Chicago Stars sign Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie in 3-year, $40,000 deal
Nigeria international Michelle Alozie has completed a move to Chicago Stars FC after joining the club from Houston Dash in exchange for $40,000 in allocation money. The Stars confirmed that…
Osimhen, Lookman lead Super Eagles line-up as Chelle goes attacking against Tanzania
The Super Eagles of Nigeria kick off their AFCON 2025 campaign today against Tanzania in Group C, with head coach Éric Chelle naming an attacking starting line-up for the clash…
Nicolas Jackson scores brace as Senegal defeat Botswana 3-0 in AFCON 2025 opener
Senegal have made a winning start to their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign, recording their sixth consecutive opening-match victory with a comfortable 3-0 win over Botswana at the…
Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma targets semi-finals place at AFCON 2025
...Thierry Mouyouma's Gabon in group with Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Mozambique Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma has laid out ambitious targets for the Panthers as they settle into Morocco ahead…
Leather, legacy, and identity: The balls that rolled through AFCON history
Every Africa Cup of Nations has been decided by moments, a thunderous strike, a defensive clearance, a penalty held or missed. But at the centre of every moment sits the…
More than a costume: How AFCON mascots reflect Africa’s football soul
Before the opening whistle of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the tournament introduces itself in a different way through its mascot. Often dancing on the touchline or lighting up…
Super Eagles open 2025 AFCON campaign against Tanzania with history on their side
Nigeria begin their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign today against Tanzania in Fes, returning to a familiar opening fixture that carries echoes of their first continental triumph 45 years…
Botswana coach, captain confident ahead of AFCON opener vs Senegal
Botswana head coach Morena Ramoreboli and captain Thatayaone Ditlhokwe believe their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Senegal presents the perfect opportunity to announce themselves on the continental stage,…
DR Congo begin AFCON 2025 campaign with 1-0 victory over Benin Republic
DR Congo opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Benin Republic in a dramatic Group D encounter at the Al Medina Stadium…
Troost-Ekong delighted with MFR award, backs Super Eagles to shine at AFCON
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed his excitement after being conferred with the prestigious national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by the…
