Morocco Files Official Complaint Over Senegal Conduct in AFCON Final

AfricaSoccerSportsMorocco Files Official Complaint Over Senegal Conduct in AFCON Final

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 19, 2026

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has officially referred incidents involving Senegalese players and supporters during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA, the global governing body, the federation announced on Monday. The complaint concerns events in the closing moments of Sunday night’s final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, when Senegalese players walked off the pitch in protest of a contentious penalty awarded...

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Moroccan Hearts Broken as Senegal Wins AFCON Final

AfricaNewsSoccerSportsMoroccan Hearts Broken as Senegal Wins AFCON Final

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 19, 2026

Senegal were crowned 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 in a tense final played on Sunday night at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. A 94th-minute strike from midfielder Pape Gueye silenced a packed Prince Moulay Abdellah and handed the Teranga Lions their second continental title. The final, which brought together Africa’s two highest-ranked teams, lived up to expectations despite ending goalless in regular time. With the score at 0–0...

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Super Eagles Tame Pharaohs to Clinch 9th AFCON Bronze

AfricaNewsNigeriaSoccerSportsSuper Eagles Tame Pharaohs to Clinch 9th AFCON Bronze

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 17, 2026

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have once again asserted their dominance in the third-place play-off of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), defeating the Pharaohs of Egypt 4-2 on penalties to secure the bronze medal at the AFCON 2025 tournament. The encounter, held on Saturday at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, ended in a goalless stalemate after 120 minutes of high-octane football, forcing the match into a penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged as...

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Morocco Knock Out Nigeria on Penalties to Reach AFCON Final

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsMorocco Knock Out Nigeria on Penalties to Reach AFCON Final

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 14, 2026

The Atlas Lions of Morocco on Wednesday night defeated Nigeria’s Super Eagles on penalties to qualify for the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The semi-final clash at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat ended goalless after 120 minutes of regulation and extra time, forcing the match into a penalty shootout. Before the match, Nigeria’s star striker Victor Osimhen had dismissed concerns about the intimidating Moroccan home crowd, insisting that the...

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Nigeria Beat Algeria 2-0 to Reach AFCON Semi-Finals

AfricaNewsSoccerNigeria Beat Algeria 2-0 to Reach AFCON Semi-Finals

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 10, 2026

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a commanding 2-0 victory over Algeria at the Stade de Marrakech on Saturday evening. Second-half goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams were enough to dismantle the 2019 champions and secure Nigeria’s 16th appearance in the final four of the tournament. Following a cagey and goalless first half characterised by tactical caution from both sides, Nigeria broke the deadlock...

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Ahmed Musa Retires from Super Eagles After 15 Years of Service

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsAhmed Musa Retires from Super Eagles After 15 Years of Service

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 18, 2025

Ahmed Musa, Nigeria’s most capped footballer, has formally announced his retirement from international football, bringing to an end a distinguished Super Eagles career that lasted almost 15 years. Musa made the announcement in a statement released on Wednesday, in which he reflected on his long journey with the national team and the deep pride he felt representing Nigeria at the highest level. “After a lot of thought, I have decided to retire from international football,...

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Nwabali: “We Did Our Best for the Badge”

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsNwabali: “We Did Our Best for the Badge”

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 17, 2025

In the aftermath, Nigeria’s goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali addressed the nation with a heartfelt apology. On his official Instagram page, he wrote: “Painful! We all did our best for the badge, though our best wasn’t enough. I was once a fan and understand how it feels to give you a disappointing night; we take full responsibility.” Nwabali also made two crucial saves during the shootout, but they could not compensate for missed penalties from his teammates....

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Penalty Misses Cost Nigeria 2026 World Cup Spot

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsPenalty Misses Cost Nigeria 2026 World Cup Spot

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 17, 2025

Nigeria’s bid to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a painful end on Sunday, as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) edged the Super Eagles 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in extra time in the African playoff final. The match, held at the Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium, offered a rollercoaster of emotion for the Nigerian team and its supporters. Frank Onyeka gave Nigeria a dream start in the...

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Osimhen Fires Nigeria into 2026 World Cup African Playoffs

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsOsimhen Fires Nigeria into 2026 World Cup African Playoffs

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 14, 2025

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for the African playoffs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a convincing 4–0 victory over Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday. A hat-trick from Victor Osimhen and a late strike from Frank Onyeka gave the Super Eagles the win they needed to secure one of the four spots reserved for the best second-placed teams in the CAF qualifiers. The result means Nigeria now sits...

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Cristiano Ronaldo Emerges Football’s First Billionaire

NewsCristiano Ronaldo Emerges Football’s First Billionaire

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 9, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially emerged as the first footballer in history to attain billionaire status, according to the latest data published by Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index. The Al-Nassr forward, whose career earnings and investments span two decades, now boasts an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion, marking a historic financial milestone in global sports. The mind-blowing figure places him ahead of long-time rival Lionel Messi, who reportedly trails with an estimated net worth of about $800...

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