By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York Former Super Eagles coach Chief Adegboyega Onigbinde has called on Nigeria’s national team and their technical crew to maintain a winning mentality and total focus as they prepare for a high-stakes AFCON 2025 semi-final clash against hosts Morocco on Wednesday in Rabat. Speaking in an exclusive interview with JerseyNumber12 on
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
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 Paul Lucky Okoku Former Super Eagles International Vice-Captain, Flying Eagles Class of 1983 A fatal overnight collapse in Fez reshapes the emotional landscape of Africa’s biggest football gathering. Football unites a continent, but loss reminds us of our shared humanity. As Morocco readies itself to welcome Africa for the 2025 Africa