By Muhyideen Jimoh As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco reaches the knockout stage, Saudi Arabia’s quiet sporting rise is adding unexpected spice, linking Africa’s biggest tournament to a fast-shifting global football order. Saudi Arabia,which says it’s not investing in sports for spectacle alone, sees football asContinue Reading
By Joseph Edeh Mohammed Daki, the Vice President, National Association of Media and Publishers (ANME) of Morocco has called for a strong network of African journalists to project the continent positively. He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) on Thursday in Casablanca. HeContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen says he does not lose sleep over comparisons with late Rashidi Yekini, insisting his focus remains helping Nigeria win matches, not chasing individual records. Osimhen, who captained Nigeria to a 3-1 win over Uganda on Tuesday, dismissed suggestions he is obsessed withContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo Abimbola Yusuf, a leading contender in the race for the Awujale of ljebuland throne in Ogun, has commiserated with British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, on the loss of his two associates in an auto crash on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Yusuf, in a statement made available to theContinue Reading
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Malam Shehu Dikko, has charged the Super Eagles to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco as compensation to Nigerians for the team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Continue Reading
Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Malam Shehu Dikko, says the Federal Government is determined to protect the integrity of Nigerian sports by enforcing strict measures on athletes’ real age verification and anti-doping compliance.Continue Reading
Mr Hicham Kharoufi, the Port Call Optimisation Manager of Tangier Med Port Authority, said that there are plans for the expansion of the port’s passenger terminal ahead of the 2030 World Cup to take in more visitors.Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigeria have underlined their title ambition after two AFCON 2025 group rounds, while Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez leads the tournament’s scoring chart. Mahrez has struck three goals to top the scorers’ list, playing a decisive role in Algeria’s perfect start and early qualification for the knockout phase.Continue Reading
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) says it will take stock of its activities for 2025 to enable it plan for the new year.
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Nigeria on Saturday sealed qualification for the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a thrilling 3-2 Group C victory over Tunisia at the Complexe Sportif de Fes, Morocco.
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