Hellas Verona striker Gift Orban continued his impressive form in Italy’s top flight, scoring from the penalty spot as his side fought to a 2-2 draw against reigning Serie A champions Napoli on Wednesday. Verona stunned the crowd at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona by taking a 2–0 lead in the first half. Nigerian‑born Orban
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has broken his silence on the on‑field confrontation between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 4‑0 Round of 16 win over Mozambique at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, describing the incident as a product of competitive drive rather than a deep‑seated rift. Speaking on his
Tension has resurfaced in the Super Eagles camp in Morocco, with reports indicating that Nigeria’s players and technical staff boycotted a scheduled training session in protest over unpaid bonuses, disrupting preparations ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter‑final clash with Algeria. According to multiple sources, players refused to train due to long‑standing unsettled
Côte d’Ivoire secured their place in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarterfinals with a convincing 3–0 victory over Burkina Faso in their Round of 16 encounter at the Stade de Marrakech on Tuesday night. The defending champions produced a composed and clinical performance to remain strong contenders in the tournament. Manchester United winger Amad
Algeria advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic 1–0 extra‑time victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in Rabat on Tuesday, setting up a blockbuster showdown with Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The tightly contested Round of 16 tie remained scoreless through 90 minutes as both sides created
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 win over Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco was overshadowed by a tense moment between two of the team’s key forwards, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. Despite the Super Eagles cruising to a convincing victory, Osimhen was visibly agitated
Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a commanding performance to defeat Mozambique 4–0 in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), securing their place in the quarterfinals. Ademola Lookman opened the scoring in the 20th minute, finishing a well-constructed team move. Victor Osimhen doubled the lead five minutes later with a close-range
Egypt advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a 3-1 victory over Benin after extra time in Agadir. The match was tightly contested, with both teams displaying resilience and determination. After a goalless first half, Egypt broke the deadlock in the 69th minute when Marwan Attia scored with a
Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, has proposed designating Monday, 15 June 2026, as a national bank holiday to commemorate the men’s national football team’s first World Cup appearance since 1998. The proposal aims to allow fans to celebrate and recover following Scotland’s opening match against Haiti, scheduled for 2:00 AM UK time on Sunday, 14
Mozambique’s national football team, the Mambas, have received significant financial incentives ahead of their Round of 16 match against Nigeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). President Daniel Francisco Chapo has pledged a bonus of 500,000 meticais (approximately $7,824) to each player and member of the coaching staff if they secure a victory