Cross River State Governor Basssey Otu, has inaugurated a new management committee for Pelican Stars Football Club, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to restoring the dwindling fortune of the Club. The governor, who was represented by the Chairman of the Sports Commission, Lawrence Eta, inaugurated the Board with a charge...
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Father of Super Eagles and Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has made a public appeal to Nigerians and his estranged wife, seeking forgiveness and a chance to reconnect with his children after 18 years of separation. Speaking during a TikTok live session with influencer, Hellen Ati, Kingsley Ikenna Ughelumba, who...
Manchester United reignited the Premier League title race with a pulsating 3-2 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, ending the Gunners’ long unbeaten run. A late, long-range strike from Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha proved decisive, condemning the league leaders to a first defeat in 13 matches...
The African sports economy has been hit by a perfect storm in the first quarter of 2026. A special time overlap has put the end of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco (ending January 18, 2026) and Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara (February 8, 2026)...
Moroccan hospitality before, during and after the tournament has been exceptional Like millions of football fans who descended on Morocco for the African Cup of Nations final here in Rabat, and hundreds of millions more who watched globally, this has been an amazing tournament. The football infrastructure here has...
Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed to the 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking, released on Monday, signaling a remarkable rise in global football standings. The new ranking, published on FIFA’s official website, reflects a 12-place leap from Nigeria’s previous 38th spot, accompanied by a notable +79.09...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have pocketed $2.5 million in prize money following their third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The West African giants secured the bronze medal after an impressive campaign that saw them finish among the continent’s top three teams, reaffirming Nigeria’s status...
Football’s global and continental governing bodies, FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), have strongly condemned the “unacceptable scenes” that disrupted the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat, pledging firm disciplinary action against those found culpable. The explosive incident occurred late in normal time of the...
Morocco has formally petitioned both the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA over incidents involving Senegalese players and supporters during the dramatic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat. In a statement issued on Monday, the Moroccan Football Federation confirmed it had referred the matter to the...
Senegal clinched their second Africa Cup of Nations title in dramatic fashion on Sunday night, defeating hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time in a pulsating final that will be remembered as much for its controversy as for its football. The match at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat...
Morocco’s attacking ace, Brahim Díaz, has emerged as the Puma Golden Boot winner at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025, capping a brilliant individual campaign on home soil. The Atlas Lions forward finished as the tournament’s leading scorer, reinforcing his importance to the host nation after...
Senegal were crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)after edging host nation Morocco 1–0 in a tense and dramatic final that went down to the wire. The tightly contested encounter looked destined for extra time as both sides battled for supremacy in front of a vibrant...
Senegal will attempt to dash Morocco’s hopes of lifting the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy on home soil when both giants collide in Sunday’s highly anticipated final. With the hosts backed by a passionate crowd, the showdown promises drama as Morocco chase a first continental crown in nearly...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles clinched the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after edging past Egypt in a dramatic penalty shootout, with goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerging as the match hero. The third-place playoff ended goalless after regulation time, as both African giants struggled to break the deadlock...
Benue State Athletics Association has raised serious concerns over the absence of critical sports facilities, inadequate training equipment and what it described as prolonged neglect by relevant Benue State Government authorities. Chairman of the association, Mr. Agada Austine, while lamenting the situation, said the challenges are coming at a...
In 2026, sports analysis has reached a new peak. Research shows that “expert opinions” are being replaced by computer networks. These systems process thousands of details every second. They look at everything from weather humidity to how a player moves their feet. For those who want to see how...
Real Madrid said Monday that coach Xabi Alonso has left the Spanish giants by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa. A day after the team lost the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, the club parted ways with the Basque coach and immediately appointed former Madrid player...
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 quarter-final clashes involving Nigeria vs Algeria and Cameroon vs Morocco. CAF confirmed that recent match reports and video evidence point to “potentially unacceptable behaviour” from certain...
Nigerian Super Eagles forward Akor Adams has earned widespread praise for a powerful show of sportsmanship and solidarity after paying tribute to Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba during Nigeria’s clash with Algeria in AFCON quarter finals match. Adams’ tribute came against the backdrop of recent controversy involving Algeria and...
Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle on Saturday praised his players’ discipline and belief after Nigeria’s deserved 2–0 victory over Algeria at the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria booked a record 16th AFCON semi-final appearance with the...