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target=_blank>AFCON: Osimhen, Ndidi, two other Super Eagles players exit camp after Egypt win
At least four Super Eagles players have departed the team’s camp following Nigeria’s victory over Egypt in the third-place playoff at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
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target=_blank>Full List: Countries with the highest AFCON bronze medals
The Africa Cup of Nations bronze medal match has long been a test of resilience, rewarding teams that recover quickly from semi-final disappointment.
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target=_blank>Hosts Morocco ready for battle with Mane’s Senegal in AFCON final
The Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax on Sunday with a final showdown between the continent’s two leading footballing powerhouses as hosts Morocco look to win the title for the first time in 50 years when they take on Sadio Mane’s Senegal.
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target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Nwabali credits collective effort for Eagles’ third-place finish
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has described Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 bronze medal win as a product of collective effort after his penalty saves sealed victory over Egypt.
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target=_blank>AFN playing the ostrich, by Patrick Omorodion
In 1977 during the first tenure of Olusegun Obasanjo as a military Head of State, the government had issues with Fela Anikulapo-Kuti over his caustic criticisms of the regime. One fateful day, February 18, 1977, a senior military officer ordered about a thousand soldiers to invade Fela’s home he named Kalakuta Republic. They beat up
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target=_blank>Top-ranked Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline Australian Open day one
Carlos Alcaraz will launch his bid for tennis history while women’s world number one Aryna Sabalenka is also in action on the first day of the Australian Open on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Arteta angry as Arsenal denied penalty in Forest stalemate
Forest survived a VAR review in the closing stages when the ball seemed to brush the arm of defender Ola Aina.
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target=_blank>U.S. lists sporting events that exempt athletes from visa ban
The United States of America, USA, has released a list of “major sporting events” that athletes and coaches will be allowed to travel to the U.S. for despite a broad visa ban on nearly 40 countries. Read Also: AFCON 2025: Nigeria beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to win bronze These events are in addition to
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target=_blank>Arsenal extend Premier League lead despite goalless draw at Forest
The Gunners had the chance to stretch into a nine-point advantage after Manchester City lost 2-0 at local rivals Manchester United in the lunchtime kick-off.
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target=_blank>Arsenal extend Premier League lead despite drawing blank at Forest
Arsenal opened up a seven-point Premier League lead despite failing to break down a resilient Nottingham Forest in a 0-0 draw
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target=_blank>EPL: Chelsea agree deal with Jacquet
Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Rennes defender, Jeremy Jacquet, ahead of a possible transfer this January. Jacquet is believed to be eager to sign for the Blues, but both clubs are yet to agree a fee. Rennes are reportedly demanding a club-record fee around €65m to sell the 20-year-old. Chelsea’s initial bid is lower
EPL: Chelsea agree deal with Jacquet
target=_blank>‘I was humiliated’ — Chelle reveals country he won’t coach again
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has strongly debunked claims he would consider a return to the Mali national team. According to Chelle, he was “humiliated” by his country in front of the world. The 48-year-old’s future is the subject of speculations, after he led Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup
‘I was humiliated’ — Chelle reveals country he won’t coach again
target=_blank>LaLiga: Mourinho speaks on becoming next Real Madrid manager
Former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has dismissed rumours about coming back to the club to take over from Alvaro Arbeloa. The Portuguese coach is currently the manager at Benfica, a club he joined earlier this season. Mourinho spoke after his Benfica team beat Rio Ave in the Liga Portugal match on Saturday night. The
LaLiga: Mourinho speaks on becoming next Real Madrid manager
target=_blank>EPL: Two managers set to be sacked
At least two Premier League managers are facing imminent sack. Tottenham chief executive, Vinai Venkatesham, arrived at the training ground early on Sunday morning as speculation intensifies over head coach Thomas Frank’s future. Frank is under huge pressure following Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to West Ham. The ex-Brentford boss was booed by Spurs fans, who
EPL: Two managers set to be sacked
target=_blank>CAFCL: Finidi demands total focus from Rivers United ahead Dynamos clash
Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, believes his players must have a positive mindset going into their CAF Champions League matchday three fixture against Power Dynamos. The Pride of Rivers will be up against Power Dynamos at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola on Saturday. Finidi insisted that they have to show enough intensity to
CAFCL: Finidi demands total focus from Rivers United ahead Dynamos clash
target=_blank>NNL: Poor officiating affected Crown’s first round campaign – Ilupeju
Crown FC General Manager, Olumide Ilupeju, has querried the performance of match officials in the first stanza of the current season. Ilupeju described the referees’ performance as poor. He insisted that the poor showing of the officials affected his team’s performance in the first stanza. “The officiating in the first round was very poor, and
NNL: Poor officiating affected Crown’s first round campaign – Ilupeju
target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United get injury boost ahead Ikorodu City clash
Kwara United midfielder Johnmark Aule has make a timely return to full fitness for the matchday 21 clash against Ikorodu City. Aule was sidelined with injury for several weeks. He is expected to feature in the clash against Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Sunday. Aule has registered four goals for
NPFL: Kwara United get injury boost ahead Ikorodu City clash
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Akor Adams thanks CAF for taking care of sick mother
Super Eagles striker, Akor Adams, has thanked the Confederation of African Football, CAF, for sending its medical team to take care of his sick mother. The striker talked about worries related to his mother’s health during the tournament after the Super Eagles defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt in the third-place match of the Africa Cup
AFCON 2025: Akor Adams thanks CAF for taking care of sick mother
target=_blank>AFCON: Nigeria’s Akor Adams names best team at tournament
Nigerian forward, Akor Adams, has named the Super Eagles as the best team at the AFCON. The Sevilla star spoke to reporters after Nigeria defeated Egypt in the AFCON third-place playoff on Saturday. Adams also said that he was proud of Eric Chelle’s side for winning the AFCON bronze medal. Recall that the Super Eagles
AFCON: Nigeria’s Akor Adams names best team at tournament
target=_blank>AFCON: ‘I’m happy to get something, thank God’ – Bassey after Nigeria beat Egypt
Super Eagles centre-back, Calvin Bassey has expressed happiness after Nigeria defeated Egypt to win the AFCON third-place playoff on Saturday. Bassey didn’t feature in the match due to suspension after picking up a yellow card against Morocco in the semi-final. The Fulham star was in the stands as he watched Nigeria defeat the Pharaohs 4-2
AFCON: ‘I’m happy to get something, thank God’ – Bassey after Nigeria beat Egypt
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