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AFCON 2025: Group Stage Enters Defining Phase as Heavyweights Collide
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco moves into a more demanding phase on Friday as the second round of group-stage matches begins, shifting the tournament from early optimism to intense competition where pedigree, pressure and tactical discipline increasingly shape outcomes.
Sports Infrastructure: Lagos Unveils Mini Football Pitch
As part of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu's administration's commitment to fostering youth engagement and sports development, the Lagos State Government, in partnership with a tech company, TECNO, has unveiled the "Sanwo-Olu Mini Stadium", an 8-aside AstroTurf Football Pitch at Sura under bridge, Lagos Island.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles Soar Past Tanzania To Begin 2025 AFCON Quest
A dominant but wasteful Super Eagles beat Tanzania 2-1 to begin their campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Diaz, El Kaabi Fire Morocco to Winning Start as AFCON Kicks Off in Rabat
Hosts Morocco began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a winning note on Sunday, defeating Comoros 2–0 in the opening match of the tournament at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Joshua Stops Jake Paul in Six as American Suffers Double Jaw Fracture
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua delivered a dominant performance on Friday night in Florida, stopping Jake Paul in the sixth round of their heavyweight contest and sending the American to hospital with a double fracture of the jaw.
World Cup Race Not Over as NSC Flags DR Congo to FIFA — Dikko
The controversy surrounding Nigeria’s failed bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has taken a new turn, following revelations by Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) may have a case to answer before FIFA
Ndidi Embraces Captaincy as Super Eagles Target Strong Start at AFCON 2025
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has spoken about his leadership role and Nigeria’s ambitions ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off on Sunday in Morocco.
Nigeria’s World Cup hopes revived as DR Congo face player eligibility probe
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has launched a probe into the eligibility of several DR Congo players used during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, a move that could reopen Nigeria’s chance to qualify for the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Morocco 2025: Super Eagles Face Egypt in Cairo Friendly
Three-time African champions Nigeria and seven-time title holders Egypt will clash in a high-profile international friendly at the Cairo Stadium on Tuesday evening, as both teams fine-tune preparations for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals set to kick off in Morocco on Sunday.
Man City Smash Palace To Fire Title Warning, Villa Extend Winning Run
Manchester City thumped Crystal Palace 3-0 on Sunday to climb back to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal as Aston Villa twice came from behind to beat West Ham.