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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has slapped Libya with a $50,000 fine and ordered the national team to play two matches behind closed doors following incidents of supporter and official misconduct during their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against

AC Milan have parted ways with head coach Paulo Fonseca following a lackluster start to the season and are set to appoint fellow Portuguese tactician Sergio Conceição as his replacement, sources have revealed. Fonseca, 51, who joined Milan in June after leaving

NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has hailed the CHAN Eagles’ historic 3-1 victory over Ghana as a defining moment for Nigerian football, calling it a precursor to greater achievements in 2025. Speaking after the game at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in

Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu is rethinking his plans at Southampton after an eventful season filled with ups and downs. The towering forward, who shone on loan at Trabzonspor last season, had been eager to secure a move away from the Saints during

Four-time Grand Slam champion, Naomi Osaka has reaffirmed her passion for tennis, declaring her excitement for the upcoming season as she gears up for the Australian Open. Speaking at the Auckland Classic, the 27-year-old Japanese star reflected on a challenging year marked

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi celebrated Lautaro Martinez’s return to form after the Argentine striker ended his scoring drought in a 3-0 victory over Cagliari, keeping the Nerazzurri at the summit of Serie A. Martinez, who hadn’t scored since November 3rd, silenced

Marco Brescianini’s last-gasp strike ensured Atalanta clung to the top of Serie A with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico. Lazio seemed destined for victory after Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s sensational first-half volley, but Brescianini’s 88th-minute equaliser salvaged a crucial

The winds of change have swept through the Aba Elephants. Enyimba FC, Nigeria’s most successful football club, has confirmed the exit of head coach Yemi Olanrewaju following a disappointing run of form. In a dramatic twist, former Rivers United tactician Stanley Eguma

The second round of qualifiers for the 2025 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) unfolded with thrilling moments on Saturday, as the Central African Republic, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Guinea, Senegal, and DR Congo secured their spots in the tournament’s final phase. In a

Kai Havertz’s first-half strike proved decisive as Arsenal edged Ipswich 1-0 at the Emirates, moving the Gunners into second place in the Premier League, six points adrift of Liverpool. Havertz netted his seventh league goal of the season in the 23rd minute,

African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman will look to break his scoring duck against Lazio as Serie A leaders Atalanta take on the Biancocelesti at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday. Despite his stellar season, which includes 12 goals and five assists

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been hit with a $75,000 fine by the NBA for making “obscene gestures” during the Sixers’ thrilling 118-114 win over the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day. The league announced on Friday that the incidents occurred in

The Black Galaxies of Ghana have arrived in Uyo ahead of their decisive 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against Nigeria’s Home-based Super Eagles. The second leg clash is set to take place on Saturday by 5pm at the Godswill Akpabio International

KRC Genk chairman Peter Croonen has ruled out the possibility of Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare leaving the club during the January transfer window, despite growing interest from English Premier League clubs and Turkish giants Trabzonspor. Arokodare is enjoying a breakout season after