Manchester United have named U18 coach Darren Fletcher as interim manager of the senior team following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim on Monday. Amorim was relieved of his duties after a meeting with the club’s Director of Football, Jason Wilcox, and Chief Executive, Omar Berrada, at Carrington earlier in the day. READ ALSO: Manchester United …
As Nigeria’s Super Eagles march into the AFCON 2025 knockout stage against Mozambique, the build-up has gone far beyond tactical debates and team news. Across social media and football circles, confidence has transformed into public predictions, bold scorelines, and even cash pledges – a rare reflection of how strongly Nigerians believe in this team. This …
Manchester United have officially parted ways with Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim after a turbulent 14-month tenure at Old Trafford. The decision comes in the wake of Amorim’s outspoken comments following Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Leeds United, during which he publicly criticised the club’s hierarchy, urging them to “do their jobs”. The 40-year-old leaves Manchester United …
Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh, has urged Eric Chelle’s side to approach their AFCON 2025 Round of 16 clash with Mozambique with seriousness and discipline. The match, set for Monday night, will decide which team advances to the quarter-finals. “Every team is under pressure at this knockout stage. The Super Eagles must remember that …
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) enters an intense stage as the first two quarter-final matchups are set after the weekend’s Round of 16 games. Senegal will meet Mali in the opening quarter-final on Friday, January 9, at 5 pm local time. The Teranga Lions came from behind to beat Sudan 3–1, showing resilience …
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) witnessed heartbreak for four nations as Sudan, Tunisia, Tanzania, and South Africa bowed out at the Round of 16 stage in Morocco. The exits came after Sunday’s intense knockout clashes, leaving fans and pundits reflecting on the fine margins that separate triumph from disappointment in Africa’s premier football …
Morocco booked a place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals after a narrow 1–0 win over Tanzania on Sunday. The North Africans controlled much of the match and converted their dominance into a crucial goal. The victory keeps Morocco firmly in contention for the title. Cameroon also reached the last eight with a 2–1 victory …
Sudan hopes an upset win over Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday could prove a catalyst for a cessation of hostilities in their country, or even a longer peace, coach Kwesi Appiah said on Friday. Sudan’s team has reached the knockout stage of the competition for only the second time since they …
Two days after he was hurt in a deadly car crash outside Lagos, Nigeria, British boxing star Anthony Joshua was released from hospital on Wednesday and will continue recovering at home, Nigerian officials said. The two-time heavyweight champion and 2012 Olympic gold medallist had been kept for observation at Lagoon Hospital with minor injuries following …
Former Barcelona winger Emmanuel Amunike has backed Nigeria to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, highlighting striker Victor Osimhen as the key leader for the Super Eagles. The 55-year-old Amunike, who played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s 1994 AFCON-winning team, believes that Osimhen’s leadership qualities will be crucial in the quest for …
