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South Africa’s coach, Hugo Broos, sees Morocco’s Atlas Lions, boosted by their solidity and home advantage, as the strong favorites to win the continental title. South Africa’s coach, Hugo Broos, gave a blunt analysis of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, ruling out both the Bafana Bafana and several heavyweights of the continent, such as […]

Before Nigeria’s first game at AFCON 2025, striker Victor Osimhen called for focus against Tanzania, while embracing the Super Eagles’ status as favorites in Morocco. Victor Osimhen said the Super Eagles were ready to get down to business against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars, on the eve of their start at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, […]

Overpowered by the former world champion Anthony Joshua’s power in Miami, American boxer Jake Paul was taken in for a suspected jaw fracture while showing his determination to come back stronger. Jake Paul was evacuated to a Miami hospital after his sixth-round defeat to Anthony Joshua due to a suspected jaw fracture. Facing the former […]

On the eve of AFCON 2025, Ugandan striker Melvyn Lorenzen says the Cranes are ready to give the favourites in Group C a hard time and to play the spoilers in Morocco. Ugandan striker Melvyn Lorenzen sent a clear message to the big names in Group C ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations: […]

Injured at his club a few days before kick-off, Ivorian striker Sébastien Haller will not take part in the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and gives up his place to Evann Guessand in the Elephants’ squad. The Ivorian side will have to cope without one of its key players for the 2025 Africa Cup […]

Gathered in Rabat, the Beninese players received the national flag from the hands of the Minister of Sports, a symbolic gesture marking the start of their mission at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. A few days before their kick-off at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, the Benin Cheetahs received the Beninese flag on […]

On the sidelines of the 2026 World Cup draw, the US president, Donald Trump, spoke about his past experience playing football, humorously comparing himself to the two legends of the game. The President of the United States, Donald Trump, made a rather surprising statement by mentioning his past experience playing football, comparing himself — with […]

Lionel Messi’s choice, which placed Kylian Mbappé ahead of Lamine Yamal at the FIFA Best Awards, sparked a heated controversy, notably from Catalan pundit Jota Jordi, who was highly critical of the Argentine captain. El Chiringuito pundit Jota Jordi didn’t mince his words about Lionel Messi after the votes for the FIFA The Best Awards […]

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido will be one of the main attractions of the inaugural show of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for Saturday at the Fan Zone d’Olm Souissi, ahead of the opening match between Morocco and Comoros. According to the Daily Post, the Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido will be one of the […]

The two reigning continental champions, Spain and Argentina, winners of Euro 2024 and Copa América 2024 respectively, will face each other in Qatar in a global showdown scheduled for 27 March in Lusail, Qatar. The date, venue and kick-off time for the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina are now official. UEFA and CONMEBOL, in collaboration […]

FIFA unveiled a historic financial package for the 2026 World Cup, with bonuses never seen before and a massive redistribution in favor of the 48 participating nations. FIFA has formalized a record purse for the 2026 World Cup, with a total amount reaching $727 million. A historic package, befitting the first edition organized with 48 […]

Unlucky finalists of the last edition, Nigeria’s Super Eagles approach AFCON in Morocco with big ambitions, backed by a squad that former Ivorian international Salomon Kalou considers well-equipped to aim for a fourth continental crown. Former Ivorian international Salomon Kalou has shown his support for Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of […]

Speaking to RFI, Tosin Aiyegun spoke about Benin’s chances at CAN 2025, which opens in a few days. The Lorient forward is confident and believes the Cheetahs will pleasantly surprise the sporting community during the tournament. Called up for the first time on 24 March 2022, Tosin Aiyegun is preparing to play his first Africa […]

At 41, former PSG captain Thiago Silva has terminated his contract with Fluminense and is preparing to return to Europe as a free agent at the winter transfer window, with the 2026 World Cup in his sights. The former Chelsea centre-back Thiago Silva has ended his spell with Fluminense. According to TouchlineX, the Brazilian terminated […]

After the Round of 32 matches played on Wednesday, twelve clubs, including Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid, have already secured their places in the Copa del Rey Round of 16. At least twelve clubs have already punched their ticket to the Copa del Rey Round of 16 after the Round of 32 matches played […]

DR Congo played a test match against Zambia on Tuesday as part of preparations for AFCON 2025. And the Leopards won 2-0. Meanwhile, South Africa beat Ghana 1-0; Ghana is not qualified for the tournament. With just days until the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa […]

Iconic captain and 2013 African champion, Ahmed Musa has confirmed the end of his time with the Nigerian national team after fifteen years and 111 caps for the Super Eagles. Ahmed Musa has officially ended his international career. The announcement was made Wednesday by the former Super Eagles captain on his social media, a report […]