The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by players and officials during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final clashes between Cameroon and Morocco, as well as Algeria and Nigeria. The probe follows reports of confrontations with referees and disruptions in post-match areas. According to a statement posted…
Morocco’s Brahim Díaz leads the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON top scorers chart after the conclusion of round-of-16 matches, having netted four goals so far in the tournament. Diaz is closely followed by a cluster of high-profile attackers on three goals, including Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, Egypt star Mohamed Salah and Algeria captain…
Mozambique President Daniel Francisco Chapo has congratulated the Mambas for qualifying for the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and announced an extraordinary bonus if they beat Nigeria. The Mambas set up a meeting with one of the most impressive teams at the tournament, Nigeria, after finishing third in Group…
Fernando Martin, a coach with Valencia CF, has died alongside three members of his family after their boat capsized in Indonesia, Spanish football clubs have confirmed. Valencia CF said, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Fernando Martín, coach of Valencia CF Femenino B, and three of his children in a tragic boating accident…
The clash between Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the African qualification pathway for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has grown into one of the most complex and controversial football stories of 2025. What began as a high-stakes playoff match has since evolved into a dispute involving eligibility rules, national citizenship laws, and…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reacted to reports that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) petitioned FIFA over the alleged use of ineligible players by the Leopards during the 2026 World Cup playoffs in Morocco. Responding to the development, the Congolese team, through a post on its official Instagram page on Tuesday night, warned…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji Chairman of the Cross River State Sports Commission, Mr. Lawrence Itanya has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for supporting young sports men and women in the region through the Niger Delta Games. Itanya applauded the initiative while receiving the representative of Dunamis Icon Limited, the Project Consultants, and expressed the…
Nigeria will face DR Congo in a high-stakes World Cup play-off final on Sunday after overcoming Gabon 4-1 in extra time, keeping their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup alive. But as the celebrations continue, a key question remains: how many matches are left before Nigeria can actually qualify for 2026 World Cup? The…
By Kelvin Obambon The serenity of the Calabar Golf Course was on Saturday transformed into a bustling hub of athleticism and high-stakes networking as approximately 80 amateur golfers converged for the Governor’s Golf and Business Tournament, proudly sponsored by First Bank of Nigeria. The event saw golfers from no fewer than 10 states across…
By Kingsley Agim and Achiane Adams In a show of camaraderie, teamwork, and inter-agency friendship, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on Wednesday hosted the Cross River Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS) to a novelty football match as part of activities marking its 2025 Customer Service Week, themed “Mission: Possible.” The historic encounter, which kicked off…
