Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has identified Senegal as the team to beat at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco. Speaking ahead of Friday’s high-stakes quarter-final, Saintfiet acknowledged the Teranga Lions as the tournament favorites but insisted his side is ready for the challenge. “Senegal is the best team right now, but we are not afraid,” […]
Algeria’s Rayan Ait-Nouri is under no illusions regarding the challenge ahead as the Desert Foxes prepare to face Nigeria in the AFCON quarter-finals. Under Vladimir Petković, Algeria has been unstoppable, maintaining a perfect winning streak through the group stages and the Round of 16. Perhaps most impressively, they are the only side in the tournament […]
Despite a goal from captain Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr suffered a 2-1 setback against Al-Qadisiyah at Al-Awwal Park on Thursday. The visitors secured the win through strikes from Julián Quiñones and Nahitan Nández, overshadowing Ronaldo’s second-half effort. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) after the final whistle, the Portuguese icon remained defiant. “This fight isn’t over,” Ronaldo […]
Ryan Alebiosu is back in full training with the Super Eagles ahead of their crucial quarter-final match against Algeria’s Desert Foxes, according to DAILY POST. The 24-year-old defender had been sidelined since sustaining a leg injury during the final group stage game against Uganda, which kept him out of the Round of 16 victory over […]
Victor Osimhen has broken his silence regarding his behavior in yesterday’s match, explaining that his intensity stems from the immense expectations placed on him by Nigerian fans. The striker noted that after Nigeria failed to qualify for the last World Cup, he bore the brunt of the criticism. He emphasized that even with a comfortable […]
Algerian forward Mohamed Amoura has issued a public apology following backlash for mocking a Congolese fan during their AFCON Round of 16 victory. The supporter was dressed as Patrice Lumumba, the iconic Congolese revolutionary leader.Despite Algeria’s 1–0 win secured by Adel Boulbina the post-match celebrations were marred by Amoura’s behavior. Facing widespread criticism, the Wolfsburg […]
With Kylian Mbappe sidelined, Jude Bellingham has identified four players himself including who must carry the load for Real Madrid. Speaking ahead of tonight’s Supercopa de España semi-final against Atletico Madrid, the English midfielder emphasized that the team must adapt to life without their leading talisman. Mbappe, who has been in sensational form with 29 […]
Eric Chelle has officially hit the one-year mark as head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, according to DAILY POST. Since his appointment on January 7, 2025, the 48-year-old Malian tactician has transformed initial skepticism into growing support, largely due to Nigeria’s dominant form at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Chelle’s track record […]
Former Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has weighed in on the distinct playing styles of Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams following Nigeria’s dominant 4-0 victory over Mozambique. While both strikers were instrumental in the Round of 16 win, Ighalo noted that their profiles are quite different. Speaking as an analyst on SuperSport, the former Manchester […]
Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic has expressed his excitement ahead of a heavyweight Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal clash against Nigeria. The “Desert Foxes” booked their place in the final eight following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over DR Congo on Tuesday night.They now face a high-flying Super Eagles side that dismantled Mozambique 4-0 on Monday. […]