Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali struck a calm tone after theSuper Eagles secured qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 with a hard-fought3-2 win over Tunisia in Fez.Nigeria stormed into a 3-0 lead…
Five-time Africa Cup of Nations winners Cameroon fought back to secure a hard-earned 1-1draw against defending champions Ivory Coast in Marrakech, a result that lifted both sides tofour points in Group F and left qualification firmly within reach.The opening half…
Juventus extended their winning streak to four matches in all competitions with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Pisa at the Arena Garibaldi, leaving Alberto Gilardino’s side rooted in the bottom three with just one win all season. After a dominant…
Ademola Lookman inspired Nigeria to a 3-2 victory over Tunisia, playing a role in all three goals as the Super Eagles booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16. The win was Nigeria’s first in three…
Tanzania were denied a first-ever Africa Cup of Nations finals win as Uganda struck late to earn a 1-1 draw and keep their Group C hopes alive. Uganda were the sharper side before the break, with Allan Okello forcing a…
Aston Villa came from behind to claim a 2-1 Premier League victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, continuing their strong recent record in west London. Chelsea started brightly and took the lead in the 37th minute when João Pedro got…
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has insisted the club will not rush into signings during the January transfer window, stressing that any additions must fit a clear long-term plan. Amorim admitted United are open to strengthening the squad but…
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has played down the threat posed by Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush ahead of Bafana Bafana’s Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash with Egypt on Friday, insisting his side will focus on the team…
San Antonio Spurs continued their dominance over Oklahoma City Thunder with a commanding 117-102 away win, handing the NBA-leading Thunder another setback. De’Aaron Fox led the way with 29 points, while Victor Wembanyama impressed off the bench with 19 points…
Riyad Mahrez scored twice as Algeria made a confident start to their AFCON campaign with a 3-0 victory over Sudan in Group E in Rabat. The captain struck both goals before half time, setting the tone for a dominant display,…
Cote d’Ivoire opened their AFCON title defence with a 1-0 victory over Mozambique in Marrakech, extending the Mambas’ long wait for a first win at the tournament. After several missed chances before the break, the breakthrough came four minutes into…
Samuel Chukwueze has admitted that limited opportunities at AC Milan hindered his development before his season-long loan move to Fulham, where he has regained his form. The Nigerian winger joined Fulham from Milan in the summer, with the Premier League…
Cameroon opened their 2025 AFCON campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Gabon in Group F. Karl Etta Eyong scored the only goal inside seven minutes after being set up by Bryan Mbeumo, who continued his strong run of form…
Burkina Faso produced a dramatic late turnaround to beat 10-man Equatorial Guinea 2-1 in their AFCON Group E opener in Casablanca. Despite enjoying numerical advantage for much of the second half after Basilio Ndong was sent off, Burkina Faso fell…
Nicolas Jackson starred as Senegal opened their AFCON campaign with a commanding 3-0 win over Botswana in Tangier. The Bayern Munich forward scored both of Senegal’s first-half goals, breaking the deadlock in the 40th minute after a precise pass from…