Author: Boluwatife Kehinde

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,”…

Morocco and Cameroon will face each other in Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final after both sides progressed from the round of 16 on Sunday. ‎Cameroon booked their place with a 2–1 win over South Africa. After a cagey start, Junior Tchamadeu opened the scoring in the 34th minute, reacting quickest after a corner was only half-cleared. ‎ The Indomitable Lions doubled their lead early in the second half when Christian Kofane headed in Aboubakar Nagida’s cross. South Africa pushed back late on and pulled a goal back through Evidence Makgopa, but Cameroon held on to secure victory. ‎Hosts Morocco…

Anthony Joshua has paid a heartfelt visit to families of Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif Kevin Ayodele in light of their tragic passing.  ‎This visit comes ahead of the funeral arrangements set to take place in honor of the two young men, who lost their lives in a devastating road accident. ‎According to reports from New Daily Prime, the funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will be hosted at the London Central Mosque, situated at 146 Park Road, London NW8 7RG, providing a space for family, friends, and the community to come…

Following the heartbreaking passing of two close associates of Anthony Joshua, arrangements have been confirmed for the Janazah (funeral) prayer of Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif Kevin Ayodele. ‎The funeral service will take place on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the London Central Mosque, located at 146 Park Road, London NW8 7RG. ‎Ghami and Ayodele lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Nigeria on Monday, December 29, 2025. ‎ The tragic incident occurred along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in the Makun area of Ogun State, where their vehicle was involved in a collision with a stationary…

‎A revelation has emerged following a fatal road accident involving British-Nigerian former world boxing champion Anthony Joshua. His driver disclosed that Joshua narrowly escaped death by switching seats shortly before the crash. ‎The 46 year old driver, Kayode Adeniyi is currently in custody and has been charged with four offences, including dangerous and negligent driving, as well as driving without a valid licence. ‎In an interview with Daily Mail, Adeniyi’s lawyer, Olalekan Abiodun, explained that Joshua was originally seated in the front of the Lexus SUV but was asked to move to the back seat by the driver. According to…