Zambia’s national team captain, Fashion Sakala, has been hospitalized in Rabat after experiencing abdominal discomfort, dizziness, and general weakness during a routine medical check. The incident occurred ahead of the Chipolopolo Boys’ decisive Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Group A match against hosts Morocco. Team doctor Wesley Ngongo confirmed that Sakala was taken to
As Nigeria prepares to face Uganda in their final Group C match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), head coach Eric Chelle emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and momentum. Having already secured a spot in the knockout stages, Chelle is determined for the Super Eagles to conclude the group phase on a
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi marked a significant personal milestone during Nigeria’s 3–2 victory over Tunisia at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Scoring his first senior international goal, Ndidi celebrated by emulating Nwankwo Kanu’s iconic gesture, a tribute inspired by his father’s admiration for the Nigerian football legend. “I just remembered my
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto Canada Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembélé has been named the Best Men’s Player of 2025 at the Globe Soccer Awards, held on Sunday, December 28, in Dubai. This accolade caps a remarkable year for Dembélé, who has also secured the Ballon d’Or and FIFA The Best awards, solidifying his
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Valencia CF Femenino B coach Fernando Martín and his three children have tragically died in a boat accident off the coast of Indonesia. The incident occurred on Friday, December 27, 2025, near Padar Island in Komodo National Park, a popular tourist destination. Martín, 44, was on a family vacation when the
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Nigeria’s head coach Eric Chelle has admitted that his team lost focus during the closing stages of their dramatic 3–2 win over Tunisia in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash in Morocco. Speaking to reporters after the match, Chelle praised his players’ dominance for most of the game
Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 with a thrilling 3–2 win over Tunisia in Fez on Saturday. The match showcased standout performances from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Ademola Lookman, who collectively contributed all three goals and two assists. Osimhen opened the scoring in
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Major League Soccer (MLS) has achieved a significant milestone by being ranked as the sixth most-watched football league worldwide in 2025, according to data compiled by SportPreferred. This positions MLS ahead of traditional football powerhouses such as Brazil’s Série A, Mexico’s Liga MX, and Portugal’s Primeira Liga. The league’s ascent
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Egypt head coach Hosam Hassan has praised his team’s tactical discipline and his unwavering faith in star forward Mohamed Salah after the Pharaohs secured a gritty 1–0 win over South Africa in Friday’s Group B clash at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Speaking to journalists after the
As Nigeria prepares to face Tunisia in a pivotal Group C match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is deliberately withholding tactical details to maintain a strategic advantage. In a pre-match press conference, Chelle acknowledged Tunisia’s strength and emphasized the importance of adaptability. He stated,