Our year 2026, between war drums and the hope of a sport that rediscovers culture
We are living through the most delicate period for global stability since the end of the Second World War. The echo of the drums of war is part of our daily lives,…
Lookman included in AFCON 2025 team of group stage, Chelle named as coach
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has been included in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) team of the group stage, while Eric Chelle is named as the coach following…
AFCON 2025: Benin boosted by Sessi D’Almeida return ahead of Egypt tie
Benin Republic and head coach Gernot Rohr have received a significant boost ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 clash against Egypt on Monday, following the return of…
Egypt vs Benin: Gernot Rohr warns against writing off Cheetahs in R16 clash
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has acknowledged that his side’s round-of-16 encounter against seven-time champions Egypt at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be a stern test,…
Gabon Gov’t suspends national team, bans Aubameyang after AFCON 2025 exit
The Gabonese government has suspended the national team and banned star forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from future selection following the country’s disappointing group-stage exit at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations…
AFCON 2025: favourites through, surprises brewing after dramatic group phase
The AFCON 2025 group stage closed with the sense that the tournament is only just warming up, despite six days of relentless football, late drama and 87 goals spread across…
Super Eagles set for Mozambique clash as 2025 AFCON round-of-16 fixtures confirmed
Nigeria will face Mozambique in the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the conclusion of a dramatic Group F finale, with the Super Eagles now…
AFCON 2025: Burkina Faso defeat Sudan 2-0 to secure second place in Group E
Burkina Faso sealed second place in Group E of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a hard-fought 2–0 victory over Sudan in their final group match at Casablanca…
AFCON 2025: Algeria cruise past Equatorial Guinea 3-1 to complete perfect group stage
Algeria completed a flawless 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group-stage campaign with a commanding 3–1 victory over Equatorial Guinea at the Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan in Rabat on…
Uche Ikpeazu: ‘I’ll be supporting Nigeria to win the AFCON’
Uganda striker Uche Ikpeazu has pledged his support for the Super Eagles to go all the way and win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The forward, who…
