Nigeria defeat Algeria 2–0 to reach AFCON 2025 semi-finals

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco following a 2–0 victory over Algeria. The quarter-final encounter, played on Saturday, January 10, at the Grand Stade de Marrakech, saw Nigeria deliver a composed second-half performance to overcome the Desert Foxes and […]

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Manchester City complete £64m signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth

Manchester City have completed the signing of Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth in a deal worth up to £64 million. Semenyo has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League champions, becoming the latest addition to Pep Guardiola’s squad as the club continues to strengthen across multiple competitions this season. The move takes City’s […]

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Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is set to return to FC Twente as technical director

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has agreed to return to football as technical director of FC Twente, the Dutch club where he began his professional journey. In a statement released by FC Twente, the club confirmed that Ten Hag will officially join its football structure on February 1, signing a contract that runs […]

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles pocket $80,000 in goal bonuses

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have earned a total of $80,000 in goal bonuses for their attacking performance at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The bonus payout follows an incentive scheme announced by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), which pledged to reward the team with $5,000 for every goal scored during the […]

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Tyson Fury says his 2026 comeback will be the “biggest and best event,” as he begins training in Thailand

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has declared that his planned return to professional boxing in 2026 will be the “biggest and best event” of its time, further fuelling anticipation around his latest comeback from retirement. The 37-year-old made the remark in response to a post by Sky Sports Boxing on Instagram asking who he […]

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Chelsea set to appoint Liam Rosenior as head coach after Maresca exit

Chelsea are on the verge of appointing Liam Rosenior as their new head coach, with the Strasbourg manager confirming that he has reached a verbal agreement with the Premier League club following the departure of Enzo Maresca. Rosenior made the disclosure on Tuesday during a press conference in France, stating that although formal paperwork has […]

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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles seal quarter-final spot with victory over Mozambique

Nigeria’s Super Eagles booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding 4–0 victory over Mozambique on Monday night. The result marked a historic milestone for Nigeria, as it was the first time the team had won all of their opening four matches in an AFCON tournament. Eric […]

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Chelsea confirm Under-21 coach Calum McFarlane will take charge against Manchester

Chelsea have confirmed that Under-21 head coach Calum McFarlane will take charge of the senior team for their Premier League fixture against Manchester City this weekend. The development follows the dismissal of head coach Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day, bringing an abrupt end to his tenure at Stamford Bridge. McFarlane is scheduled to address […]

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NFF Increases Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Round of 16 Bonus to $30,000 doubling it

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced an increase in the Super Eagles’ bonuses for reaching the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Each player is now set to receive $30,000, up from the initially proposed $15,000. Reports indicate that players had rejected the initial offer, prompting negotiations that led to […]

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Cristiano Ronaldo wins Middle East Player of the Year at Globe Soccer Awards

Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Middle East Player of the Year at the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards, held in Dubai on Sunday night. Ronaldo received the honour at a star-studded ceremony attended by leading figures in global football, including club presidents, agents, former players and sports executives. Speaking after collecting the award, […]

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