Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi

Nigeria made history in Rabat on Saturday night, claiming a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in dramatic fashion. The Super Falcons came from two goals down at half-time to defeat hosts Morocco in a pulsating final, earning not only continental glory but a $1m prize after CAF boosted the tournament’s prize pool. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, who lifted the trophy and was later named Player of the Tournament, led a squad that had to overcome both fierce opponents and persistent institutional challenges. But beyond Nigeria’s heroics, WAFCON 2024 shed light on pressing issues still hindering the growth…

Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr have agreed a deal worth up to £43.7 million for Chelsea forward Joao Felix, marking another high-profile addition to the league and reuniting the Portuguese international with compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo. Felix, 25, has been granted permission to travel to Riyadh to undergo a medical ahead of completing the move. The deal signals the end of the forward’s brief spell with Chelsea, who paid Atletico Madrid £45 million to sign him permanently last summer following a previous loan spell. Al-Nassr’s offer fended off strong competition from former club Benfica, who were keen to bring Felix back…

Bayern Munich have reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign Colombia international Luis Diaz in a deal worth £65.5 million (€75m), including add-ons, bringing to an end weeks of speculation surrounding the 28-year-old’s future. The German champions had an initial offer of £58.6m rejected earlier this month but have now succeeded in prising Diaz away from Anfield, where he has played since January 2022 after signing from FC Porto. The winger was notably absent from Liverpool’s squad for their 4-2 pre-season defeat to AC Milan in Hong Kong on Saturday, fueling rumours that a transfer was imminent. That speculation has…

As the stage is set for the grand finale of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), former Nigerian international goalkeeper Alloy Agu has called on the Super Falcons to give nothing less than 100% concentration if they are to overcome a resurgent Moroccan side and lift their record-extending 10th continental title. The eagerly anticipated clash will take place at the 21,000-capacity Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Saturday, where Nigeria will face the host nation Morocco in what promises to be a pulsating final between two undefeated teams. Speaking to Completesports.com, Agu emphasized that the Falcons must remain fully…

Arsenal are on the brink of completing the high-profile signing of Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP in a deal worth £63.5 million. The transfer, one of the most anticipated of the summer window, is expected to be finalised over the weekend, with only minor details concerning add-on payments delaying the announcement. The 27-year-old has been granted permission to travel and undergo a medical with Arsenal, and he is expected to sign a five-year contract. Once completed, the deal will mark a major statement of intent by Mikel Arteta’s side as they aim to close the gap on Premier…

All eyes will be on Rabat’s Olympic Stadium this Saturday as Nigeria’s Super Falcons lock horns with host nation Morocco in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final. It’s a clash steeped in significance: Nigeria, the continent’s most decorated women’s team, are chasing a record-extending 10th title, while Morocco are bidding to make history by lifting the trophy for the first time. Kick-off is at 20:00 GMT, and the stakes could not be higher. Nigeria have been dominant throughout the tournament, conceding just once in five matches. Their semi-final victory over defending champions South Africa came courtesy of…

As the sun sets over Rabat, all eyes will turn to one of African women’s football’s most iconic rivalries: Nigeria versus South Africa. This evening’s semi-final clash at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) promises fireworks, history, and no shortage of emotion. Dubbed “a clash of titans” by former Super Falcons striker Desire Oparanozie, the match pits the continent’s most successful team against the current title holders. Nigeria, nine-time champions, have only failed to lift the trophy three times since the tournament’s inception. South Africa, on the other hand, are a team on the rise, looking to assert…

Ashleigh Plumptre has voiced her thoughts on the Super Falcons’ emphatic 5-0 win over Zambia in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), revealing that the Nigerian side were made to feel like underdogs ahead of the encounter. Heading into Friday’s clash, the Falcons faced skepticism from pundits and fans alike. Much of the attention had been on Zambia’s star-studded frontline, featuring the dangerous duo of Barbara Banda and Racheal Kundananji. There were widespread concerns over whether Nigeria’s defence could contain the high-flying Copper Queens, who had impressed in the group stages. However, those doubts were…

Arsenal have completed the signing of England international Noni Madueke from Chelsea for an initial fee of £48.5 million, with potential add-ons pushing the final amount past £50 million. The 23-year-old winger has signed a five-year contract with the Gunners, becoming the fourth arrival of a busy summer transfer window at the Emirates Stadium. Madueke left Chelsea’s Club World Cup camp in the United States ahead of their final against Paris Saint-Germain to finalise the deal. “Humbled and blessed to be here,” Madueke posted on Instagram. “Thank you to everyone that made this possible. I can’t wait to get on…

Barcelona have opened talks over a deal to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, with the move edging closer as the Spanish champions seek to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the 2025-26 season. The proposed transfer would initially be a loan move with an option to buy, and discussions involving intermediaries have already taken place. Sources suggest there is optimism on both sides that a deal can be agreed upon. Rashford, 27, has not featured for United since he was substituted during their 2-1 Europa League victory over Viktoria Plzen on 12 December. He was later dropped from the…