In a dramatic FA Cup third‑round showdown at Fratton Park on Sunday, second‑tier Portsmouth FC stunned Arsenal FC with an early goal, only for the Premier League leaders to respond emphatically and claim a 4-1 victory to advance to the fourth round of the 2025–26 Emirates FA Cup. Championship side Portsmouth shocked the Gunners with
Malian international Néné Dorgelès lived out one of the most extraordinary 24‑hour stories in recent football memory, going from heartbreak at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to lifting silverware with his club Fenerbahçe just a day later. The 23‑year‑old winger, who featured for Mali in their AFCON quarter‑final defeat to Senegal, experienced the disappointment
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has confirmed that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco will likely be his final appearance at the continental tournament, speaking with candour about his international future following his country’s quarter‑final defeat to Nigeria. At 34 years old, the former Manchester City star, and one of Algeria’s all‑time leading attackers,
Several key members of the Algeria national team expressed frustration with officiating after their 2–0 quarter‑final loss to Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Marrakech, saying that a clear penalty was missed and that refereeing decisions influenced the match’s flow. Mahrez: ‘I Hate Talking About Refereeing After a Defeat’ Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez,
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Super Eagles and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has reaffirmed his deep respect for late Nigerian football legend Rashidi Yekini, describing him as Nigeria’s greatest striker of all time, regardless of individual records or comparisons. Speaking to journalists following Nigeria’s 2–0 quarterfinal victory over Algeria on Saturday in Marrakech, Osimhen made
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has attributed Nigeria’s strong run at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 to increased training time, squad cohesion, and the growing understanding of his tactical project. Speaking after Nigeria’s 2–0 quarterfinal win over Algeria on Saturday in Marrakech, Chelle emphasized that the foundation
Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a commanding performance to defeat Algeria 2–0 in their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarterfinal* clash at the Grand Stade de Marrakesh on Saturday, January 10, 2026, booking a place in the semifinals against hosts Morocco. The victory underscored Nigeria’s unbeaten run and title ambitions in the tournament. The first half
In one of the most remarkable upsets in FA Cup history, non‑league Macclesfield Town stunned reigning champions Crystal Palace 2–1 in the third round of the 2025–26 Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, eliminating a Premier League side despite being 117 places below them in the English football pyramid. Playing at Moss Rose Stadium, Macclesfield produced
Super Eagles and Werder Bremen striker Victor Boniface is set to undergo knee surgery that will rule him out for the rest of the 2025–26 season, the German club has confirmed, in a significant blow to both his club campaign and international prospects ahead of future competitions. Boniface, 25, who is on loan at Werder
Championship side Wrexham pulled off one of the FA Cup’s biggest upsets in years, knocking Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest out of the 2025‑26 Emirates FA Cup third round after a thrilling 3–3 draw and a dramatic penalty shootout on Friday. Nigeria goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo was the standout figure, saving two penalties to secure Wrexham’s