2025 AFCON qualifiers: Osimhen’s late equaliser against Benin secure Morocco ticket for Nigeria
Nigeria booked their place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a game to spare after a late equaliser from Victor Osimhen salvaged a 1-1 draw against the Republic of Benin. The match began with an early blow for the Super Eagles as Mohamed Tijani put the home side ahead in the first […]
Contract talks between Barcelona and key duo stagnate
A report from Spain indicates that contract discussions for Barcelona duo Ronald Araujo and Frenkie de Jong have reached an impasse. Both Ronald Araujo and Frenkie de Jong, key players for Barcelona, are under contracts set to expire in 2026. With about 18 months left on their contracts, Barcelona is eager to speed up extension […]
AS Roma appoint former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager as new boss
Serie A club side AS Roma have appointed former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager Claudio Ranieri as first team technical manager after the dismissal of Ivan Juric. Juric was dismissed following Giallorossi’s 3-2 home defeat to Bologna on Sunday, a result that left the team sitting in 12th place in Serie A. Following a run […]
Ademola Lookman to lock horns with Rodrigo, Vinicius, Bellingham, others for global award
Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the prestigious 2024 Globe Soccer Awards. Following his Ballon d’Or nomination, this award sets the former Everton forward up to compete against football giants like Jude Bellingham, Rodrigo, Vinicius Junior, and legendary names such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Lookman’s outstanding season with […]
‘I’m confident we can do the job’- Nigeria defender speaks ahead of crunch AFCON qualifier
Ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 qualifying match against Benin Republic on Friday, Captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed confidence in his side and believes they have all it takes to secure qualification for the showpiece event. The Super Eagles need a single point from their remaining two games to seal qualification for the continental event and […]
Libya faces further setbacks in AFCON 2025 qualifiers as Rwanda trip exposes new complaints
Libya’s national football team, known as the Mediterranean Knights, reportedly encountered logistical challenges upon arrival in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of their crucial AFCON 2025 qualifying match. The clash, scheduled for 5 PM today, has been clouded by fresh grievances regarding the team’s treatment, according to Libyan media sources. Reports indicate that Libya’s delegation faced complications […]
