Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has urged his players to raise their performance level despite securing a 2–1 win over Tanzania in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). ‎Ademola Lookman’s second-half strike proved decisive for Nigeria after Tanzania drew level before halftime, making the contest more difficult than expected. ‎Speaking after the match, Chelle praised his team’s attacking effort, particularly in the first half,…

The semi-final line-up for this season’s Carabao Cup (EFL Cup) has been officially confirmed following the conclusion of the quarter-final stage.  ‎Arsenal sealed the final spot on Tuesday night, joining Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle United in the last four of the competition. ‎With three semi-final places already decided, attention turned to the final quarter-final clash between Arsenal and Crystal Palace. ‎ The result completed the semi-final picture, setting up…

Goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman earned Super Eagles of Nigeria three points in a closely contested Group C fixture against Tanzania at the Complexe Sportif de Fès on Tuesday. The match was Super Eagles’ opener in Group C at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign. While the Tanzania team put up a spirited fight, it failed to secure a result against the three-time champions. Nigeria…

DR Congo began their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Benin in Group D, as Theo Bongonda’s early strike proved enough to secure three valuable points in Rabat. In a tense encounter at the compact Stade El Barid, the Leopards showed flashes of their pedigree as recent semi-finalists, but also revealed familiar wastefulness in front of goal that could yet haunt them against stronger…

‎Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has been awarded the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. ‎The retired defender announced on Tuesday that he had received the official certificate following Monday’s conferment, describing the recognition as a proud milestone for him and his family. ‎“I am honoured and grateful to His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of…

‎Alexander Isak has suffered another major injury setback after undergoing surgery on a fracture to his left leg, Liverpool Football Club have confirmed. ‎The Sweden international was forced off during Saturday’s match against Tottenham after being injured in a challenge from Micky van de Ven shortly after scoring. Isak was unable to continue and was substituted soon after the incident. ‎According to a report by BBC Sport on Tuesday, Liverpool…

Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi has said a victory over Nigeria would be as meaningful as lifting the Africa Cup of Nations, as his team hopes to end their long wait for a first-ever win at the continental tournament. ‎The Taifa Stars will face the Super Eagles on Tuesday in Morocco at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, in what will be only the second AFCON meeting between both nations. Their…

A high-stakes Hollywood power struggle could soon change the way millions of fans watch live sport, with Premier League executives among those monitoring developments closely. At the centre of the storm is Warner Bros Discovery, the media giant that owns blockbuster entertainment brands such as Harry Potter, Barbie and Game of Thrones. Less glamorous, but just as valuable, is TNT Sports – a key player in the UK sports broadcasting…

FIFA is testing a new wave of officiating technology designed to reduce some of football’s most contentious moments, with innovations aimed at determining whether the ball has gone out of play and clarifying complex offside decisions. The developments were trialled during three Intercontinental Cup matches in Qatar this month and form part of FIFA’s continued effort to improve accuracy, speed and transparency in decision-making, particularly for video assistant referees (VAR).…

‎The Anthony Joshua–Jake Paul bout has reignited debate across the global sporting community, following British heavyweight star Anthony Joshua’s sixth-round stoppage of YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on Saturday morning (Nigeria time). ‎New daily Prime reported that Joshua, an Olympic gold medalist and former unified heavyweight champion, was widely expected to overpower Paul, and he delivered on those expectations with a decisive knockout. Yet while the ending was clear, opinions on the…

Pep Guardiola has warned Manchester City’s players that any festive over-indulgence will come at a cost, revealing they will be weighed on Christmas Day to ensure they return in peak condition. ‎City maintained pressure on league leaders Arsenal with a convincing 3–0 victory over West Ham at the Etihad Stadium. ‎Despite the comfortable win, Guardiola remained characteristically demanding, explaining that his squad had already been monitored before being allowed a…

Anthony Joshua’s massive payday from his fight against Jake Paul in the United States is set to be heavily reduced by taxes, despite reports that he earned around $92 million from the event. ‎The bout, held in Miami, ended in dominant fashion when Joshua landed a decisive right hand in the sixth round after Paul had taken sustained punishment. ‎ The heavyweight exhibition generated a total prize pool of about…