Family announces new date for former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu’s burial
The family of late Nigerian football icon, Christian Chukwu, has announced a new date for his burial. The burial will now take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Earlier, the family had planned to lay him to rest on August 22, 2025, in Enugu. However, they decided to move the date because of a major […]
NFF mourns former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is mourning the loss of former Super Eagles coach and captain, Christian Chukwu, who died on Saturday morning. Chukwu was a respected football figure in Nigeria. He played for Rangers International of Enugu and was known for his leadership and strength on and off the field. In 1980, he led […]
No defender in africa is better than Jamie Carragher – Ex-Man City Star, Joey Barton
Former Manchester City and England footballer Joey Barton is known for making bold statements, and his latest comments have caused a stir online. Speaking on the Common Sense Podcast, Barton claimed that no African defender has ever been as good as former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher. His statement came as a defense of Carragher, who […]
Salah leading candidate to win Ballon d’Or amid AFCON debate
Mohamed Salah is currently the top contender for the 2025 Ballon d’Or. The Liverpool forward has been in sensational form, scoring 25 goals and providing 17 assists in just 28 games across all competitions. His performances have helped Liverpool dominate the Premier League, sitting 13 points clear at the top. They also finished first in […]
Nigerian football legend Jay Okocha criticises Jamie Carragher’s AFCON comments
Nigerian football star Jay-Jay Okocha has spoken out about the ongoing debate surrounding Jamie Carragher, who has been criticized for his comments about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Carragher came under fire for suggesting that AFCON is not a major tournament while discussing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or this year. During […]
Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi slams Jamie Carragher over his ‘disrespectful’ comments about Africa Cup of Nations
Former Super Eagles and Chelsea captain, John Obi Mikel, has criticized football pundit Jamie Carragher for his remarks about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Mikel was upset after Carragher suggested that AFCON is not a major tournament while discussing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or. Speaking on Sky Sports after Liverpool’s 2-0 […]
AFCON: ‘You’re ignorant’ – Rio Ferdinand blasts Carragher over latest comments
Football legend Rio Ferdinand has strongly criticized Jamie Carragher for downplaying the importance of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Carragher, a former Liverpool defender, recently suggested that AFCON is not a major tournament. The debate started after Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Manchester City, where Mohamed Salah played a key role. Speaking on Sky Sports, […]
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher sparks controversy for dismissing Africa Cup of Nations as ‘not a major tournament’
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher is facing criticism for his recent comments about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). While discussing Mohamed Salah’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or, Carragher suggested that playing for Egypt might hurt Salah’s chances because AFCON is not a “major tournament.” Speaking on Sky Sports after Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Manchester […]
CAF fine Libya $50,000 over misconduct against Benin during AFCON Qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) $50,000 for misconduct during a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Benin. The match, held in Benghazi, ended in a 0-0 draw, which secured Benin’s place in the upcoming tournament. However, the result angered Libyan fans, who responded by throwing […]