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The Confederation of African Football (Caf) awarded Nigeria a 3-0 forfeit victory over Libya in the 2025 Afcon qualifiers after Nigeria’s team boycotted the match due to alleged mistreatment. With this ruling, Nigeria solidifies its lead in Group D, while Libya faces a $50,000 fine and potential...
Real Madrid endured a crushing 4-0 defeat to Barcelona in the first El Clasico of the season at the Santiago Bernabeu. Key players Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr struggled against Barca’s high-line defense, with Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha sealing a decisive win for the...
Image Credit: FC Barcelona Barcelona’s decisive 4-0 victory over Real Madrid, led by Robert Lewandowski’s two goals, showcased Hansi Flick’s tactical brilliance. The team’s high defensive line disrupted Madrid's offense, while Lamine Yamal and Raphinha completed the humiliation at the...
CAF awards Nigeria three points and fines Libya $50,000 for breaching competition regulations in a forfeited African Cup of Nations qualifier. The decision, declared by CAF's Disciplinary Board, boosts Nigeria’s standings while imposing strict penalties on Libya. Fans await further reactions...
Everton’s Sean Dyche reflects on the decision to sell Alex Iwobi, admitting he was a player he "didn’t want to lose." Iwobi, who joined Fulham in 2023, returns to Goodison Park for the first time, showcasing his continued success as a key player since leaving Everton. Everton manager Sean Dyche...
Libyan officials plan legal action against a Tunisian pilot, Captain Abdellatif Merchergui, following his testimony in favor of Nigeria during an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hearing. Abdul Hakim Al-Shalmani criticized the evidence as biased and vowed to challenge any unfavorable outcomes from...
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface expressed disappointment over being omitted from the 2024 CAF Player of the Year shortlist. Despite his stellar season with Bayer Leverkusen, where he scored 21 goals and provided 10 assists, Boniface missed AFCON due to injury, prompting his lighthearted social...
Nigerian footballers Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have been nominated for the 2023 CAF Men's Player of the Year award. They will compete against other top African talents like Achraf Hakimi and Simon Adingra. The CAF Awards ceremony will be held on December 16, 2023, in Marrakech...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles climbed three spots in the latest FIFA rankings, now ranking 36th globally and 4th in Africa. This improvement follows their 1-0 AFCON qualifier win over Libya. Argentina maintains the global top spot, while Morocco leads Africa. The next FIFA rankings will be released on...
Manchester City set a new Champions League unbeaten record with a 5-0 win over Sparta Prague, extending their streak to 26 matches and surpassing Manchester United’s previous record of 25. Erling Haaland’s double and goals from Foden, Stones, and Nunes secured the historic victory. Manchester...
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