Author: Boluwatife Kehinde

Manger Micheal Carrick continues to dominate the English Premier League as ‎Manchester United delivered a huge blow to Arsenal’s Premier League title ambitions thanks to Matheus Cunha’s sensational late goal, clinching a 3-2 victory at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. ‎Arsenal initially looked in control when Lisandro Martinez’s own goal gave the hosts an early advantage. However, Bryan Mbeumo’s equaliser before half-time kept the game finely poised. ‎ After the break, Patrick Dorgu’s sensational strike put United ahead, only for Mikel Merino to snatch a late equaliser, seemingly rescuing a point for the leaders. Read also on New Daily Prime:Michael…

FIFA has unveiled a historic prize pool for the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, marking the largest single financial payout in women’s club football to date. In a statement released on Friday via its official X account, FIFA confirmed that the tournament champions will earn $2.3 million, while the runners-up at the final scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Emirates Stadium in London will receive $1 million. Teams eliminated at the semi-final stage will each take home $200,000, while Auckland United FC of New Zealand and Wuhan Chegu Jiangda WFC of China, who exited in the opening round,…

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has dismissed the possibility of switching to boxing, despite his reputation as one of the most accomplished strikers in mixed martial arts. The 36-year-old is currently on a three-fight losing streak and will enter his upcoming bout against Pyfer as the betting underdog for the first time in his professional career. Adesanya addressed both his future and the state of the UFC middleweight division during an interview with Ariel Helwani, where he made it clear that a move to boxing is not part of his plans. “I have my price… It’s a lot. The…

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has announced he will leave the club at the end of the 2025–26 season, bringing an end to his three-and-a-half-year spell with the Red Devils. The 33-year-old joined United from Real Madrid in August 2022 and quickly became a key figure in the midfield. Over his time at Old Trafford, he made 146 appearances and scored 21 goals, while contributing around 13 assists, though the exact number is not fully confirmed. This season alone, Casemiro has scored four goals and provided one assist. Read also on New Daily Prime:Rubén Amorim departs Manchester United after 14 months…

Following a series of disciplinary breaches during their 0–2 quarter-final defeat at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy fines and suspensions on Algeria for actions it said brought the game into disrepute. CAF fined Algeria for multiple offences committed by players, officials, and supporters. The sanctions include a $25,000 fine for the inappropriate conduct of players and team officials, as well as $5,000 for involvement in a general brawl. Algerian supporters were also penalised for unruly behaviour. CAF imposed a $50,000 fine for offensive gestures directed at match officials, $10,000…

Former Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has completed a move to Qatar Stars League side Al Ahli SC, signing a two-year contract that will keep him at the club until June 2028. ‎The 32-year-old centre-back announced the move on social media, expressing his excitement about the new challenge. ‎“Next Chapter! Happy to be here, part of the @ahliqat family!” he wrote. Read also on New Daily Prime: CAF celebrate William Troost-Ekong’s retirement ‎Troost-Ekong joins the Doha-based outfit from Saudi Arabian club Al Kholood, where he made 49 appearances. During his time there, he scored two goals and was a key figure…

Following an impressive performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Super Eagles have moved up 12 places to 26th in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Monday. The Super Eagles finished third at the tournament after defeating Egypt in a penalty shootout, a result that contributed significantly to their rise in the global rankings. Read also on New Daily Prime:Nigeria Super Eagles climb FIFA rankings, break into Africa’s top five With the new standings, Nigeria are now the third-highest ranked team in Africa. Senegal, who are ranked 12th globally, and Morocco, placed eighth in the world, occupy the…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has condemned the actions of several Senegal players and members of the technical staff following chaotic scenes during Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco. In a statement released to AFP, Infantino described the walk-off as “unacceptable,” criticising both some Senegalese players and supporters for leaving the field of play in protest. “We strongly condemn the behaviour of some ‘supporters’ as well as some Senegalese players and technical staff members. It is unacceptable to leave the field in this manner,” he said. The controversy erupted in the 98th minute when referee Jean Jacques Ndala awarded…

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations concluded with Senegal emerging champions after edging host nation Morocco 1–0 in extra time during a tense final held in Rabat. The showdown was highly competitive, with Senegal showing composure under intense late pressure from the Moroccan side to secure the title on foreign soil. Following the conclusion of the tournament, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the recipients of the individual awards. Fair Play Award: Morocco Despite falling short in the final, Morocco was honoured with the Fair Play Award in recognition of their discipline and sportsmanship throughout the competition. Player of…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have clinched the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), drawing praise from the Federal Government for a performance described as inspiring and worthy of national pride. The third-place encounter was decided at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, Morocco, where more than 38,000 fans watched a tightly contested match that produced few clear chances during regulation time, as both sides struggled to dominate open play. In a statement released on Saturday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, applauded the Super Eagles for maintaining Nigeria’s rich football heritage throughout…