Category: Sports

Abuja is set to take centre stage in African sports and culture as the African Continental Free Trade Area Festival (ACFTA FEST) 2026 prepares to kick off with a star-studded gala match featuring Super Eagles Legends against African Legends. The much-anticipated “Legends Game” will take place at the MKO Abiola National Stadium from February 26…

Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, has completed a high-profile transfer to Spanish giants Atlético Madrid, ending weeks of speculation about his future at Italian club Atalanta. The 28-year-old Nigerian international was officially unveiled at the Riyadh Air Metropolitan auditorium on Tuesday, amid excitement from club officials, fans, and the media. Lookman’s move reportedly cost Atlético…

Nigerian international footballer Ademola Lookman has completed a major move to Spanish giants Atletico Madrid after the club reached an agreement with Italian side Atalanta for his transfer. Atletico Madrid confirmed that Lookman has signed a five-year contract that will keep him at the club until June 30, 2030. The move marks a new chapter…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mrs. Sarah Chukwueze, the mother of Super Eagles forward, Samuel Chukwueze. The President described the loss as painful and heartbreaking, especially coming at a time when the Nigerian football family is already mourning another recent tragedy. The condolence message was conveyed in a…

A fresh controversy has emerged following Senegal’s dramatic 1–0 victory over Morocco in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), after a Moroccan politician, Mohamed Simou, accused the Senegalese team of performing “magic rituals” before a crucial penalty kick. The final, played on Sunday in Rabat, saw Senegal claim their second AFCON title…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sanctioned Algeria following a series of incidents that took place after their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. CAF announced that its disciplinary board imposed both sporting and financial penalties on the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) over the behaviour of players, team…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has sparked widespread reactions on social media after taking a playful swipe at Morocco following their defeat to Senegal in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Morocco lost the highly anticipated final to Senegal, ending their dream of lifting the continental trophy on home soil. Shortly…

Senegal on Sunday night defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in a tense and dramatic final played in Rabat. The victory earned Senegal their second AFCON trophy and confirmed their status as one of Africa’s strongest football nations in recent years. The final brought together the two…

Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen, team captain Wilfred Ndidi and defender Chidozie Awaziem were spotted at a popular Lagos nightclub in the early hours of Sunday, just a few hours after Nigeria defeated Egypt to win the third-place match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The players’ appearance at the club…