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CAF has scheduled Nigeria's final AFCON 2025 qualifiers. The Super Eagles will face Benin Republic on November 14 and Rwanda on November 18 in Uyo. The matches, managed by Senegalese and Moroccan officials, will determine Nigeria’s path to the tournament’s finals in Morocco in December 2025...
CAF has sanctioned Libya’s Football Federation, issuing a $20,000 fine and two closed-door matches following a violent incident. This comes after Libya’s appeal against an earlier CAF ruling awarding Nigeria three points due to the mistreatment of the Super Eagles. The Confederation of African...
Mikel Obi honors Claude Makelele as his greatest mentor, praising his influence during their time together at Chelsea. In a recent podcast, Obi highlights Makelele’s exceptional defensive skills and his vital role in the team's success under José Mourinho, reflecting on the legacy he left in...
Image Credit: Ballon Dor Manchester City’s Rodri has won the 2024 Ballon d’Or, defeating Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. The Spanish midfielder was honored in Paris after a standout season, securing multiple titles with City and Spain’s Euro 2024 victory. Rodri is the first Premier League player...
Ademola Lookman, the Atalanta striker, has become the only African footballer nominated for the 2024 Ballon d'Or. Celebrated for his historic hat-trick in the Europa League final, Lookman expresses pride in this achievement Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has expressed pride in being the...
Nigeria's Flying Eagles defeated Niger 3-1 in the WAFU B U20 Championship semi-final, earning a place in the U20 AFCON in South Africa. Goals from Olalekan and Jephta propelled Nigeria to a showdown with rivals Ghana, promising an exciting clash for the championship title. The Flying Eagles of...
The Libya Football Federation has appealed to CAF against a $50,000 fine and a forfeited match in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Nigeria. CAF ruled against Libya after significant travel issues led to the cancellation of the match, impacting both teams’ standings in the competition. The...
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...
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...
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...
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