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Djamel Belmadi, the coach of Algeria, resigns from his position following their elimination from the AFCON tournament, marked by a surprising defeat to the underdog team Mauritania.

Djamel Belmadi, the head coach of Algeria, has resigned from his position following the team’s elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Tuesday. Although there has been no official announcement from Belmadi or the Algerian football federation, Algerie Presse Service, a state-run news agency, reported on Wednesday that Belmadi disclosed his decision in…

The complete lineup for the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 has been unveiled, with Ivory Coast securing a spot as the top-performing team among the qualifiers.

The Round of 16 matchups for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) are now confirmed, featuring a total of eight exciting matches. Hosts Cote D’Ivoire secured their spot in the next stage as one of the top-performing third-placed teams. This followed Morocco’s 1-0 victory over Zambia and DR Congo’s goalless draw against Tanzania on Wednesday…

Reports indicate that Chelsea has reached out to Napoli regarding Victor Osimhen.

Chelsea, a Premier League club, has reportedly initiated contact with Napoli regarding a potential summer transfer for Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles striker. The Nigerian forward, who played a key role in Napoli’s achievement of their first Serie A title in 33 years, has attracted interest from various European clubs. Victor Osimhen, 25, showcased his…

AFCON 2023: The government of Cote d’Ivoire announces a public holiday in anticipation of the upcoming clash with Nigeria.

The Ivorian government has officially designated Thursday, January 18, as a public holiday for all schools across the country. Additionally, certain government agencies are scheduled to operate on a half-day basis, concluding their work by 1 pm. This announcement precedes the crucial second group A match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles, set to take place at…

Chelsea are exploring the option of securing the services of either Karim Benzema or Roberto Firmino on loan in January.

Chelsea, a Premier League club, is contemplating the prospect of securing a loan deal for either Karim Benzema or Roberto Firmino in January to address their team’s lack of firepower. This decision follows the substantial £1 billion investment in players since Todd Boehly assumed control of the club two years ago. As reported by Sports…

NFL star Ryan Shazier initiates divorce proceedings from his wife following public accusations of infidelity leveled against him.

Former NFL star Ryan Shazier has officially filed for divorce from his longtime partner, Michelle, less than two months after she publicly accused him of cheating. In late November, Michelle openly confronted Ryan, sharing screenshots of raunchy texts he allegedly sent to another woman. The messages revealed flirtatious exchanges and links to explicit content-filled books.…

AFCON 2023: I am not feeling pressured; my players are not motivated by financial gains, asserts Peseiro.

Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, acknowledges that he is not feeling pressured to secure victories, despite recent criticisms of the team’s performance. Peseiro’s job security hinges on winning the title at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Playing for Nigeria, according to Peseiro, is a formidable challenge, with the weight of expectations from 200…

NFF President Ibrahim Gusau revokes salaries for NFF assistant coaches due to the challenging economic conditions in the country.

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau has decided to cancel the salaries of assistant coaches across all national teams as part of cost-cutting measures in response to the challenging economic conditions in the country. Gusau revealed this development while addressing journalists in Lagos on Tuesday, January 9, stating that assistant coaches will now receive…

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