The victory secured Nigeria’s spot in the next phase of the African qualifiers, following their success as one of the top runners-up. The Super Eagles had previously thrashed Benin Republic 4-0, with a memorable hat-trick from Victor Osimhen. In the semi-final against Gabon, Nigeria’s Akor Adams opened the scoring, but Gabon quickly equalized, sending the […]
The Super Eagles forward, who scored twice in Thursday’s 4-1 victory over Gabon, acknowledged the pressure of representing both his country and his club, Galatasaray. However, he stressed that maintaining composure and correcting mistakes is key to his success. According to a video shared on Instagram by journalists, Osimhen discussed the mental resilience required for […]
Nigeria earned their playoff spot as one of the best runners-up in the African qualifiers, boosted by a commanding 4–0 win over Benin Republic, highlighted by a Victor Osimhen hat-trick. Gabon secured their place after finishing second in Group F behind Ivory Coast. The winner of the encounter will go on to face either Cameroon […]
Tuanzebe, who currently plays for Premier League side Burnley, alleges that inadequate medical care during his Manchester United tenure left him with long-term spinal issues, limiting his ability to play without pain or restriction. The legal action focuses on a left-sided pars fracture an injury to the lower spine, first sustained by the 26-year-old in […]
Among the players present were the African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, and first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. The session, led by head coach Eric Sekou Chelle and his technical staff, also saw goalkeepers Amas Obasogie and Nwabali in action, alongside Sevilla duo Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke. The squad has been further bolstered by […]
Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka has been named interim head coach. Daboll, who previously spent four seasons as the Buffalo Bills’ offensive coordinator, joined the Giants in 2022. During his tenure, he posted a 20-40-1 record over 3.5 seasons. Daboll’s first year with the Giants in 2022 had its bright moments, with the team finishing 9-7-1 […]
The result not only shattered the previous record of 13-0 set by Spain against New Zealand but also kept Morocco’s hopes of advancing to the knockout stage alive. The Moroccan team displayed relentless attacking play throughout the match, with Abdelali Eddaoudi leading the charge. Eddaoudi, who was named Player of the Match, contributed significantly to […]
Onuachu was notably omitted from the 24-man roster announced by head coach José Peseiro on Saturday, despite his strong form in Turkey. With eight goals in the Turkish Süper Lig this season, the forward recently clinched the October Player of the Month award, making his exclusion all the more surprising. The decision has raised eyebrows, […]
Recognized as the continent’s premier football awards ceremony, the CAF Awards honors the outstanding achievements of players, coaches, clubs, and national teams across Africa. The prestigious awards will recognize performances from both club and international football, with categories including African Player of the Year (Men and Women), Coach of the Year (Men and Women), National […]
Reds manager Arne Slot is urging fans to remain patient with the club’s record signing as he works his way back to full fitness. Isak joined Liverpool from Newcastle in September for a British-record £125 million, $164 million, has been sidelined since suffering a groin injury in the Champions League victory over Frankfurt last month. […]