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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has begun an investigation into the ugly confrontations that happened after Nigeria’s 2–0 win over Algeria during a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final in Marrakech. Africa Soccer reports that CAF is reviewing reports from referees, security personnel, and media representatives. Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams scored in the …

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Kwara United players have been charged to redouble their efforts in the second stanza of the season. Chairman of the club, Mr Kumbi Titiloye, stated this following the players’ resumption for the second stanza. Titiloye described the team’s first round performances as below expectations. “You must sit tight and ensure you justify your inclusion in …

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Manchester United’s U18 coach, Darren Fletcher, will take over the senior team until further notice. This follows the club hierarchy’s decision to sack Ruben Amorim as manager on Monday. Amorim was fired after meeting with the director of football, Jason Wilcox, and the chief executive, Omar Berrada, this morning. Wilcox and Berrada informed the 40-year-old …

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Liverpool have agreed on a deal to sign 17-year-old Austrian centre-back, Ifeanyi Ndukwe for the summer of 2026. According to Fabrizio Romano, there has been an agreement in place between both parties, valid from July. Ndukwe will be joining the Premier League giants from the Austria Wien Academy after the club accepted the Reds’ proposal. …

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The Gombe State Government has released a total of N14 million as financial support to the families of seven journalists who lost their lives in a tragic road crash in the state. It was reported that the journalists died on Monday while returning from the wedding ceremony of a colleague in Kaltungo Local Government Area …

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Nigeria Saturday defeated Tunisia 3-2 in a dramatic Group C clash that saw Super Eagles survived a late push from Cathage Eagles at AFCON 2025.Victor Osimhen had a string of early chances in Fes before having a 17th-minute goal immediately disallowed for offside. But he finally got his first goal of the tournament at the …

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Mali coach Tom Saintfiet on Thursday railed against the decision to play the Africa Cup of Nations every four years instead of two, insisting the move was forced upon the continent by FIFA and European clubs motivated by money.“I am very shocked with it and very disappointed. It is the pride of African football, with …

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Nigeria defender Kevin Akpoguma will leave Bundesliga club TSG Hoffenheim at the end of the season. Akpoguma’s contract with Hoffenheim will expire at the end of the current campaign, with both parties ready to part ways. The 30-year-old will bring his 13-year stay with the club to an end next summer. However, the centre-back could …

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Jake Paul was rushed to hospital after suffering a suspected fractured jaw following his six-round loss to former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua in Miami. The 28-year-old YouTuber-turned-professional boxer displayed resilience and determination throughout the bout but was ultimately overpowered by Joshua’s superior size and punching strength. Speaking after the fight, Paul revealed concerns that …

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The Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, has fired back at Nigeria, claiming that they are attempting to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the back door. The Leopards beat Nigeria 4-3 on penalties in the final of the African playoffs in Rabat last month. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has filed a petition …

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