English manager Liam Rosenior is poised to become the next head coach of Chelsea. The outgoing Strasbourg boss is scheduled to meet Chelsea’s sporting leadership team today as talks progress over replacing Enzo Maresca, who departed Stamford Bridge on January 1. Strasbourg, Chelsea’s sister club in France, are already making plans to appoint a replacement…
Samuel Chukwueze has said the Super Eagles are fully focused and ready to pursue their goal of winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria will resume their campaign for a fourth continental title on Monday when they face Mozambique in Fes. Eric Chelle’s side goes into the round of 16 encounter as…
Super Eagles captain, Victor Osimhen has sent a bold warning to Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations rivals, declaring that the team is capable of “trampling on any team” as they pursue their first continental title in 13 years. Nigeria sealed a perfect group-stage campaign with a commanding 3–1 victory over Uganda, despite fielding a…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will train behind closed doors on Thursday and Friday as they step up preparations for their second-round match against Mozambique at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, confirmed the arrangement, explaining that head coach Eric Chelle requested private sessions to enable the players prepare without distractions.…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured qualification for the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco following a 3–2 victory over Tunisia on Saturday night at the Fez Stadium. Nigeria took the lead just before halftime when Victor Osimhen finished off a well-delivered cross from Ademola Lookman in…
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined Egypt national football team for failing to fulfil its media obligations following the team’s opening match against Zimbabwe national football team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. In a statement, CAF said the seven-time African champions were handed a $5,000 fine after players and members of…
Former Brazil international and long-time Barcelona defender, Dani Alves, has completed the acquisition of Portuguese club Sporting Clube de São João de Ver. Alves, now 42, is also considering signing a six-month contract to play for the outfit, according to ESPN. Sporting Clube de São João de Ver, based in the Aveiro District…
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has admitted that the Super Eagles owe Nigerians an apology for failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He described the Africa Cup of Nations as a crucial chance for the team to make amends and restore national pride. Speaking in an interview, Osimhen said the…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will close out 2025 ranked 38th in the world, according to FIFA’s latest rankings released on Monday, December 22. The team maintained the same position it held in the November 19 rankings, having climbed three places from 41st. Nigeria also retained its sixth place standing in Africa. Overall, the year delivered mixed…
Canadian rapper Drake lost a whopping $200,000 after he placed a bet on YouTuber Jake Paul to defeat boxer Anthony Joshua. Paul suffered the second loss of his fighting career against the Brit, who knocked him out in the sixth round of their bout in Miami on Friday night. Drake had boasted about his…
