Nigeria opened their 2025 AFCON campaign with a 2-1 win over Tanzania in Fès, but head coach Eric Chelle made it clear the Super Eagles must raise their level as the tournament progresses. Semi Ajayi put Nigeria ahead in the…
Kepa Arrizabalaga said a quick mental reset was key after Crystal Palace’s late equaliser forced Arsenal’s League Cup quarter-final into a shootout, where the goalkeeper made the decisive save to send the Gunners into the semi-finals. Arsenal led through a…
Elias Achouri netted twice as Tunisia began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Uganda, preserving their perfect head-to-head record against the Cranes. The Carthage Eagles set the tone early when Ellyes Skhiri’s header from…
Mohamed Salah struck deep into stoppage time as Egypt came from behind to beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in their opening Africa Cup of Nations match. Despite dominating early chances through Salah and Trézéguet, the seven-time champions were stunned when Prince Dube…
David Neres scored twice as Napoli beat Bologna 2-0 to lift the Supercoppa Italiana for the third time in their history at the King Saud University Stadium in Saudi Arabia. The Partenopei, fresh from a semi-final win over AC Milan,…
Fulham continued their strong record against Nottingham Forest with a narrow 1-0 Premier League win at Craven Cottage, snapping a run of back-to-back home league defeats in the process. After a flat opening, Forest missed early chances through Igor Jesus,…
Lyle Foster struck a stunning late winner as South Africa edged Angola 2-1 in their opening Group B match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Marrakech, sealing their first opening-game victory at the finals in 21 years. Bafana…
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has urged the Super Eagles to shut out external distractions and focus fully on their Africa Cup of Nations campaign following their failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The Malian tactician spoke ahead of…
Leeds United stretched their Premier League unbeaten run to four matches with an emphatic 4-1 home win over Crystal Palace, moving six points clear of the relegation zone at Elland Road. Dominic Calvert-Lewin struck twice before half-time, first tapping in…
Pep Guardiola has revealed Manchester City players will be weighed when they return to training after Christmas to ensure they are fit enough for their Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest on December 27. City beat West Ham 3-0 on…
Ayoub El Kaabi scored a sensational bicycle-kick goal as hosts Morocco opened the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 victory over Comoros, extending the trend of host nations winning their opening match for a fourth straight edition. Morocco…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim admitted his frustration after a 2-1 Premier League defeat to Aston Villa was compounded by an injury to captain Bruno Fernandes on Sunday. Morgan Rogers scored twice for Villa, while United were forced into a…
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round of their much-criticised Netflix-backed fight in Miami on Friday. Joshua’s size and power eventually told at the Kaseya Center after a scrappy contest, with the Briton…
Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller has been ruled out of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations after failing to recover from a hamstring injury. The 31-year-old picked up the problem while playing for FC Utrecht last weekend and, despite joining…
Bologna booked their place in the Supercoppa Italiana final after beating Inter Milan 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Saudi Arabia. Inter struck early through Marcus Thuram’s fine second-minute volley, but Bologna levelled before the break when Riccardo…