By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Veteran football coach Claude Le Roy has revealed that he advised Senegal captain Sadio Mané to urge his teammates to return to the pitch after they briefly walked off during the chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco’s Atlas Lions on Sunday. The AFCON final descended into tension
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy has firmly dismissed suggestions that Morocco forward Brahim Díaz intentionally missed his crucial penalty in the closing stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal, insisting the Real Madrid star wanted to score and that he deserves credit for making the save. The dramatic
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has praised Senegal captain Sadio Mané, describing him as an exceptional leader following his decisive intervention during the dramatic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco in Rabat on Sunday. Oshoala reacted on her verified X account (formerly Twitter) as events unfolded in the
Senegal were crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a dramatic and deeply controversial final against hosts Morocco, a match defined by disputed officiating, furious protests, and a decisive extra-time strike that settled the contest. Played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, the final unfolded amid extraordinary tension, with the Teranga Lions
Nigeria Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle sidestepped a question from a visiting Malian journalist about returning to coach Mali, emphasizing professionalism and his current focus on Nigeria’s project during the third-place match post-game press conference at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking after Nigeria secured the bronze medal with a penalty shootout victory
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed that intensive medical care and close monitoring enabled goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali to feature at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, despite earlier reports suggesting he was unfit to participate in the tournament. Nwabali, Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper, entered the competition carrying
Nigeria’s Super Eagles claimed third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties following a 0–0 draw in the third-place play-off at the Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca, on Saturday. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged the decisive figure, saving two penalties as Nigeria maintained their perfect record in AFCON bronze-medal matches
Ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Morocco on Sunday, January 18, Senegal national team coach Pape Thiaw addressed the media on Saturday, raising serious concerns about the treatment of his squad and the organisation surrounding the tournament’s climax. Thiaw acknowledged the football-related focus of his remarks but was also
Young Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi made an immediate impact for Pisa SC in their 1–1 Serie A draw against Atalanta on Friday, scoring a dramatic late equalizer in what was a standout performance in just his first league appearance for the club. The match at Arena Garibaldi – Stadio Romeo Anconetani unfolded as a tense
At Egypt’s pre-match press conference ahead of their third-place playoff against Nigeria, tensions rose when a Moroccan journalist questioned Hossam Hassan about criticisms of Egypt’s performance and his remarks after the team’s 1–0 loss to Senegal in the AFCON semi-final. Coach Hassan was challenged to “admit that Egypt were technically weak and failed to reach