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…

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…

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…

Allocates 3-bedroom apartments Cash award $100,000 each President Bola Tinubu on Monday bestowed national honours of Officer, Order of the Niger, OON, on the victorious Super Falcons. The President also announced the allocation of three bedroom apartments and a cash price of one hundred thousand dollars each to the players. READ ALSO: Fayose endorses Tinubu, Oyebanji for second terms, retains PDP membership This is as the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, also…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Brentford to sign Bryan Mbeumo in a deal worth £65 million, potentially rising to £70m with add-ons. The move makes Mbeumo the most expensive player sold in Brentford’s history and continues a summer of bold spending under new manager Ruben Amorim. The Cameroon international is expected to undergo his medical in the coming days ahead of United’s pre-season tour of the United States,…