Morocco’s coach, Walid Regragui, has sent a clear message to his team before their big semi-final game against Nigeria this Wednesday. He warned that if Morocco loses focus for even a second, Nigeria is strong enough to “punish” them and win the game. What Morocco needs to do:Stay Focused: They must stay sharp for the […]
Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles’ assistant captain, has opened up about the strikers who have shaped his career with the national team. While the Galatasaray star is on the brink of history sitting just two goals shy of Rashidi Yekini’s all-time record of 37 goals he admitted he never actually saw the legendary forward in […]
Fulham playmaker Alex Iwobi is poised to earn his 97th cap for Nigeria against Morocco this Wednesday. According to DAILY POST, Iwobi needs just three more appearances to rank as the third most-capped player in Super Eagles history. He currently trails record-holder Ahmed Musa (111 caps) and the duo of Vincent Enyeama and Joseph Yobo, […]
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has addressed the potential for a penalty shootout in their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Morocco. With only one match in the tournament Mali vs. Tunisia having been decided by spot-kicks so far, the stakes are high. Following Nigeria’s recent penalty loss to DR Congo in […]
Reports indicate that NPFL side Enyimba are looking to secure the services of Emeka Peter from Ekiti United. The “People’s Elephant” have reportedly submitted a formal bid for the NNL standout, who has been a key performer for his current club this season. Following a disappointing first stanza, the nine-time champions are actively bolstering their […]
Manchester United has secured a verbal agreement with Michael Carrick to lead the team on an interim basis. Reporting on X, Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Carrick has accepted the club’s contract conditions and the deal should be sealed within the week. Carrick, who was preferred over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, replaces the recently sacked Ruben Amorim. […]
ABIDJAN – Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has addressed the heated on-field altercation that broke out during Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final victory over Algeria this past weekend. The incident occurred in the 68th minute when the Birmingham City right-back attempted to shield the ball out of play. The routine sequence quickly escalated after […]
The Brazilian international shared these insights following his standout performance in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday. Raphinha’s two goals, alongside a strike from Robert Lewandowski, secured a 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in Jeddah. The “Flick Effect”According to Raphinha, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was the primary reason he stayed at the club. The […]
The Super Eagles are scheduled to leave Fès for Rabat today, Monday, in preparation for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against Morocco. The high-stakes match will take place this Wednesday at the Stade Moulay Hassan. Following their 2-0 quarter-final win over Algeria’s Desert Foxes, the squad and coaching staff returned to Marrakech […]
Riyad Mahrez, the captain of Algeria, expressed dissatisfaction with referee Issa Sy’s performance after their 2-0 loss to Nigeria in the AFCON quarter-finals this Saturday. While acknowledging the defeat, Mahrez noted that the officiating left room for improvement.“I think the referee was not perfect, but that is not why we lost. We still have to […]