Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has predicted that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will see top teams begin exiting at the quarter-final stage. So far, the tournament has produced no major upsets, with all eight quarter-finalists ranking among Africa’s top 10 countries according to the latest FIFA rankings. READ ALSO: Oliseh Advises …
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 …
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 …
Post-election protests have brought Douala, Cameroon's economic capital, to a near standstill. Shops remain shuttered, markets are empty, transport services are disrupted, and the rising cost of basic goods is squeezing households already struggling with high inflation. Economists estimate the city is losing over 10 billion CFA francs (about €15 million) daily due to business …
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed four places to 41st position in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking, moving back into Africa’s top five. The new FIFA rankings, released on Friday, marked a significant improvement for Nigeria's Super Eagles, which have climbed from 45th to 41st. The three-time African champions also moved ahead of Ivory Coast, now …
The broader African cryptocurrency market continues to show promise, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading at approximately $113,006, marking a 0.14% increase over the past 24 hours. Ethereum (ETH) is priced around $4,196, reflecting a slight 0.31% gain. Other prominent cryptocurrencies like Binance Coin (BNB), Cardano (ADA), and Solana (SOL) are also experiencing minor fluctuations. These price …
