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Wilfred Ndidi named Super Eagles captain
Beşiktaş midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has been appointed as the new captain of the Super Eagles ahead of the African Cup of Nations in Morocco. PUNCH Online reports that this was made known in a post on the Super Eagles’ handle on Friday. “Wilfred Ndidi has been named captain of the Super Eagles and says the […]
EPL: VAR may be used to check yellow cards, corner kicks
The head of Premier League referees, Howard Webb, has claimed that the use of the Video Assistant Referee, VAR, could be expanded to yellow cards and corner kicks. This comes amid the current review of VAR being carried out by the International Football Association Board, IFAB, who are regarded as football law-makers. As it stands, […]
CHAN: Nigeria, Senegal, others battle for top two spots in Group D showdown
The stage is all set for the Group D fixtures of the ongoing 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN. DAILY POST reports that Group D comprises Nigeria, Senegal, Congo and Sudan. Nigeria will tackle defending champions, Senegal in their CHAN opener on Tuesday evening, while Congo will take on Sudan. Recall that the 2024 CHAN started […]
WAFCON final: Nigerians demand CAF action over laser attacks on Super Falcons by Moroccan supporters
There have been growing concerns over the use of laser lights/pointers to target players during different Confederation of African Football (CAF) competitions. Most recently, laser lights were used to target Nigeria’s Super Falcons players during their 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final victory against Morocco at the weekend. DAILY POST recalls that the […]
Transfer: Chelsea confirm deal for Penders as Ronaldo hands Al-Nassr signing to mak
Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders has joined French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg on a season-long loan. The Premier League west London club disclosed this in a statement via their website on Monday morning. Penders only joined Chelsea from Belgium club Genk this summer transfer window. Meanwhile, in another development,Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly told the […]
You’ll be celebrated, Tinubu assures victorious Super Falcons
President Bola Tinubu has assured the Super Falcons of a befitting celebration upon their return from Morocco, where the team won the WAFCON title for a record-extending 10th time on Saturday. The Super Falcons staged a stunning comeback at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, recovering from two goals down to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 and […]
WAFCON 2024: Prize money for Super Falcons revealed
The Super Falcons will bank $1million for winning this year’s Women’s African Cup of Nations. Nigeria fought back from a two-goal deficit to beat the hosts 3-2 in Saturday’s final and clinch their 10th title. Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy scored for the Atlas Lionesses before Esther Okoronkwo pulled one back from the spot. Okoronkwo […]
Rashford Joins Barca On Loan From Man United
Spanish champions Barcelona loaned Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford on Wednesday with a future purchase option. “Barcelona and Manchester United have reached a deal for the loan of the player Marcus Rashford until June 30, 2026,” announced the La Liga champions in a statement. “The agreement also establishes an option to buy the English forward.” […]
Yamal unveiled as Barca’s No 10, sign new contract
Barcelona have officially unveiled teenage sensation Lamine Yamal as the new No. 10, marking a new era at the club. The 18-year-old winger, widely regarded as one of the brightest talents in world football, takes over the number famously worn by Lionel Messi. Aside the symbolic jersey switch, Yamal has signed a new long-term contract […]
Ex-Super Eagles Winger Waobikeze is Dead
Another tragic news has emerged in the Nigerian soccer world as former Super Eagles winger Okwuchukwu ‘Allen’ Waobikeze has passed away. The announcement comes just days after the death of ex-Super Eagles captain and goalkeeper Peter Rufai, adding to the recent sorrow within the Nigerian football community. Although he had limited appearances for the Super […]