President Tinubu Hails Super Eagles Over Quarter-Final Win
President Bola Tinubu has praised Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, following their 2-0 victory against Algeria in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. ALSO READ: NORTHERN CAN ADVOCATES NATIONAL UNITY TO COMBAT TERRORISM AND SECURITY THREATS The match took place on Saturday at the Grand Stade de Marrakech in Morocco. […]
FIFA To Use AI Avatars For 2026 World Cup
FIFA has announced a major tech upgrade for the 2026 World Cup: creating digital 3D versions, or “avatars,” of every single player. This new system is designed to make offside decisions much more accurate. ALSO READ: Lookman Dismisses On Field Altercation With Osimhen Following Nigeria Victory To make this happen, all 1,248 players from the […]
Lookman Dismisses On Field Altercation With Osimhen Following Nigeria Victory
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has downplayed reports of animosity within the team after a heated exchange with teammate Victor Osimhen during Nigeria’s four to zero win over Mozambique. ALSO READ: US Forces Killed 55 Venezuelan, Cuban Military Personnel In Maduro Raid The incident took place in the sixty-third minute of the Africa Cup of […]
AFCON 2025: Knockout Stage Begins as Giants Face Off for $10M Prize
After 36 matches of group stage action, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations shifts into high gear this Saturday in Morocco. From the original 24 nations, only 16 remain to battle in the second round. ALSO READ: Akpabio Withdraws ₦200bn Defamation Suit Against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan The spotlight shines on the continent’s premier stars: Achraf Hakimi […]
Super Eagles Edge Tanzania 2-1 to Claim AFCON Opener
Nigeria’s Super Eagles successfully launched their 2025 AFCON campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday. ALSO READ: Super Eagles Climb to 38th Globally Ahead of AFCON Opener Defender Semi Ajayi opened the scoring with a powerful 36th-minute header, though Tanzania’s Charles M’Mombwa briefly leveled the score shortly after halftime. The stalemate lasted […]
Super Eagles Climb to 38th Globally Ahead of AFCON Opener
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have concluded the 2025 football calendar as one of the world’s top 40 teams, providing a morale boost as they launch their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. ALSO READ: FG Mandates Drug Tests for All New Civil Service Hires According to the final FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking […]
AFCON 2025: Winner’s Prize Hits Record $10M Amid Major Tournament Overhaul
The winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco will take home a record-breaking $10 million, a 43% jump from the previous edition’s $7 million. ALSO READ: Nine Dead in Brutal Tavern Raid and Robbery Near Johannesburg CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced the massive payout on Saturday in Rabat, emphasizing the move […]
Nigerian Football Icon Ahmed Musa Retires from International Duty
Nigeria’s most capped football legend, Ahmed Musa, has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing a celebrated fifteen-year career to a close. ALSO READ: Kaduna Inaugurates Technical Working Group to Drive Demographic Dividend Roadmap. The former Super Eagles captain shared the news on Wednesday via his social media accounts, reflecting on a journey that […]
Women’s W’Cup: England beat host Australia
England’s Lioness beat Women’s World Cup host, Australia, 3-1 in the semi-finals on Wednesday, to advance to a historic final. ALSO READ: Strike Looms As NLC Threatens Action Over Fuel Price Hike According to report England will face Spain in the finals after beating Sweden 2-1, on Tuesday. The final is set to be played […]
Coach Waldrum Heaps Plaudits on Super Falcons despite defeat to England
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum has heaped plaudits on his team despite their elimination from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. ALSO READ: KADUNA STATE VIGILANCE SERVICE: VOLUNTEERISM WITHOUT DIGNITY The nine-time African champions bowed out of the competition in the Round of 16 following a 4-2 penalty shootout defeat to European champions on […]