Super Eagles players are buzzing with excitement and determination as they prepare for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025. A total of 28 players are currently in camp, vying for a spot in the final squad list. The players are putting in intense training sessions, with high expectations...
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Head coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Justine Madugu, has reiterated the team’s focus on achieving their Mission X target at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Ahead of the team’s second group B game against Botswana, Madugu emphasized the importance of taking each match one...
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) produced a stunning performance to defeat Real Madrid 4-0 in the semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup, setting up a final showdown with Chelsea. Fabian Ruiz scored twice, while Ousmane Dembele and Goncalo Ramos added to the scoreline at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford,...
Chelsea secured a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup final with a commanding 2-0 win over Fluminense at MetLife Stadium in New York. Former Brighton attacker, Joao Pedro, scored twice in a dominant performance, netting a stunning opener in the 18th minute and sealing the win with a...
By OLA MODUPE , Abeokuta– Super Eagles B squad, led by Head Coach Eric Chelle, has begun preparations for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025, with 21 players reporting to camp at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State. According to Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise...
Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 16th time, but it proved a hard day’s work at Centre Court as he ground past Australian Alex de Minaur in a thrilling encounter. The 38-year-old started abysmally, losing the opening set in 31 minutes, but he eventually assumed control of...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Super Falcons of Nigeria have kept their Mission X dreams alive with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Tunisia at the Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Asisat Oshoala’s fourth-minute strike set the tone for the win, which was followed by Rinsola Babajide’s powerful shot...
Nigerian wrestler Esther Kolawole has won gold at the Grand Prix of Spain, defeating America’s Jaffe Haylie 10-0 by superiority in the 62kg category. Kolawole entered the match with high confidence, having beaten Spain’s Lydia Tourino 10-0 in the quarter-final and securing a 4-1 victory against Alicja Nowosad of...
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) reached the Club World Cup semi-finals after a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich, despite having two players sent off in the final stages of the match. Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele scored the goals for the French treble winners, who held on for a gritty victory....
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano– Kano State Government has approved the appointment of Super Eagles forward, Ahmed Musa, as the new General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club. Governor Abba Yusuf made the announcement as part of efforts to reposition the club ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Super Eagles B coach Eric Chelle has released a 35-man provisional squad for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025, set to take place in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda in August. The tournament features players competing in their domestic leagues. *Key Players Included* Captain Junior...
In a heartfelt display of solidarity, Portuguese winger Pedro Neto and Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez paid tribute to the late Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva during the pre-match formalities of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final match between Palmeiras and Chelsea. Before the game, volunteers observed...
Manchester United is facing a potential exodus as five key players, including Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Tyrell Malacia, and Antony, have informed the club of their desire to leave. According to Fabrizio Romano, “Marcus Rashford, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, Tyrell Malacia, and Jadon Sancho have all informed Manchester...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a historic increase in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 prize money, doubling the winner’s share to a whopping $1 million and boosting the total prize money by 45% to over $3.4...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is mourning the loss of former Super Eagles goalkeeper and legendary figure, Peter Rufai, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 61. According to reports, Rufai had been ill for some weeks before giving up the ghost at a...
2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals are set to ignite the football world as eight top clubs battle for a spot in the semi-finals. The tournament, being hosted in the United States for the first time, promises to deliver electrifying matches and unforgettable moments. *Quarter-Final Fixtures* The action begins...
In a devastating blow to the football world, Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota, aged 28, and his younger brother André Silva, 26, lost their lives in a catastrophic car accident in Zamora, Spain, early Thursday morning. The Portuguese international, celebrated for his electrifying performances on the pitch and infectious...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a new trophy for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Morocco 2024. The trophy was launched at an event hosted by CAF and TotalEnergies in Casablanca, Morocco, and is a powerful symbol of the rise...
Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory over Juventus in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round of 16 match, advancing to the quarterfinals. The winning goal was scored by Gonzalo Garcia in the 54th minute, thanks to a pinpoint cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold. Juventus had early chances, with Randal...
Football enthusiasts in Aba are confident that the Super Falcons will win their 10th title at the upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The fans in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) expressed their optimism after the team’s impressive performance in their pre-friendly...