MTN CHAMPS Season 4 has delivered a significant boost to grassroots sports development in Cross River State, as the opening leg of the nationwide athletics competition concluded in Calabar with schools earning substantial rewards for outstanding performance and participation. The three-day competition, held at the U.J. Esuene Stadium from Thursday […]
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The Premier League and the English Football League will once again implement special Ramadan arrangements this week, allowing brief pauses in matches so Muslim players can break their fast at sunset. Ramadan, a sacred month in Islam, requires Muslims to abstain from food and drink from dawn until […]
In the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time on Sunday night. The game was tainted by controversy, protracted stoppages, and players momentarily fleeing the field. Senegalese players protested after Morocco was granted a controversial penalty after a VAR review, […]
By Peace Timi On 14 January 2026, the Super Eagles of Nigeria faced hosts Morocco in the AFCON 2025/26 semi final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The match ended in a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes, with Morocco edging Nigeria 4–2 on penalties to reach the final […]
we will assemble at RABAT, MOROCCO, later today to witness the most anticipated clash in the semi-finals of the ongoing CAF Cup of Nations tournament. The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face their sternest test yet at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they take on […]
The revolving door at Old Trafford is spinning faster than ever. Following the recent sacking of Ruben Amorim, Manchester United is reportedly set to name a new interim manager as early as today. While the rumor mill initially pointed toward a romantic return for club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, a […]
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Super Eagles for their efforts in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, despite their heartbreaking loss to DR Congo in a playoff on Sunday. The Super Eagles’ World Cup dream suffered a major blow at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, […]
After the Super Eagles’ World Cup playoff loss, Stanley Nwabali apologised to Nigerians, stating that the team “gave everything for the badge” in their quest for a 2026 World Cup ticket. In the African playoff final, Nigeria lost to DR Congo 4-3 on penalties, and after extra time, […]
On Thursday at Stade Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco, Victor Osimhen scored twice as the Super Eagles defeated the Panthers of Gabon 4-1 in extra time to move on to the next round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Early in the second half, after a goalless first half, […]
Nigerian defensive midfielder Raphael Onyedika has garnered significant praise from his national teammates and Nigerian football aficionados following his stellar performance for Club Brugge in their recent UEFA Champions League match against FC Barcelona. The 24-year-old was pivotal in providing crucial midfield stability as the Belgian side fought valiantly to […]