AFCON 2025: Morocco, Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal set for blockbuster semi-finals

By Victor Okoye The semi-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has been confirmed after a dramatic quarter-final weekend. Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco and Senegal emerged as the last four teams following intense quarter-final matches concluded on Saturday night. Hosts Morocco will face Nigeria at theContinue Reading

Nigeria to host maiden African Supporters Awards in Lagos

By Victor Okoye Nigeria recorded a triple success at the just concluded Confederation of African Sports Supporters (CASS) meeting held in Casablanca, Morocco. President General of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), Dr Rafiu Ladipo, was appointed Patron of the continental supporters’ body. The meeting also selected Nigeria to hostContinue Reading

AFCON 2025: Algeria coach admits Super Eagles’ superiority

By Victor Okoye Algeria’s Head Coach, Vladimir Petković, has congratulated Nigeria following the Super Eagles’ 2-0 victory in their AFCON quarter-final clash. Petković said Nigeria deserved the win, admitting his team struggled to settle into the match from the opening minutes. According to him, the Super Eagles controlled key aspectsContinue Reading

Hassan praises Pharaohs’ resolve after Egypt’s 3-2 win over Cote d’Ivoire

By Victor Okoye Egypt Coach Hossam Hassan has praised his players’ determination after their dramatic 3-2 quarter-final win over holders Cote d’Ivoire at the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations. Mohamed Salah scored and assisted as the Pharaohs resisted Ivory Coast pressure, with clinical finishing making the difference against theContinue Reading

AFCON 2025: Football enthusiasts laud Chelle as Super Eagles soar in Marrakech

By Victor Okoye Football enthusiasts in Morocco have praised Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle after Nigeria’s quarter-final victory over Algeria at the ongoing AFCON in Marrakech. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the win secured Nigeria’s record 16th AFCON semi-final appearance, setting up a last-four clash with hostsContinue Reading

How NSC reforms signal new era for Nigerian sports

By Olanrewaju Akojede Barely months after President Bola Tinubu re-established the National Sports Commission in 2024, Nigeria’s sports sector is undergoing a noticeable structural transformation. The shift marks a clear departure from years of improvised administration towards a more deliberate, policy-driven governance framework anchored on planning and accountability. For decades,Continue Reading