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
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
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
As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off, Tanzania’s head coach, Miguel Gamondi, has disclosed his team’s tactical approach to neutralize Nigeria’s star striker, Victor Osimhen, in their Group C opener scheduled for Tuesday in Fez, Morocco. In a recent interview, Gamondi acknowledged Osimhen’s prowess but emphasized the need to address Nigeria’s overall attacking
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye experienced a challenging weekend, receiving a straight red card just seven minutes into a Serie A match against Fiorentina on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The dismissal occurred after Okoye’s mistimed challenge on Moise Kean outside the penalty area, leaving Udinese with ten men for the remainder of the game, which ended
The 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations commenced in grand style on Sunday, December 21, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. The opening ceremony featured electrifying performances by international music sensations, including French Montana, Davido, L’Artiste, and Jaylann, captivating a global audience and setting the tone for Africa’s premier football tournament.
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Morocco commenced their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a 2–0 win against Comoros at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday. Second-half goals from Brahim Díaz and Ayoub El Kaabi secured the victory for the host nation. The match remained goalless in the first half, with
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has condemned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for reportedly owing national team head coach Eric Chelle three months’ salary and bonuses ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off (today) Sunday in Morocco. Speaking on his podcast, the former Juventus
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will adopt a four-year cycle beginning after the 2028 edition, with the next tournament set for 2032. This major shift, announced during a press conference in Rabat ahead of the 2025
In a candid revelation, former Ghanaian international Kevin-Prince Boateng has spoken about his long-standing strained relationship with his half-brother, Jérôme Boateng, a former German international. Despite their shared history as the first brothers to face each other in a FIFA World Cup match, Kevin-Prince disclosed that their bond has always been distant. “We never had