AFCON: What Osimhen told me before Super Eagles’ penalty shootout against Morocco – Chelle
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has explained why Victor Osimhen did not take part in Nigeria’s penalty shootout defeat to Morocco in the AFCON semifinal. Nigeria lost 4–2 on penalties after extra time, and fans questioned why the star striker was substituted late in the match before the shootout. Osimhen was replaced near the […]
AFCON: Amazing performance – Osayi-Samuel hails four Super Eagles players after Morocco defeat
Super Eagles right-back, Bright Osayi-Samuel, has commended his fellow defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Bruno Onyemaechi, and himself for their performance during Nigeria’s 2025 AFCON semi-final against Morocco. The Birmingham City star described the Super Eagles’ back-four as “amazing” and praised the team’s defensive effort throughout the match. Despite Nigeria losing 4-2 on penalties following […]
AFCON 2025: Why Super Eagles lost to Morocco — Akanni
Former Super Eagles defender Waidi Akanni has shared his view on why Nigeria lost to Morocco in the semi-final of AFCON 2025. He said the team did not properly prepare for the possibility of a penalty shootout, which later became the deciding factor in the match. The game between Nigeria and Morocco ended goalless after […]
AFCON: Morocco goalkeeper, Bounou hails Super Eagles stars after 4-2 penalty win
Morocco’s goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou, has praised the Super Eagles of Nigeria after they defeated his team 4–2 on penalties at the Africa Cup of Nations. The match ended goalless after regulation time and extra time, before Nigeria held their nerve to win the shootout and move forward in the competition. Speaking after the game, Bounou […]
Ruben Amorim apologises to fans after League two club Grimsby dump Man United out of League Cup
Ruben Amorim has expressed his apologies to Manchester United supporters following a surprising defeat to fourth-tier Grimsby Town in the League Cup on Wednesday. United fought back from a 2-0 deficit, with Harry Maguire scoring a late equalizer in the 89th minute after a weak first-half display at Blundell Park. The match was decided in […]
Saudi Super Cup: Ronaldo makes history after Al-Nassr’s loss to Al Ahli
Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al-Nassr, made history on Saturday even though his team lost the Saudi Super Cup to Al Ahli. According to football journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Portuguese star is now the first player ever to score 100 goals for four different clubs and his national team. The 40-year-old, who has previously played for […]
President Federation Cup: Rivers Angels beat Nasarawa Amazons to retain women’s title
Rivers Angels have successfully defended their President Federation Cup title after defeating Nasarawa Amazons through a 4-2 penalty shootout. The final match took place on Saturday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos. At halftime, the defending champions were losing 2-0 but managed a strong comeback in the second half to eventually win the […]
Ghana Beat Nigeria 5 – 4 On Penalties In WAFU U-17 Girls Final
In an exciting and dramatic final, Ghana defeated Nigeria 5-4 in a penalty shootout to win the inaugural WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup. The match, which took place on December 22, 2024, saw both teams put on an impressive show of skill and determination, but it was Ghana who emerged victorious after a 2-2 draw […]
Man City beat Manchester United on Penalty Shootout to win Community Shield
Manchester City clinched the Community Shield in a dramatic penalty shootout against Manchester United, winning 7-6 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. The game heated up in the final 10 minutes when United’s Alejandro Garnacho scored in the 82nd minute. He received a pass from Bruno Fernandes, cut inside, and […]