Author: Boluwatife Kehinde

‎Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid edged Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Jeddah, setting up a Clasico final against Barcelona. ‎Fede Valverde’s free-kick and a Rodrygo Goes strike secured the win, while Alexander Sorloth pulled one back for Atletico. ‎The victory marked Madrid’s fifth consecutive win across all competitions, helping Alonso recover after a period of inconsistent form. Read also on New Daily Prime: Mbappé inspires Real Madrid in crucial win at San Mamés ‎“After so many games without scoring, today was a great game to get back to it, to help the team win,” Valverde told…

‎After the Janalzah prayer held in London on Sunday, former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has spoken emotionally about the tragic loss of his brothers, offering a moving reflection on grief, faith, and gratitude. ‎ In a heartfelt message on his Facebook page Joshua expressed deep appreciation for the love, support, and care shown to his brothers, admitting that he did not fully realise how special they were while they were alive. ‎He recalled spending time with them casually walking together, sharing laughter, and cracking jokes never imagining that God had placed him in the presence of men he…

The Federal Government has confirmed that match bonuses for the Super Eagles at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have successfully passed all required regulatory approvals. ‎In a statement released on Thursday, the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed that the payments are expected to start reflecting in the players’ domiciliary accounts from today or tomorrow. ‎She explained that the Federal Government, in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has resolved all foreign exchange-related processes to ensure prompt payment of the players’ entitlements. Read more also on New daily prime: Super Eagles remain Africa’s fifth-best…

As part of ongoing preparations for their Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal encounter in Morocco, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the Super Eagles will depart Fez for Marrakech on Thursday.

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has described the on-field argument between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman as a result of a “competitive mindset”, insisting it was far from a personal conflict. ‎Ndidi explained that both players were driven by the desire to get more for the team at that moment of the game. ‎“It was just a competitive mindset. We wanted more, and that moment was made possible by two people who wanted more. That was what really happened at that moment,” Ndidi said. ‎The midfielder added that the situation was swiftly addressed within the squad, stressing that there is…

Chelsea Football Club have announced that Liam Rosenior has agreed” to become the club’s next manager, signing a six-year contract with the Premier League giants.  ‎Rosenior, who previously managed Hull City, steps in following the dismissal of Enzo Maresca. ‎Speaking about his appointment he said: ‎”I believe deeply in teamwork, unity, togetherness, and working for one another. These values will be at the heart of everything we do and the foundation of our success.” ‎He added:”I am excited to work with this talented group of players and staff, to build strong connections on and off the pitch, and to create…

Nigeria will next face either Algeria or DR Congo after booking a comfortable place in the quarter-finals with a commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique in the African Cup of Nation ‎Nigeria secured a place in the AFCON quarter-finals with an emphatic 4–0 win over Mozambique at the Fez Stadium. ‎In the 20th minutes, Ademola Lookman seized control of the match early after being set up by Akor Adams, taking his tally to three goals and four assists in four games. ‎Victor Osimhen doubled the lead five minutes later, reacting quickest in the box before halftime. ‎Nigeria maintained the pressure after…

The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) has confirmed the dismissal of head coach Sami Trabelsi following Tunisia’s exit from the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations. ‎The decision was taken on Sunday, less than 24 hours after the Carthage Eagles were knocked out by Mali in the Round of 16. ‎In a short statement, the federation said the separation was reached by mutual consent with Trabelsi and his entire technical staff, pointing to the team’s inability to advance further in the competition. ‎“The Executive Committee has decided to end the contractual relationship by mutual agreement with the entire technical staff…

‎After just 14 months at Old Trafford, Rubén Amorim has officially parted ways with Manchester United, following mounting tensions with the club’s leadership. ‎In less than 24 hours after dropping hints of a strained relationship with board members, claiming he wouldn’t be fully backed in the transfer market, United confirmed that Amorim had “departed his role as head coach.” ‎The Portuguese coach had also made clear, following Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Leeds, that he wanted to work as a manager rather than a mere coach, and was prepared to leave when his contract expired in 18 months. READ ALSO: Amorim ready…

‎South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has turned his attention to preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup following Bafana Bafana’s early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations. ‎Bafana Bafana were eliminated in the round of 16 after a 2–1 loss to Cameroon on Sunday in Rabat, bringing their AFCON campaign to an end. ‎The defeat marked a step back from their impressive third-place finish at the previous tournament in Ivory Coast two years ago. ‎Despite the disappointment, Broos rejected suggestions that his team has regressed, insisting their performance against Cameroon showed clear progress. ‎“We are not going backwards,”…