Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has maintained that Arsenal remain the favourites to win the Premier League title, despite their 3–2 home defeat to Manchester United on Sunday. United secured the dramatic victory at the Emirates Stadium through a late winner from Matheus Cunha, after Mikel Merino had drawn Arsenal level and raised hopes …
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has revealed how Nigeria plans to approach their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final against Algeria on Saturday. Both teams reached the last eight after defeating Mozambique and DR Congo in the Round of 16. READ ALSO: AFCON 2025: Oliseh Predicts Big Teams Will Exit in Quarter-Finals Lookman told …
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 …
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 …
FIFA has confirmed that the total prize money for the 2026 World Cup will be $727 million, with 48 participating nations sharing a $655 million pot. The champions will take home $50 million, the largest payout in tournament history. The runners-up will receive $33 million, while the third- and fourth-placed teams get $29 million and …
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will face Brazilian powerhouse Flamengo in Wednesday’s FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar, aiming to add the trophy to a remarkable 2025 season. After clinching their first UEFA Champions League title in May, PSG now targets their maiden FIFA Intercontinental Cup. The French club qualified directly for the tournament, while Flamengo reached …
Morocco and the United Arab Emirates are set to face off in a thrilling semi-final encounter at the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar, with both sides eyeing a place in the final. Morocco enter the match on a confident note after a narrow 1-0 victory against Syria in the quarter-finals secured their spot in …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s dream at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) came to a crushing end on Tuesday as Sudan dismantled the Super Eagles B team 4–0, exposing tactical and defensive weaknesses that coach Eric Chelle admits were self-inflicted. In a match that will be remembered for Nigeria’s collapse, Sudan capitalised on costly errors …
