Following his recent call-up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, has enthusiastically declared his readiness to represent Nigeria on the international stage once again. ‎According to a report from the News Agency of Nigeria, Uzoho has been named alongside two other goalkeepers in head coach Eric Chelle’s 28-man squad. ‎In a video interview conducted by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and shared on…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a comprehensive list of items prohibited in all stadiums for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to begin on December 21 in Morocco. ‎In a statement published on CAF’s official website on Monday, the football body said the restrictions are part of measures to guarantee the safety and comfort of fans throughout the tournament ‎Supporters are advised to avoid bringing alcohol…

Following the omission of Nigerian match officials from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed deep concern over the quality of refereeing in the country.‎ The development comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) excluded Nigerian referees from the list of officials selected for the 2025 AFCON, scheduled to hold in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. ‎In a…

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Tolu Arokodare has voiced his frustration after his side conceded a late goal in their 2–1 Premier League loss to Arsenal, describing the moment as “painful” and blaming lapses in concentration at the back. ‎Speaking to TNT Sports after the match, Arokodare admitted the defeat was difficult to take, stressing that late goals have been a recurring issue for Wolves this season. ‎“It’s really painful. This has…

Sunderland’s long wait for a Premier League Tyne-Wear derby ended in unforgettable fashion as the Black Cats not only beat Newcastle United, but did so with a moment of theatre that will live long in local folklore. A scrappy contest at the Stadium of Light was settled by an own goal from Nick Woltemade, but the decisive strike was almost secondary to what followed. At full-time, Sunderland’s players and staff…

Manchester United produced a breathtaking late comeback to rescue a point against Tottenham Hotspur as the final Women’s Super League match of 2025 ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw at Progress with Unity Stadium. Trailing 3-0 just after the hour mark and staring at what looked like a damaging home defeat, Marc Skinner’s side somehow clawed their way back in an extraordinary finale, with Fridolina Rolfö’s stoppage-time equaliser sparking wild…

St Mirren produced one of the greatest upsets in modern Scottish cup history as they swept aside holders Celtic 3-1 at Hampden Park to lift the League Cup for only the second time in their history. In front of nearly 50,000 fans, the Paisley club combined fearless attacking with disciplined organisation to overwhelm a Celtic side already reeling from a difficult start under new manager Wilfried Nancy. Goals from Marcus…

Harry Kane’s late penalty spared Bayern Munich an embarrassing home defeat as the Bundesliga leaders were held to a dramatic 2-2 draw by bottom club Mainz 05 at a packed Allianz Arena. On an afternoon that underlined both Bayern’s dominance of the league and their occasional vulnerability, Vincent Kompany’s side were forced to dig deep to avoid a shock loss against opponents fighting for survival. While the draw moved Bayern…

Dominic Calvert-Lewin maintained his impressive scoring run as Leeds United claimed a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, denying the Bees another valuable home victory. In a match short on clear-cut chances but rich in tension, the Leeds striker struck late to cancel out Jordan Henderson’s opener and ensure Daniel Farke’s side left west London with a point that could prove vital in their battle to…

Countries battle for final spots in World Cup playoffs ‎ ‎By Boluwatife Kehinde ‎ ‎With six spots still up for grabs in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, teams and nations around the world are keeping their dreams alive. While 42 of the 48 competing nations are already confirmed, the tournament field won’t be finalized until March 2026. ‎ ‎The remaining places will be decided through playoffs: 12 European group runners-up…

As the 35th Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on 21 December, anticipation is building across the continent. With the final set for 18 January in Rabat, millions of fans are gearing up for a month of fierce competition, electrifying talent and rising stars hoping to etch their names into African football history. Morocco, hosting the tournament for the first time since 1988, enter with enormous expectations. The…

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is preparing for crunch talks with Mohamed Salah on Friday as tensions between the club and their long-serving forward dominate the build-up to Saturday’s Premier League match against Brighton at Anfield. With speculation mounting about Salah’s future and the forward set to leave for the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, this latest chapter has added significant strain to an already unsettled week for the Reds.…