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Nigerian referees have been left out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the 19th consecutive year, sparking concerns among football stakeholders. The recently concluded AFCON 2025 featured 73 match officials, but no Nigerian referee made the cut. This trend is attributed to several factors, including low competence, integrity concerns, corruption, and poor physical…
Kylian Mbappé is crushing it in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, leading the Golden Boot race with 13 goals in just 7 appearances! He scored twice in Real Madrid’s Matchday 8 defeat to Benfica, setting a new record for goals scored in the league phase. Here’s the current top scorers list: 1. Kylian Mbappé (Real…
Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed has been appointed to officiate the third-place playoff match between Nigeria and Egypt at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for January 17, 2026, at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca. Jayed, a seasoned referee with experience in high-profile games, including the Africa Cup of Nations and FIFA World Cup…
Victor Osimhen’s participation in Saturday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations third-place play-off against Egypt is uncertain due to a hamstring injury sustained during Nigeria’s semi-final loss to Morocco. He was substituted in the 117th minute and is currently undergoing treatment. The Napoli striker is expected to be unavailable for approximately three weeks, which may impact…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles were defeated by Morocco 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. The Super Eagles, despite missing key player Wilfred Ndidi due to suspension, put up a valiant…
Karamoko Sinayoko, a traditional healer from Mali, had promised that the country’s national football team would emerge victorious in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. In exchange for his spiritual services, he collected donations amounting to €33,500. However, Mali’s chances of winning the tournament were dashed when they lost 1-0 to Senegal in the…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived in Fez, Morocco, ahead of their crucial Africa Cup of Nations 2025 semifinal match against hosts Morocco, also known as the Atlas Cubs. The team touched down on Sunday, just a day after securing a convincing 2-0 win over Algeria in the quarterfinals in Marrakech. A video shared on the…
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface was notably absent from the Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 lineup, leaving many fans surprised. The 25-year-old forward had been dealing with a persistent knee issue since last summer, which worsened in December, forcing him to miss Werder Bremen’s final two games of the year. He eventually underwent successful knee surgery on…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have advanced to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a commanding 2-0 victory over Algeria in the quarter-finals on Saturday. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring and set up Akor Adams for the second goal, securing Nigeria’s 16th appearance in the last four of the tournament The Super Eagles’…