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AFCON 2025: Traore to officiate Super Eagles vs Tunisia 

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed referee Traore to officiate the AFCON 2025 match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Tunisia. The game is one of the highly anticipated fixtures in the competition as both teams battle for a strong position in the tournament. Traore, who is known for handling major continental matches, will […]

AFCON 2025:  Tunisia ready for Super Eagles test – Hannibal

Tunisia midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has said his team is fully prepared for their AFCON 2025 clash against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. He described the game as a tough test but insisted that Tunisia is ready for the challenge. Hannibal noted that the Super Eagles are a strong side with quality players in every department, but Tunisia […]

AFCON: Chelle identifies area the Super Eagles must improve ahead of Tunisia clash

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has identified team organisation and defensive concentration as the main areas Nigeria must improve ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations clash with Tunisia. He said that while the team has shown attacking strength, small lapses at the back could be costly against a disciplined opponent like Tunisia. Speaking […]

AFCON 2025: Awaziem ready to play any position for Super Eagles 

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has declared his readiness to play in any position for Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The versatile defender said his main focus is to contribute positively to the team, regardless of where the coaching crew decides to deploy him on the pitch. Awaziem, who has featured in […]

AFCON 2025: Holders Cote d’Ivoire include Zaha, Seri in final 26-man squad

Cote d’Ivoire, the reigning champions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), have announced their final 26-man squad for the 2025 tournament. Key players Wilfried Zaha and Jean Michaël Seri are included in the list, aiming to defend their title. Coach Patrice Beaumelle expressed confidence in the team’s ability to perform well and highlighted the […]

AFCON 2025: What’ll happen to Osimhen if Nigeria reach final – Ali Naci Küçük

Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen could face a demanding schedule if the Super Eagles advance to the AFCON 2025 final, according to football analyst Ali Naci Küçük. He highlighted the physical and mental challenges top players encounter during intense continental tournaments. Küçük explained that reaching the final would mean additional matches for Osimhen, increasing his […]

Transfer: Ajibade agrees move to Paris Saint-Germain 

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade is close to completing a move to French women’s football giants Paris Saint-Germain, according to INFOLAND. The 24-year-old became a free agent in June after her contract with Spanish Liga F side Atletico Madrid expired. Her arrival will make her the second Nigerian player in PSG’s squad, alongside midfielder Jennifer […]

Southampton announce Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu’s transfer to Trabzonspor

Southampton Football Club has confirmed that Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu has left the team and joined Turkish club Trabzonspor on a permanent deal. The club shared this news in an official announcement on Friday, June 27. In the statement, Southampton said both clubs have agreed on the transfer of the Super Eagles forward. Onuachu, who […]

Transfer: Nwabali set to leave Chippa United this summer

Chippa United, a club in the South Africa Premier League, is preparing to sell their goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, at the end of the season. The club hopes to use the funds to bring in new players. Nwabali joined Chippa United three years ago from Katsina United, a team in Nigeria’s NPFL. Since then, he has […]