe Sportif de Fès. Team Media Officer Promise Efoghe confirmed that defender Ryan Alebiosu attended training on Friday but did not take part in drills while recovering…
Super Eagles captain Victor Osimhen has sent a strong message to Nigeria’s rivals at the Africa Cup of Nations, declaring that the team has the quality to overcome any opponent as it chases its first continental title in 13 years. Nigeria completed a flawless group-stage campaign with a 3–1 victory over Uganda, despite fielding a…
When Enzo Maresca walked into Stamford Bridge on a five-year contract in July 2024 he arrived with a neat résumé that read like the curriculum vitae of modern coaching pedigree: a Manchester City coaching education, a Championship title with Leicester and a reputation for crisp positional play and detail. Eighteen months later, he left with…
Chelsea has parted ways with head coach Enzo Maresca following reported tensions between the Italian tactician and senior officials of the Premier League club. Maresca’s exit from Stamford Bridge comes amid growing disagreements over sporting direction and internal management, leading to a decision by the club’s hierarchy to seek a change in leadership. Sources close…
World heavyweight boxing champion, Oleksandr Usyk, has sent a heartfelt message to his former rival, Anthony Joshua, following a fatal road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The crash, which occurred on Monday, reportedly left Joshua injured after a vehicle conveying members of his team collided with a stationary truck by the roadside. Two of Joshua’s…
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has said he is not currently focused on equalling or surpassing the late Rashidi Yekini’s goal record for the national team, insisting that his priority remains Nigeria’s collective success. Osimhen stated this on Tuesday after captaining the Super Eagles to a 3–1 victory over Uganda in an Africa Cup of…