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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has come down hard on Algeria, imposing a $100,000 fine on the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) and handing out match bans to key players following violent scenes that marred Algeria’s 2–0 defeat to Nigeria at the quarter-final stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Chaos erupted moments afterContinueContinue reading “CAF Slams Algeria With $100,000 Fine, Match Bans After Violent AFCON Clash With Nigeria”

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has poured glowing tributes on Nigeria’s Super Eagles following their gallant display on the continental stage, describing their performance as a battle well fought that has filled the nation with pride.Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Obi applauded the resilience, courage,ContinueContinue reading ““HEADS HIGH, EAGLES!” — Peter Obi Hails Super Eagles’ Heroic 120-Minute Battle, Urges Team to Soar for AFCON Medal”

Rabat is bracing for a football earthquake. The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set for a titanic semi-final showdown against tournament hosts Morocco in what many are already calling the real final of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. Under the floodlights of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Africa’s football destiny willContinueContinue reading “AFCON THRILLER IN RABAT!Nigeria vs Morocco: Date, Time, Venue — Semi-Final Clash That Will Shake Africa”

Nigeria’s quest for a fourth continental crown gathers fresh momentum as the Super Eagles have been drawn against Mozambique in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with the high-stakes encounter billed for January 5, 2026.The knockout clash signals the beginning of the tournament’s do-or-die phase, where pedigree meets ambition andContinueContinue reading “AFCON 2025 Knockout Showdown: Super Eagles Set for Mozambique Test on January 5”

Host nation Morocco ignited the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in electrifying fashion on Sunday night, grinding out a spirited 2–0 victory over a stubborn Comoros side at the iconic Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, as Africa’s biggest football fiesta roared to life.Roared on by a sea of red and green, the Atlas Lions eventually turnedContinueContinue reading “AFCON 2025 KICKS OFF IN STYLE: BRAHIM DÍAZ, EL KAABI FIRE MOROCCO PAST COMOROS IN OPENING NIGHT THRILLER”

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has launched a blistering attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, condemning its alleged failure to pay the Super Eagles’ allowances — a development that has sparked widespread anger and embarrassment for Africa’s most populous nation.In a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle onContinueContinue reading “National Embarrassment: Peter Obi Slams Tinubu Over Unpaid Super Eagles’ Bonuses Amid World Cup Turmoil”

Turkish football analyst Ahmet Çakar has advised Galatasaray to consider selling Victor Osimhen should the club receive an extraordinary bid in the region of €200 million, warning that no player should be deemed untouchable in modern football.Speaking in an interview with GsGazette, the seasoned football commentator emphasised that while Osimhen’s influence on the Turkish championsContinueContinue reading ““Galatasaray Urged to Sell Osimhen if €200m Offer Arrives — Expert Says Nigerian Star’s Loyalty May Block Move””

Panic in the air, hope on the ground. As Benin’s Cheetahs pitch camp in Uyo, Nigeria’s Super Eagles battle turbulence — not just on the pitch, but mid-air — with their World Cup dreams hanging by a thread. As tension mounts ahead of Tuesday’s make-or-break 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown, drama has struck theContinueContinue reading “2026 WORLD CUP QUALIFIER CRISIS: Super Eagles Stranded in Angola as Benin Arrive in Uyo — Anxiety Mounts Ahead of Decisive Clash”

A ValueJet chartered aircraft conveying Nigeria’s Super Eagles to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for their crucial final FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Benin Republic, was forced to make an emergency landing after the pilot detected a cracked windscreen midair.The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the development on Saturday, revealing that the flight carrying playersContinueContinue reading “PANIC IN THE SKY: Super Eagles’ Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing After Mid-Air Scare En Route to Uyo”

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles were on Wednesday sent packing from the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after suffering a humiliating 4–0 defeat to Argentina in their Round of 16 encounter at the Estadio Nacional.The South Americans, six-time world champions and tournament favourites, were simply unstoppable as they tore apart a disorganized Nigerian side thatContinueContinue reading “Argentina Humiliates Flying Eagles 4–0, Sends Nigeria Packing In Chile”