February 23, 2026

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David Alaba Set to Depart Real Madrid as Club Opts Against Contract Renewal

Real Madrid has reportedly decided not to renew Austrian defender David Alaba’s contract, which is set to expire in June 2026. This decision suggests that Alaba will leave the club at the end of his current deal, concluding a five-year tenure with Los Blancos. Alaba joined Real Madrid from Bayern Munich in 2021 and quickly

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Sunday Oliseh Addresses Backlash Over AFCON Commentary

Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh, has responded to criticism following his commentary during Nigeria’s 2–1 victory over Tanzania in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Oliseh, who provided analysis for the match, faced backlash from some fans who accused him of being overly critical of

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AFCON 2025: Emotional Amad Diallo Delivers for Ivory Coast, Eyes Clash with Cameroon

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo has expressed immense pride and emotion after scoring the decisive goal in his country’s 1–0 victory over Mozambique on Wednesday at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco. Speaking to reporters after the Group F encounter, the Manchester United forward revealed it

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Eze and Saka Send Goodwill Messages to Super Eagles Ahead of AFCON 2025

Arsenal stars Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka have extended their best wishes to Nigeria’s Super Eagles as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco. Despite representing England at the international level, both players have Nigerian heritage and expressed their support for the team. Eze shared a message on social media, stating, “Dear

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Isak Faces Two-Month Layoff After ‘Reckless’ Tackle, Says Slot

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak is expected to be sidelined for approximately two months after suffering a fractured leg during the Reds’ 2–1 Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur. The injury occurred when Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven made a late challenge as Isak scored Liverpool’s opening goal. Liverpool manager Arne Slot described Van de

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AFCON 2025: My Focus Is On Nigeria’s Success, Not Past Failures – Eric Chelle

By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has reaffirmed his commitment to Nigeria’s success at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, stating that his full focus is on the present tournament, not past World Cup qualifiers. Speaking to journalists after Nigeria’s hard-fought 2–1 victory over the Taifa Stars of

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Iwobi Inspires as Nigeria Defeat Tanzania 2–1 in AFCON 2025 Opener

The Super Eagles of Nigeria commenced their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Tanzania in their Group C opener at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, Morocco. Goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman, both assisted by Alex Iwobi, secured the win for Nigeria. Nigeria dominated the early proceedings,

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VAR Malfunction Denies Benin Penalty in AFCON 2025 Clash Against DR Congo

In a contentious moment during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D opener, Benin was potentially denied a crucial penalty due to a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) malfunction. The incident occurred in the second half of their match against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), which ended in a 1-0 victory for

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Cyriel Dessers Reflects on AFCON 2025 Call-Up: ‘A Dream Come True’

Panathinaikos striker Cyriel Dessers has expressed immense pride and gratitude upon his inclusion in Nigeria’s 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. In a recent interview, Dessers shared his long-held aspiration to represent the Super Eagles on such a prestigious stage. “It’s been a dream for many years to go

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Ndidi: Super Eagles Focused and United Ahead of AFCON Opener

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has emphasized the team’s unity and focus as Nigeria prepares to face Tanzania in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Monday, Ndidi dismissed any notions of pressure within the camp, highlighting the positive atmosphere and collective

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