Author: Boluwatife Kehinde

Man of the Match Stanley Nwabali delivered a heroic performance between the posts as Super Eagles defeated Egypt 4–2 on penalties to secure the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca. The Chippa United goalkeeper was the standout performer on the night, saving two crucial spot-kicks in the shootout after the third-place playoff ended goalless in regulation time. Nwabali denied Egyptian stars Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, sealing victory for Nigeria and earning widespread acclaim. Read also on New Daily Prime: Morocco edge Super Eagles on penalties to book AFCON 2025 final spot Speaking after the…

Manchester City have agreed a deal in principle to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi for £20 million, with the transfer expected to be completed later this month. City moved quickly for the 25-year-old England centre-back following injury setbacks to Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias. Talks with Guéhi began earlier this month and have accelerated significantly in the past 24 hours, with the defender now expected to join Pep Guardiola’s side on a long-term contract. While personal terms have not yet been formally finalised, they are not anticipated to pose any problems. Guéhi, who is out of contract this summer,…

‎In a bid to expand the organization’s commercial strategy, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled eAFCON, a digital version of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations. ‎In a statement released on Friday, CAF said the initiative marks its entry into the rapidly growing eSports industry. ‎The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in the organisation’s history will be represented in the eGaming space. Read also on New Daily Prime:CAF boosts AFCON 2025 winner’s prize to $10m ‎ ‎CAF explained that eAFCON is being developed to diversify its revenue sources while attracting new and younger…

Super Falcons have been drawn into Group C of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which will be hosted by Morocco. ‎ The nine-time champions will face Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi in what promises to be one of the most competitive groups of the tournament. ‎The official groupings reveal a balanced and exciting competition across all four groups. Group A features host nation Morocco alongside Algeria, Senegal, and Kenya. ‎Group B includes South Africa, who will battle Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Tanzania. Group D includes Ghana, Cameroon, Mali, and Cape Verde set to clash for qualification to…

The Federal Government (FG) has commended the Super Eagles for their performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), praising the team’s effort, resilience and commitment in the tournament. In a statement released on Thursday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the players represented Nigeria with pride and dignity despite their exit from the competition. “Nigeria remains proud of you,” Idris said, noting that the Super Eagles demonstrated strong character, unity and determination even in defeat. “Even in defeat, you showed character, teamwork and resilience, and those qualities matter deeply to the nation you represent,”…

‎Even though Nigeria’s Super Eagles fell short in their quest for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, billionaire businessman and BUA Group Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu has confirmed he will still deliver the promised $500,000 reward to the team. ‎The Super Eagles suffered a tough 4-2 defeat on penalties to host nation Morocco in the semi-final on Wednesday, following a hard-fought 0-0 draw after extra time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. ‎Rabiu shared his heartfelt message on social media, commending the players for their incredible resilience, bravery, and unwavering commitment throughout the competition. ‎He emphasised that…

Nigeria will aim to etch another milestone in their Africa Cup of Nations legacy as they clash with hosts Morocco in the semi-finals of the 2025 tournament. ‎The match, set for Wednesday night at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, promises a fierce battle for a place in Nigeria’s ninth continental final. ‎The Super Eagles advanced by defeating Algeria in the quarter-finals, while Morocco progressed after overcoming Cameroon. Read also on New Daily Prime:Super Eagles shows heartfelt support to Victor Boniface after successful knee surgery ‎Nigeria have shown remarkable resilience, winning all five of their matches so far, including…

Michael Carrick is set to be appointed Manchester United’s interim manager until the end of the season, according to reports on Tuesday. The Red Devils moved swiftly after dismissing Ruben Amorim last week, bringing an end to a disappointing 14-month spell under the Portuguese coach. In the immediate aftermath, caretaker boss Darren Fletcher oversaw mixed results, including a 2–2 Premier League draw with Burnley and a 2–1 FA Cup defeat to Brighton. Carrick was pictured arriving at United’s Carrington training ground, with official confirmation of his appointment expected later in the day. The former United midfielder previously enjoyed a brief…

Real Madrid have confirmed the appointment of Álvaro Arbeloa as the club’s new first-team head coach following the departure of Xabi Alonso by mutual agreement. ‎The decision comes in the aftermath of Real Madrid’s 3–2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, a thrilling encounter that ended in disappointment for Los Blancos. ‎ Shortly after the loss, the club announced that Alonso would step down from his role, bringing his tenure to an end. ‎In an official statement published on Real Madrid C.F.’s website, the club named Arbeloa as Alonso’s successor, placing their trust in a coach who…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened an investigation into alleged misconduct during the AFCON 2025 quarter-final matches involving Cameroon vs Morocco and Algeria vs Nigeria. In a statement released on Monday, CAF confirmed it has reviewed match officials’ reports and video footage indicating possible unacceptable behaviour by players, officials, and members of the media. The cases have been referred to CAF’s Disciplinary Board for further action. The federation also disclosed it is examining an incident involving media personnel accused of misconduct in the mixed zone area. Reaffirming its stance, CAF condemned any form of inappropriate behaviour, particularly actions…